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| Date | Title | | 11/20/09 | AirTran Airways Offers Double A+ Rewards Credits for Milwaukee Travel|
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that the airline will offer double A+ Rewards credits to all A+ Rewards members when they fly to or from Milwaukee to any AirTran Airways destination through February 10, 2010.
When A+ Rewards members purchase travel, they will earn four A+ Rewards credits for every round-trip to or from Milwaukee flown by February 10, 2010, instead of the usu... |
| | 11/19/09 | AirTran Airways Customers Affected By Federal Aviation Administration System Outage May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty|
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), advises passengers that due to flight plan filing system outages at the Federal Aviation Administration, some flight operations may be affected through Thursday, November 19, 2009. These outages affect all airlines and locations around the nation.
Passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2009 on AirTran Airways may make changes t... |
| | 11/18/09 | AirTran Airways Unveils Seat Back Advertising| - Airline and Partners Bring Exclusive Offers to Fliers -ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 18, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to outfit all of its 138 Boeing jets with seat back advertising.
During the next two weeks, each seat will be outfitted with a 2 and 1/2 X 9 inch, easily-changeable, full-color, advertisement. Mother Nature Network (www.mnn.com) is the first advertising partner, offering a chance to ... |
| | 11/17/09 | Escape the Holiday Hassles Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares|
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through November 19, 2009, and are good for travel... |
| | 11/16/09 | Give Thanks For Easy Turkey Day Travels With AirTran Airways' Thanksgiving Travel Tips| ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), is helping travelers successfully navigate this holiday travel season with the airline's Thanksgiving travel tips. For eight years running, the low-fare carrier has been offering helpful tips to customers traveling during the busiest season of the year.
"For those of us traveling during the holidays, preparation is the key to a stress-free travel experience," said Tad Hut... |
| | 11/10/09 | AirTran Airways Takes Flight With the Marquette Golden Eagles| Airline Signs Multi-Year Deal As Presenting Sponsor of Marquette University Athletics
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced a multi-year deal to be the Presenting Sponsor of Marquette University Athletics and a Premier Corporate Partner of Marquette University.
"As AirTran Airways has grown in Milwaukee, we've been impressed by the strong bond Marquette University has built with the community over nearly ... |
| | 11/10/09 | AirTran Airways and Indianapolis Colts Unveil Colts 1|
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), and the NFL's Indianapolis Colts today unveiled a custom painted, one-of-a-kind Boeing 717 honoring the airline's partnership with the team.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091110/NY08069 )
Members of the Indianapolis Colts offensive line were on hand to reveal the plane, which will be seen by millions of people as it serves cities on A... |
| | 11/09/09 | AirTran Airways Adds illy issimo Latte Macchiato to Inflight Premium Beverage Selection| - Refreshing, Espresso-Style Drink Now Available for Sale on All Flights -
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it is adding a new premium coffee to its diverse inflight drink menu by offering illy issimo Latte Macchiato onboard all flights, effective today. The sophisticated blend of authentic espresso coffee will be available complimentary to Business class passengers and for $4 to Coach... |
| | 11/04/09 | AirTran Airways Expands Schedule in Milwaukee, Launches Innovative Partnership with SkyWest Airlines| - Expansion and Partnership Increase Frequencies and Destinations from General Mitchell International Airport -
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced new additions to its growing Milwaukee route network. These additions include non-stop service from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and expanded service to Ronald Reagan Washington Natio... |
| | 11/03/09 | AirTran Airways Reports October Traffic|
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of October. The airline reported that revenue passenger miles (RPMs) and available seat miles (ASMs) represent new monthly records for the month of October.
For October, traffic grew by 5.2 percent to more than 1.5 billion RPMs and the airline enplaned nearly 2 million passengers.
AirTran Airways Oct... |
| | 11/03/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., to Present at Imperial Capital's Global Opportunities Conference| ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 03, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Arne G. Haak, senior vice president of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), will present at the Imperial Capital's Global Opportunities Conference at 9:45 a.m. EST on Thursday, November 5, 2009.
A live audio Webcast will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/imperial2/aai/.
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), ... |
| | 10/30/09 | AirTran Airways Introduces Buy One, Get One Free In-Flight Wi-Fi| - Exclusive Deal From the Only Major Airline With Wi-Fi on Every Flight -
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it will be offering buy one, get one free in-flight, Wi-Fi sessions on any of its more than 700 daily flights through the end of the year.
Starting November 1, 2009 and lasting until December 31, 2009, all AirTran Airways passengers that buy one full-priced in-flight Wi-Fi sessi... |
| | 10/27/09 | AirTran Airways and Baltimore Ravens Unveil Custom Painted 'Ravens 1'|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and the NFL's Baltimore Ravens today unveiled a custom-painted, purple and black Boeing 717 dubbed, Ravens 1.
"Our partnership with the Ravens is now literally flying high and we are so excited about adding this great looking aircraft to our fleet," said Kirk Thornburg, AirTran Airways' vice president of maintenance and engineering. "We are happy to demonstrate our... |
| | 10/27/09 | Book an Excuse to Not Rake the Leaves Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through November 10, 2009, and are good for travel... |
| | 10/22/09 | Airtran Airways And Target Team Up To Buy Bikes For Parramore Kidz Zone In Orlando|
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 22, 2009) – AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that the airline has teamed up with Target to purchase 200 bicycles for the Parramore Kidz Zone in downtown Orlando. The airline’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, Bob Fornaro, was present to help unload the bikes for the kids today in downtown Orlando along with employees of Target and AirTran Airways. The bikes were distributed to boys and girls between the... |
| | 10/21/09 | AirTran Airways and the Teamsters Local 528 Announce Successful Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 528 ("Local 528"), today announced the successful membership ratification by an overwhelming margin of a new 48-month collective bargaining agreement. The agreement covers approximately 400 AirTran Airways mechanics and inspectors in Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, a... |
| | 10/21/09 | AirTran Airways Introduces New Flights From Lexington, Ky., to Florida|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the airline will begin nonstop service between Lexington, Ky., and popular vacation destinations Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, beginning February 11, 2010.
