BWI > LAS Deal BUSINESS CLASS AirTran - $241 inc. taxes - Potential Mistake?

Good Morning:

I was looking for a ticket on AirTran from Baltimore to Las Vegas to spend Thanksgiving holidays and meet with family. Upon searching on fly.com, I came across one strange fare that was priced the same as others - it included one way BUSINESS class. So I followed the link and received an error that it had sold out. I followed the link to Travelocity and tried some other dates. I was able to book BWI > LAS (one stopover each way)

Thu, Nov 22, 2012
Depart: 02:06 pm
Arrive: 04:00 pm Baltimore, MD (BWI)
Atlanta, GA (ATL) AirTran Airways, Flight 184
Business Class

1 Stop - change planes in Atlanta, (ATL)
Connection Time: 1 hr
Travel time: 1 hr 54 mins
Depart: 05:00 pm
Arrive: 06:36 pm Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Las Vegas, NV (LAS) AirTran Airways, Flight 65
Business Class

Total Travel Time: 7 hrs 30 mins

Tue, Nov 27, 2012
Depart: 07:00 am
Arrive: 01:45 pm Las Vegas, NV (LAS)
Atlanta, GA (ATL) AirTran Airways, Flight 338
Business Class

1 Stop - change planes in Atlanta, (ATL)
Connection Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Travel time: 3 hrs 45 mins
Depart: 04:30 pm
Arrive: 06:20 pm Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Baltimore, MD (BWI) AirTran Airways, Flight 255
Business Class

Good luck, all.

The same fares from BWI to Vegas appear all the way through February of 2013. Strange that Southwest has the same flights for over $500 RT, and the Airtran RT flight from Atlanta is about $480. I had to speak to an agent regarding another matter, and she said there were some strange codes showing up for the BWI to Vegas flights. This is the lowest BWI to Vegas fare I have seen in years. I could find no mention of special fares on the AirTran website, either. I already booked one flight in February.

From their website:

Business Class
It’s Time to Get Comfortable

AirTran Business ClassWelcome to the nation’s first and only affordable Business Class. Stretch out in two-by-two seats that offer:

more legroom
more room in the seat
and all the room your elbows could ever want

You’ll also enjoy these benefits that will upgrade your travel experience:

first and second checked bag fees waived
priority boarding so you’re on and off the plane first
complimentary cocktails

Upgrade Your Travel Experience!
AirTran Airways Business Class Upgrades — Starting at $69

AirTran Airways Business Class upgrades are available for sale by segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Business Class upgrade pricing varies by market.

You may upgrade at time of check in (web, kiosks, ticket counter or gate) on a first come, first served basis.

cantstop said:   Does Airtran really have a "Business" class?

Yes, as Jzirkel posted above. It is nothing amazing but still comparable to most domestic carriers "first class" they offer within the USA...I'd much prefer it to Coach!