The frequent flier program changes keep on coming. However, the latest may actually benefit travelers. While many of the recent adjustments to frequent flier programs have included added fees, elimination of minimum miles, and reduced overall benefits for members, AirTran is attempting to go the other way by offering a bit more for their A+ Rewards members. AirTran looks to make it easier for frequent fliers to upgrade, to have their questions answered, and to earn and redeem their A+ credits. The announcement came this week, and according to the carrier, the changes directly address complaints and concerns voiced about other frequent flier programs. Keep reading to see what AirTran is doing for its members, and what led the airline to take these steps…

“‘At AirTran Airways, we value our frequent fliers and take great pleasure in rewarding their loyalty to our airline,’ said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of sales and marketing for AirTran Airways. ‘We have heard two primary complaints about other loyalty programs: ‘Free*’ tickets are loaded with fees and complex requirements, and more and more benefits are being taken away. At AirTran Airways, we have addressed these issues so that our free* tickets truly are free*, while adding benefits and perks to our best customers instead of removing them.’” (from The Earth Times)

It’s difficult to accept anything as being truly free when it’s always followed by an “*” but AirTran does at least seem to be reaching out to their frequent fliers as opposed to doing their best to reduce the worth of their memberships.

Check out all of the new changes to AirTran’s A+ Rewards Program.