"With winter just around the corner, there couldn't be a better time to offer Lexington travelers low fares on nonstop flights to Florida," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president... |
| | 10/21/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Reports Net Income of $10.4 Million in Third Quarter| ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., today reported net income of $10.4 million or $0.08 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2009. These results represent a $105.0 million improvement over the third quarter of 2008.
The operating income for the third quarter of 2009 was $37.0 million and is the second highest third quarter operating income in Company history.
The Company ha... |
| | 10/20/09 | Book a Treat For Yourself Now with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - It's Better than Candy with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for... |
| | 10/19/09 | AirTran Airways Announces Expanded Mobile Web Services| - Airline to Provide Customers with More Access to Manage their Travel-ORLANDO, Fla., Oct 19, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced it will offer AirTran Airways customers more options when using mobile devices to manage their air travel.
"We're always looking for ways to provide AirTran Airways customers with easier access to our web site and services," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing a... |
| | 10/13/09 | AirTran Airways and the Atlanta Falcons Launch Falcons 1|
ATLANTA, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), and the Atlanta Falcons today launched a one-of-a-kind, custom-painted Boeing 717 in Falcons colors. The plane, dubbed Falcons 1, will operate across the company's network of more than 60 destinations.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091013/NY91830 )
Falcons 1 marks the first time in the company's history that an aircraft has... |
| | 10/07/09 | AirTran Announces Pricing of Convertible Senior Notes Offering and Common Stock Offering|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., one of the nation's leading low-fare air carriers, today announced that it has priced its offering of $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.25 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2016. AirTran also announced it has granted the underwriters of the notes offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $15,000,000 aggregate principal amo... |
| | 10/06/09 | AirTran Announces Intention To Offer $75 Million of Convertible Senior Notes and 9,000,000 Shares of Common Stock|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 in an underwritten registered public offering. AirTran intends to grant the underwriters of the notes offering a 30-day option to purchase an additional $11,250,000 aggregate principal amount of the notes, solely to cover over-allotments, if any.
... |
| | 10/05/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc. Announces Webcast of Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Conference Call|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its third quarter earnings results conference call on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). Beginning approximately two hours after the initial conference call is completed, a replay of the webcast will be available on the airline's Web site, http://www.airtran.com.
To access the webcast from AirTran Airways' Web site, visit http://investor.airtran.c... |
| | 10/05/09 | AirTran Airways Warms Up for Winter, Increasing Flights to Florida| - Airline Announces Additional Service From Several Destinations to the Sunshine State -ORLANDO, Fla., Oct 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced increases to its winter flight schedule to Florida. Daily flights will be added to a combination of Orlando and Ft. Myers, Fla., beginning December 17, 2009, from Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago/Midway, and Columbus, Ohio.
These flights are in addition to AirTran's... |
| | 10/02/09 | AirTran Airways Reports September Traffic|
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of September. The airline reported that revenue passenger miles, (RPMs), load factor and enplaned passengers represent a new all-time record for the month of September.
For September, traffic grew by 11.0 percent to more than 1.3 billion RPMs. The company's load factor for the month was 77.0 percent. The airline enplaned more than ... |
| | 09/30/09 | AirTran Airways Becomes the Official Airline of the Orlando Magic|
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that is has become the official airline of the Orlando Magic. The Orlando-based airline is also a "Champions of the Community" partner for the new Amway Center.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090930/NY84225 )
The multi-year partnership begins this season and includes: unparalleled team and facility access, bra... |
| | 09/30/09 | AirTran Bolsters Liquidity and Increases Financial Flexibility| -Airline Re-Optimizes $175 Million Credit Facility-- Company Extends Key Commercial Agreements-ORLANDO, Fla., Sept 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), today announced that AirTran Airways, its principal credit facility lender, and its largest credit card processor, respectively, have entered into agreements extending and modifying both AirTran's credit facility and its credit card processing agreement, resulting in enhanced liquidity and improved fi... |
| | 09/29/09 | Book an Escape From Your Cubicle with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Get Out of The Office and Into The Sun With Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase ... |
| | 09/28/09 | AirTran Airways Expands Service From Branson, Mo., To Orlando| - Airline Offers Low Fares to Sunshine State for Missouri Residents -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop flights between Branson Airport and Orlando International Airport beginning December 19, 2009.
"We are excited to connect two of the most popular entertainment destinations in our network," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways.
In D... |
| | 09/22/09 | Book Time Away With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Start the Fall Right With Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through... |
| | 09/18/09 | Tennis Star Melanie Oudin Joins the AirTran Airways Team| Low Fare Leader Hits a Smash with Latest Endorser to Join Lineup of Sports Celebrities
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today its partnership with U.S. Open quarterfinalist and Marietta, Ga., resident Melanie Oudin. The 17-year-old sensation has become the newest team member on the low-cost carrier's roster of sports endorsers and will be featured in radio spots and state-of-the-art, high-im... |
| | 09/15/09 | AirTran Airways Continues Caribbean Expansion by Announcing Flight to Aruba|
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today released schedules for new service to Aruba. These flights will mark the airline's fifth Caribbean destination and are in addition to recently announced service to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Nassau, Bahamas and existing service to Cancun, Mexico, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
AirTran Airways will begin flights to Aruba from Atlanta on December 19, 2009, ... |
| | 09/09/09 | AirTran Airways Invites Milwaukee Artists to Bring Air Travel to Life| - Contest Winners to be Displayed During Airline's Event at Milwaukee Art Museum -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), has issued a call for entries to a contest in which Milwaukee-area artists create interpretations of the airline's expanding route map from General Mitchell International Airport.
