The good news is that airtran is relaunching x-fares this year, beginning January 10th.
The bad news is that the price is higher, short-haul flights are now $69 a segment(a connecting flight is two segments), long haul (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver) are now $89 a segment.
The following rules apply:
-It is valid for people 18 to 22 years old (once you turn 23 you no longer qualify)
-It is only available on a standby basis-show up at the airport, and if there’s room you’re on-if not, tough luck.
-No luggage can be checked in.
-No mileage can be earned.
-Taxes(about $9-$10) aren’t included.
-X-fares ends December 15th.
-The following dates are “blacked-out”:
February: 17, 20.
April: 7-9, 13-16, 23.
May: 26, 29.
June: 18, 25, 29, 30.
July: 1, 5, 9, 16.
November: 21, 22, 25-27.