Complete entry information, including contest rules and the route map, can be found at www.airtran.com/routema... |
| | 09/09/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Service to Key West, Fla.| - Airline Will Bring Full-Sized Jets and Low Fares to Vacation Paradise -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to begin service to Key West, Fla., beginning on December 17, 2009. The airline will provide the only full-sized, commercial jet access to the island by using its Boeing 737-700s to fly nonstop from Orlando while offering same plane service from Atlanta.
This announcement mar... |
| | 09/08/09 | Cross Booking a Visit Off Your List Now With AirTran Airways' New Fare Sale| - You Can't Afford Not to Plan a Getaway With Fares as Low as $39* -ORLANDO, Fla., Sept 08, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are availa... |
| | 09/03/09 | AirTran Airways Adds New Flights to the Bahamas and Jamaica|
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today released schedules for new service to Nassau, Bahamas, and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Pending final government approval, AirTran Airways will begin flights to Nassau on December 17, 2009, and to Montego Bay, Jamaica, on February 11, 2010. Both destinations will feature nonstop flights from Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, and Orlando, and connecting service fro... |
| | 09/02/09 | AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic|
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August.
AirTran Airways August 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
August 2009 August 2008 Change
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Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 1,846,137 1,... |
| | 09/01/09 | For Fares That Fit Your Budget, Book Now With AirTran Airways| - You Can Plan a Vacation Without Breaking the Bank With Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for... |
| | 08/25/09 | AirTran Airways Files Applications to Fly to Nassau, Montego Bay and Aruba|
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today filed applications with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin offering service to Nassau, Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and the island of Aruba.
If approved, service to the three popular tourist destinations would begin later this year and early in 2010 from a combination of key cities.
"Adding our low-cost, high-quality service fr... |
| | 08/24/09 | AirTran Airways Announces Partnership with the Atlanta Falcons| - Alliance Includes Specially Designed, Falcons-Branded Boeing 717 -
ATLANTA, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today a strategic, multi-year partnership with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
The partnership includes joint promotions, prominent signage at the Georgia Dome, a specially designed, Falcons-themed Boeing 717 and billboards and other advertising featuring Falcon players in full uniform.
"We are extre... |
| | 08/24/09 | AirTran Airways Begins Relocation of Gates to Concourse E at Philadelphia International Airport| -Airline's Ticket Counter Will Remain on Concourse D-
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that the airline has began its move from Concourse D to Concourse E at the Philadelphia International Airport. While the ticket counter and baggage claim will remain at concourse D, flights will operate from concourse E, gates E6 and E8.
Ultimately, all AirTran Airways operations will be consolidated in... |
| | 08/20/09 | AirTran Airways Signs Pitching Great Tom Glavine to Roster of Sports Endorsers| - Airline Features Baseball Legend in Advertising Campaign -
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today the signing
of baseball legend Tom Glavine. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will be
featured in radio spots and high-impact billboards across the Atlanta area.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090820/NY64006 )
"Tom Glavine is one of the greatest pitchers... |
| | 08/19/09 | AirTran Airways Relocates to Concourse B at Charleston International Airport| - Updated Gate Area Makes Travel More Convenient for Passengers -
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced that the airline
has moved from Concourse A to Concourse B at the Charleston International
Airport in Charleston, S.C.
The switch follows the remodeling of Concourse B and will allow AirTran
Airways passengers quicker access to the airline's gate, B4. Passengers of the
low-far... |
| | 08/16/09 | AirTran Airways Adjusts Flight Schedule From San Juan to Orlando Due to Tropical Storm Ana| --Affected Passengers May Change Flights without PenaltyORLANDO, Fla., Aug 16, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Based on current forecasts for Tropical Storm Ana by the National Hurricane Center, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), is making adjustments to its flight schedule to/from San Juan.
The airline is adding an extra flight, AirTran Airways flight 8734 with nonstop service to Orlando, which departs San Juan at 12:25 a.m., on Monday, August 17. A... |
| | 08/13/09 | Book a Flight in a Flash Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Plan a Speedy Getaway With Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available ... |
| | 08/12/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Routes From New York's LaGuardia and Washington's Reagan National Airports| New Service Better Connects Business and Government Hubs to Florida and the Midwest
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced an expansion
of its operations at New York's LaGuardia Airport and Washington's Reagan
National Airport. Additional flights will begin from these airports on
November 4, 2009, and are in addition to AirTran Airways' existing flight
s... |
| | 08/12/09 | Want to be Danica Patrick's Backseat Driver? AirTran Airways and the Indy Race Experience Give You the Chance| - Winners Will Take a Spin With Danica Patrick In A 2-Seat IndyCar -
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), is teaming up with Danica
Patrick and the Indy Racing Experience to give seven lucky winners and their
guests the ride of their lives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
People ready to ride can log onto http://www.airtran.com/danica until
September 1, 2009, to register using their Air... |
| | 08/11/09 | Book a Sweet Deal to Point B Now With AirTran Airways Great Sale| --- With Fares as Low as $39* Why Wait? -ORLANDO, Fla., Aug 11, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through ... |
| | 08/07/09 | AirTran Airways and Orlando/Orange County CVB Partner With 'Orlando Makes Me Smile' Plane| - Low Cost Carrier Celebrates Partnership by Placing Logo on Aircraft -
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), and the Orlando/Orange
County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (OOCVB) recently unveiled a new look
for one of AirTran Airways' Boeing 717 aircraft. The specially marked jet
sports the OOCVB's latest marketing campaign slogan, "Orlando Makes Me Smile."
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com... |
| | 08/06/09 | AirTran Airways Sponsors the Wisconsin State Fair| -Airline celebrates With Wisconsinites the Fair's 158th Anniversary-
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What do Sky Gliders, a
Giant Green and Yellow Slide and Cream Puffs have in common? They're all some
of the favorite traditions of the Wisconsin State Fair. AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), joins the fun and excitement
of the 2009 Wisconsin State Fair as a new sponsor for the event. The Fair
kicks off today and goes throug... |
| | 08/04/09 | AirTran Airways Reports July Traffic| ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for
the month of July.
AirTran Airways July 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
July 2009 July 2008 Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 1,959,111 2,063,768 -5.1 percent
Available Seat Miles (000) 2,219,171 2,313,139 ... |
| | 08/04/09 | Book a Flight with AirTran Airways Before the Deals Fly Away| --- Now's the Time to Plan Your Next Getaway with Fares as Low as $39* -ORLANDO, Fla., Aug 04, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are ... |
| | 07/30/09 | AirTran Airways Announces Partnership With Desire Street Ministries| Strategic Alliance Begins With Day of Fun in Orlando for Underprivileged
Children
ATLANTA, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary
of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and Desire Street Ministries (DSM) today
announced a strategic partnership to aid people in need around the Southeast.
DSM's Executive Director, former University of Florida quarterback and 1996
Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel accepted a donation o... |
| | 07/30/09 | AirTran Airways Launches Icelandic Glacial Water Onboard| ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it is
the first airline in North America to board Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring
Water for sale. Icelandic Glacial becomes the second water available for sale
in a bottle on AirTran Airways' flights along with glaceau's smartwater --
both of which are available for sale at $2 per bottle, and the airline also
offers Dasani water poured in a cup c... |
| | 07/23/09 | AirTran Airways Expands Online Payment Options For Travelers| - Airline Partners with Acculynk to Provide More Secure PIN Debit Option -
ORLANDO, Fla., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced that it has
partnered with Acculynk to provide passengers with a more secure online
payment option using debit cards while reducing transaction fees for the
low-cost airline. The service, called PaySecure, will allow AirTran Airways
customers to use debit cards with software... |
| | 07/22/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Service From Harrisburg, Pa., to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.| ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop service between Harrisburg International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Beginning November 5, flights to Fort Lauderdale will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The route will be flown with 117-passenger Boeing 717 aircraft, featuring 100% fresh air, Business Class and Gogo wi-fi service on every a... |
| | 07/22/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong Net Income of $78.4 Million in Second Quarter| --- Record Year to Date Operating Profit of $113.9 Million -ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., today reported net income of $78.4 million or $0.56 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009. This represents a $93.3 million improvement over the same quarter of 2008, reversing a net loss of $14.8 million or $0.14 per diluted share.
Operating income during the second quarter was ... |
| | 07/14/09 | PROMISE DELIVERED: AirTran Airways Completes Installation of Wi-Fi on All Aircraft| Every Plane, Every Flight - AirTran Becomes the First Major Airline to Be 100
Percent Connected
ORLANDO, Fla., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it has
completed installation of Gogo Inflight Internet on all 136 of its aircraft.
This milestone makes AirTran the first major airline to equip its entire fleet
with Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi enables business travelers to c... |
| | 07/14/09 | Book an Escape From Your Cubicle With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Travel to Various Destinations with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as
$39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares ... |
| | 07/09/09 | AirTran Airways Helps Great Circus Parade Return to Milwaukee| ---Airline announces sponsorship at press conference with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett- ORLANDO, Fla., July 9, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Milwaukee's Great Circus Parade just landed a new aerial act. AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it is sponsoring the 2009 parade, which marches into town on July 12 for the first time in six years.
"AirTran Airways understands the local reverence for Wisconsin's National Treasure and co... |
| | 07/08/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Announces Webcast of Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Conference Call| ORLANDO, Fla., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: AAI) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its second quarter
earnings results conference call on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.
(EDT). Beginning approximately two hours after the initial conference call is
completed; a replay of the webcast will be available on the airline's Web
site, airtran.com.
To access the webcast from AirTran Airways' Web site, visit
http://investor.airtran.com.
... |
| | 07/08/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Routes From Milwaukee and Baltimore/Washington| ORLANDO, Fla., July 8, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced several new markets from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. These new routes will begin October 6, 2009, and are in addition to AirTran's extensive, existing flight schedule from these cities.
In Baltimore/Washington, the airline will begin offering service to India... |
| | 07/07/09 | Book a Change of Scenery Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| --- Go Somewhere You've Never Been with Fares as Low as $39* - ORLANDO, Fla., July 7, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are avail... |
| | 07/02/09 | AirTran Airways Reports June Traffic| Second Quarter Load Factor Represents Highest in Company History
ORLANDO, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported record
traffic for the month of June 2009. The airline reported that the load factor
represents a new second quarter company record.
AirTran Airways June 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
... |
| | 07/02/09 | AirTran Airways Celebrates Independence Day With Atlanta Area Events| ORLANDO, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, will celebrate
Independence Day by participating in a variety of Atlanta area celebrations.
AirTran Airways will sponsor the spectacular fireworks and special effects
show at Centennial Olympic Park, complete with live entertainment featuring
the Infinity Show Band and a Fountain of Olympic Rings water show. American
rock band Vertical Horizon headlines the mus... |
| | 06/30/09 | Mark Malkoff Completes 30-Day Landmark Journey of Living Onboard AirTran Airways' Aircraft| Guinness Record Set Days Before All AirTran Aircraft Have Inflight
Internet
ATLANTA, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Like a returning hero, Mark
Malkoff arrived in Atlanta today to applause and adulation from hundreds of
adoring fans. Malkoff set the Guinness World Record for most flight segments
in a 30-day period while keeping in touch with friends, fans and family via
Gogo Inflight Internet on the airline's aircraft.
During the 30-day tour, Malkoff visited 38 cities, post... |
| | 06/26/09 | AirTran Airways Brings Back Florida Service From Akron-Canton, Ohio| -- Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and Comedian Mark Malkoff Celebrate New Flights to ORLANDO, Fla., June 26, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and Comedian Mark Malkoff Celebrate New Flights to Fort Lauderdale and Ft. Myers with Tarmac Tailgate -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop service between Akron-Canton Airport and two popular vacation destinations in Florida, Fort Lauderdale... |
| | 06/25/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Service Between Charleston, W.Va., and Orlando| - Airline Offers Low Fares from the Sunshine State to the Mountain State -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights between Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., and Orlando International
Airport in Orlando, Fla., with West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin and All
Jazzed Up, a local jazz band, on hand to kick off the celebration.
"AirTran Airways continues to bring low ... |
| | 06/25/09 | AirTran Airways Expands Service from Flint to Florida| - Airline Offers Low Fares to the Sunshine State -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop
flights between Flint's Bishop International Airport and Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport beginning November 4, 2009.
The carrier also announced the resumption of daily nonstop flights between
Flint and Tampa (flown once weekly during the summer) beginning on October 6,
20... |
| | 06/25/09 | AirTran Airways Shifts Into High Gear with New Flights to Allentown, Pa.| -- Airline Drives Down Fares with Legendary Racer Michael Andretti -ORLANDO, Fla., June 25, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pa., to both Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The carrier will fly to Orlando four days per week, and to Fort Lauderda... |
| | 06/25/09 | Book a Summer Escape Now with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Soak Up the Sun With Fares As Low As $44* -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $44*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase thr... |
| | 06/23/09 | Book A Spontaneous Adventure Now with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| -- Extra Low Fares for Travel To/FromORLANDO, Fla., June 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Extra Low Fares for Travel To/From Charlotte, Milwaukee and Phoenix -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to/from Charlotte, N.C., Milwaukee, Wis. and Phoenix, Ariz. with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRA... |
| | 06/18/09 | Book a Flight in a Flash Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| -- Time to Fly Away With Fares As Low As $39* - ORLANDO, Fla., June 18, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase... |
| | 06/16/09 | AirTran Airways Moves Operations to Concourse A at Memphis International Airport| ORLANDO, Fla., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) today announced that it has
moved from Concourse C at Memphis International Airport to Concourse A.
The move will allow more efficient check-in for passengers while offering
a dedicated security checkpoint to the low-cost carrier.
"We are always looking for ways to better serve our customers," said Tad
Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTra... |
| | 06/16/09 | Book The Beach Chair with the Best View Now with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| -- Soak Up the Sun With Fares As Low As $39* -ORLANDO, Fla., June 16, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase throu... |
| | 06/15/09 | Half-Way Home: Mark Completes 15 Days on AirTran Airways Planes| Milestone Coincides with all AirTran 737s Now Wi-Fi Equipped
ORLANDO, Fla., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), joined Mark Malkoff in
celebrating the half-way point in his 30-day adventure of living on-board the
Company's aircraft.
The celebration was commemorated with his first shower in the journey,
given by the Bishop International Airport Fire-Rescue squad in Flint, Mich.
The milestone also corresponds wit... |
| | 06/12/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Service in Knoxville, Tenn.| - Airline Offers Low Fares to the Sunshine State -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tenn., to Orlando
International Airport in Orlando, Fla., with University of Tennessee men's
basketball coach Bruce Pearl on hand to kick off the celebration.
"AirTran Airways is pleased to connect residents of Knoxville with
... |
| | 06/11/09 | AirTran Airways Enters Asheville, N.C., to Take Down High Fares| - Airline Adds another Destination to Its Growing Route Map -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched nonstop
flights between Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, N.C., and Orlando
International Airport in Orlando, Fla., with an event at the airport to
celebrate the first flight landing in Asheville.
The airline will offer three nonstop flights to Orlando each week.
"AirTran Ai... |
| | 06/11/09 | AirTran Airways Expands New Service Into Atlantic City, N.J.| - Residents Win Big with Airline's Low Fare Routes -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights from Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, N.J., to
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. The low fare
carrier will also begin nonstop flights from Atlantic City, N.J. to Orlando,
Fla. beginning June 12.
To help celebrate the inau... |
| | 06/11/09 | AirTran Airways Begins New Route From Milwaukee to Washington D.C.| -Airline Offers Low Fares to Our Nation's Capital for Wisconsin Residents-
ORLANDO, Fla., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C.,
and General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis.
"AirTran Airways is now making it affordable for both leisure and business
travelers to fly between our nation's capita... |
| | 06/11/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Nonstop Service From Atlanta to Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania| - Airline Continues Trend of Expanding Routes in Existing Markets -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched nonstop
seasonal service between Atlanta, Ga., and the following destinations:
Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pa. The airline will operate one daily
nonstop flight from Atlanta to Harrisburg through September 8, and one daily
flight from Atlanta to Portland through November 3.
... |
| | 06/09/09 | Book Family Time in Another Time Zone Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Spend Your Time Wisely With Fares As Low As $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purcha... |
| | 06/08/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., to Webcast Bank of America - Merrill Lynch 2009 Global Transportation Conference| ORLANDO, Fla., June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), has been invited to speak
at the Bank of America - Merrill Lynch 2009 Global Transportation Conference.
Bank of America will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link
to the webcast will be made available at the Investor Relations homepage of
the AirTran Airways website. An archive of the Webcast will remain on the
website for 30 days.
Details of ... |
| | 06/04/09 | AirTran Airways Freshens Inflight Drinks Menu With Fresca(R)| - Airline Adds Popular Citrus Beverage to Industry's Largest On-Board
Drinks Line-Up -
ORLANDO, Fla., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it is
adding popular citrus beverage, Fresca(R), onboard all flights, effective
today. The calorie free drink will become the 21st beverage of The Coca-Cola
Company (NYSE: KO) available complimentary to all passengers.
"AirTran Airways continues to deligh... |
| | 06/02/09 | AirTran Airways Reports May Traffic| ORLANDO, Fla., June 2, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of May.
AirTran Airways May 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
May 2009 May 2008 Change
--------- --------- ------
Revenue Passenger
Miles (000) ... |
| | 05/28/09 | AirTran Airways Announces the Night Owl Sale| - Give a "Hoot" With Fares As Low As $29* -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel from Atlanta on late evening flights with fares starting as low as
$29*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
"For some of our more nocturnal passengers, nightt... |
| | 05/26/09 | Book the Tan That Makes all Your Friends Jealous with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Bask In The Sunshine With Fares As Low As $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase ... |
| | 05/21/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Routes From Milwaukee| - Packers Star Wide Receiver Donald Driver Helps Airline Celebrate New
Destinations -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), celebrated the launch of
several new routes today from General Mitchell International Airport with
Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Donald Driver, Milwaukee County Executive
Scott Walker and Michael Mayo, Sr., chairman of the Transportation, Public
Works and Transit Committee.
... |
| | 05/20/09 | AirTran Airways Continues Rapid Expansion at General Mitchell International Airport| -- Fastest Growing Airline in Milwaukee Increases Gates 50 Percent to Accommodate Growing Operation ORLANDO, Fla., May 20, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Fastest Growing Airline in Milwaukee Increases Gates 50 Percent to Accommodate Growing Operation -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced its expansion to additional gates at General Mitchell International Airport, increasing to six gates on Concourse C. These gates will be used to sup... |
| | 05/20/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Board Members and Initiatives at 2009 Shareholders and Board Meeting in Orlando, Fla.| ORLANDO, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today at its
annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., the shareholders' approval on the
re-elections of Don L. Chapman, Geoffrey T. Crowley and Lewis H. Jordan as
Class 1 directors for a term ending in 2012.
The shareholders also voted to approve the company's fourth amended and
restated long-term incentive plan. Additionally, the shareholders ratified
the appoin... |
| | 05/20/09 | AirTran Airways Promotes Jeff Miller to Vice President of Flight Operations| ORLANDO, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., announced today that
at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., the Board of Directors has elected
current general manager of flight operations Jeff Miller to vice president of
flight operations.
Miller joined AirTran Airways in May 1996, and has more than 30 years of
experience in aviation, both in management and pilot positions. He is a
captain on the Bo... |
| | 05/19/09 | Point Taken: AirTran Airways' Frequent Fliers To Enjoy Partnership With Points.com| - Carrier Begins Trading on Points.com's Global Points Exchange -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that its
frequent flier program, A+ Rewards, has begun trading on loyalty program
management site Points.com's Global Points Exchange (GPX).
This new partnership will give A+ Rewards members the opportunity to trade
A+ credits with users in other participating programs on GPX. In ad... |
| | 05/19/09 | Enjoy More Perks for a Fraction of the Price With AirTran Airways' New Business Class Sale| - Take a Trip in Business Class With Fares As Low As $109* -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a Business
Class sale for travel to select destinations with fares starting as low as
$109*. In Business Class, travelers will experience extra legroom, more
comfortable seats and free drinks. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at
http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservatio... |
| | 05/19/09 | Book Time Off Before Time Runs Out on AirTran Airways| - Keep Time On Your Side With Fares As Low As $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purcha... |
| | 05/15/09 | Double the Rewards, Fly Crab City to Bean Town: AirTran Airways Frequent Fliers Can Earn Flights Twice As Fast| -- Airline Offers a 100 percent Bonus A+ Rewards Credits for Travel BetweenORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Airline Offers a 100 percent Bonus A+ Rewards Credits for Travel Between Baltimore and Boston -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that the airline will reward travelers flying out of Baltimore/Washington and Boston by doubling their A+ Rewards frequent flier credits.* AirTran Airways' frequent flier prog... |
| | 05/13/09 | Vacation Is Just a Hop, Skip and AirTran Airways Flight Away| - For Fares As Low As $39*, Going on a Trip Doesn't Take a Leap of the
Imagination -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These speci... |
| | 05/12/09 | AirTran Airways to Offer Wi-Fi on Every Flight| -Low-Cost Leader Teams With Aircell to Transform Cabins Into Wi-Fi
Hotspots With Gogo Inflight Internet-
ORLANDO, Fla., and ITASCA, Ill., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran
Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today
that it will be the first major airline to offer passengers wireless,
broadband Internet access on every flight.
AirTran Airways is partnering with Aircell, the leader in airborne
communications for business and commercial av... |
| | 05/11/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Service in Branson, Mo.| -- Airline and Singer Lee Greenwood are Proud to Welcome Inaugural Flight -ORLANDO, Fla., May 11, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop flights from Branson Airport in Branson, Mo., the first privately financed and commercially operated airport in the United States, to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis., with the help of... |
| | 05/07/09 | Take Your Summer Vacation Early With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - For Fares As Low As $29*, You Can Turn Getaway Plans into Reality -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $29*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran.com or via AirTran Airways'
reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for pu... |
| | 05/05/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Service Between Milwaukee and Minneapolis-St. Paul| ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched new nonstop
service from Milwaukee, Wis., to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
"Effective today, AirTran Airways is now making it affordable for both
leisure and business travelers to fly between the Twin Cities and Milwaukee,"
said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran
Airways. "Whether it's to visit the Mall of America or ... |
| | 05/05/09 | Plan a Little R&R With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Wave Goodbye to the Office for Fares as Low as $29* -
ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $29*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purch... |
| | 05/04/09 | AirTran Airways Reports April Traffic| ORLANDO, Fla., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for
the month of April 2009. The airline's load factor and revenue passenger miles
(RPMs) represent a new all-time company record for the month of April.
AirTran Airways April 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
April 2009 April 2008 Change
... |
| | 04/30/09 | The Early Bird Gets The Lowest Fares On AirTran Airways| - For Fares As Low As $39*, You Can Afford to Leave the Nest -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
morning travel to select destinations from Atlanta, Baltimore and Milwaukee
with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at
http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at
1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
... |
| | 04/28/09 | Book a Warmer Place to Chill Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Take a Sunny Getaway with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purcha... |
| | 04/22/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Reports Record First Quarter Net Income of $28.7 Million| - Record First Quarter Operating Income of $47.7 Million -
- Company Earns Record Operating Income for Second Consecutive Quarter -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., today reported
record net income of $28.7 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the first
quarter along with record operating income of $47.7 million. The Company also
posted revenues of $542.0 million and ach... |
| | 04/20/09 | Love Is in the Air for The Bachelor Couple, Thanks to AirTran Airways| Low-fare airline gives tickets to Milwaukee's Molly Malaney to explore her
new romance
ORLANDO, Fla., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), is reinforcing its "Go.
There's Nothing Stopping You." mantra by providing airline tickets to
Milwaukee resident and recent television celebrity, Molly Malaney.
The tickets will be used for Malaney to visit her boyfriend, Jason Mesnick
- the 2009 star of ABC's reality show T... |
| | 04/20/09 | AirTran Airways Wants To Know: Widgets? Wombats? Waffle Makers?| - What Do YOU Want to See on Every Flight? -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) today asked passengers, "What
do waffle makers, widgets and wombats have in common?" They all could be
answers provided to the question posed by the low-cost leader in its newest
campaign: What do you want on every flight?
AirTran Airways is encouraging the public to log on to
http://www.everyflight.com to make their... |
| | 04/16/09 | Book a Getaway With What You Get Back Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Take Advantage of Your Return with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available f... |
| | 04/14/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Service Between Charleston, W.Va., and Orlando| - Airline Offers Low Fares to Sunshine State for West Virginia Residents -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it will
begin service between Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., which is a new
destination for the carrier, and Orlando International Airport in Orlando,
Fla.
"AirTran Airways is pleased to connect residents of West Virginia's
capital city with Orlando, one o... |
| | 04/09/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Service to Allentown/Bethlehem, Pa., from two Florida Cities| ORLANDO, Fla., April 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to
begin service in Allentown/Bethlehem, Pa., effective June 25, 2009. The
low-cost carrier will offer roundtrip nonstop flights between Lehigh Valley
International Airport in Allentown/Bethlehem, Pa., and both Orlando
International Airport in Orlando, Fla., and Ft. Lauderdale - Hollywood
International Airport in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
"AirTran ... |
| | 04/06/09 | AirTran Airways Ranked Top Low-Cost Air Carrier By Airline Quality Rating - Again| ORLANDO, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that for the
second year in a row, the Airline Quality Rating (AQR) has selected the
carrier as the top ranked low-cost airline.
AQR study was developed in 1991 as an objective method for assessing
airline quality. AirTran Airways ranked first overall last year and posted the
industry's best lost bag ratio this year.
"Maintaining the top spot am... |
| | 04/03/09 | AirTran Airways Customers Affected by Denver Winter Storm May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty| ORLANDO, Fla., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), advises passengers that due
to severe winter weather forecasted for the Denver area, some flight
operations may be affected on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
Passengers holding reservations for travel on AirTran Airways to, from or
through Denver, Colo., may make a change without penalty as long as changes
are made one day prior or up to five days following the date of t... |
| | 04/03/09 | Basketball Fans Stay Hydrated With AirTran Airways and vitaminwater(R)| - Complimentary glaceau vitaminwater Provided to Fans on the Way to the
Big Game -
ATLANTA, April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary
of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), and the Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO)
announced today that fans heading to the big games in Detroit this weekend
will be well hydrated thanks to vitaminwater and Atlanta's low-fare leader.
Passengers flying from Atlanta to Detroit on AirTran Airways today will be
served complimentary vi... |
| | 04/02/09 | Travelzoo Names AirTran Airways Best Provider of Domestic Air Fare Deals in 2009| ORLANDO, Fla., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of
AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), is proud to announce that the airline has
been honored as Travelzoo's Best Provider of Domestic Air Fare Deals in 2009.
The award was presented to the company last night at a ceremony at the
Georgia Aquarium. Other finalists in the category were: Delta Air Lines,
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Virgin America.
The Travelzoo Awards, also known as "The Tzoos," ce... |
| | 04/02/09 | AirTran Airways Reports March Traffic| ORLANDO, Fla., April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for
the month of March 2009. The airline's load factor represents a new all-time
company record for the month of March and for the first quarter.
AirTran Airways March 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
March 2009 March 2008 Change
Revenu... |
| | 04/02/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Seasonal Service From Atlanta to Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania| - Airline Enhances Roster of Direct Flights Between Existing Markets -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it will
begin offering seasonal service between Atlanta and the following
destinations: Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pa. The carrier will operate
one daily nonstop flight to and from each city between June 11 and September
8. Both cities are new destinations from Atlan... |
| | 03/31/09 | Book Your 18 Holes in Paradise Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| -- Get Back Into the "Swing" of Things with Fares as Low as $39* - ORLANDO, Fla., March 31, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are av... |
| | 03/30/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Announces Webcast of First Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Conference Call| ORLANDO, Fla., March 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its first quarter earnings results conference call on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). Beginning approximately two hours after the initial conference call is completed; a replay of the webcast will be available on the airline's Web site, http://www.airtran.com.
To access the webcast from AirTran Airways' Web site, visit http://investor... |
| | 03/30/09 | AirTran Airways Hires Christopher White as Director of Public Relations| -White brings over 11 years of communications experience to the position-
ORLANDO, Fla., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that
Christopher White has joined the company as director of public relations, a
new position. Reporting to Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and
sales, White will oversee media relations and external and internal
communications on behalf of AirTran Airways and will... |
| | 03/27/09 | AirTran Airways Partners with Major League Slugger Ryan Braun| -- ORLANDO, Fla., March 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Helping Airline Knock High Fares Out of the Park -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), scored Milwaukee Brewers superstar Ryan Braun, winner of the 2007 National League Rookie of the Year Award, for its Milwaukee sports advertising campaign. Braun will appear in advertisements and make personal appearances on behalf of the airline.
(Photo: http://www.newsco... |
| | 03/26/09 | AirTran Airways Issues Statement on Suspension of Crew Member| ORLANDO, Fla., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today issued the following
statement regarding the suspension of a pilot and member of the National
Pilots Association (NPA):
The suspended pilot wore his uniform to a non-work, NPA union-sponsored
event in clear violation of the Flight Operations Manual and the collective
bargaining agreement.
This policy has been clearly communicated to the airline's 1,700 p... |
| | 03/25/09 | AirTran Airways Adds Three New Nonstop Routes to Orlando| - Airline Adds flights from Atlantic City, Asheville and Knoxville As Part
of Growth in Orlando -
ORLANDO, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it will
expand its service to Orlando International Airport with new nonstop flights
from Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, N.J., Asheville
Regional Airport in Asheville, N.C., and McGhee-Tyson Airport in Knoxville,
Tenn.
... |
| | 03/24/09 | AirTran Airways Adds Nonstop Service From Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.| - Low Fare Airline Offers Nonstop Service to Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport -
ORLANDO, Fla., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that
beginning June 11, 2009, the airline will begin two daily nonstop flights
between General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis. and Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C.
"AirTran Airways is happy to resume nonstop se... |
| | 03/23/09 | AirTran Airways Hits the Jackpot with New Service in Atlantic City, N.J.| -- Airline Will Bring the Boardwalk to Peachtree -ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to begin service in Atlantic City, N.J., effective June 11, 2009. The expanding low-fare carrier will offer roundtrip nonstop flights between Atlantic City International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
"In 2009, AirTran Airways is continuing to expand into new ... |
| | 03/17/09 | Book a Sweet Deal to Point B Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Give Yourself A Treat with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of
AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all
the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may
purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways'
reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through... |
| | 03/11/09 | AirTran Airways Announces 2009 Shareholders Meeting| ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced the airline
will host its annual shareholders' meeting on May 20, 2009, at the Gaylord
Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Shareholders who own AirTran Holdings stock as of March 23, 2009, are
invited to attend the meeting, which will begin at 11 a.m. EDT. AirTran
Holdings expects to mail its Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy
... |
| | 03/10/09 | Book Fares That Fit Your Budget Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Take A Much Needed Vacation with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for... |
| | 03/07/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Service to Cancun, Mexico| - Baltimore/Washington Travelers Can Now Enjoy Nonstop Flights to South of
the Border -
ORLANDO, Fla., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in
Baltimore, Md., to Cancun Airport International in Cancun, Mexico.
"Cancun is a favorite travel destination for U.S. travelers, and AirTran
Airways is making it easy to ... |
| | 03/05/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., to Webcast JPMorgan Aviation & Transportation Conference| ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Arne Haak, senior vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer at AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), will present at the JPMorgan Aviation & Transportation Conference at 4:45 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
A live audio Webcast will be available at http://investor.airtran.com. An archive of the Webcast will remain on the Web site for 30 days.
AirTran Airways, a subsid... |
| | 03/05/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., to Webcast Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference Presentation| ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bob Fornaro, chairman, president and chief executive officer of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, will present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference at 8:40 a.m. EDT on Monday, March 9, 2009.
A live audio Webcast will be available at http://investor.airtran.com. An archive of the Webcast will remain on the Web Site for 30 days.
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran... |
| | 03/05/09 | AirTran Airways Begins Service Between Columbus, Ohio, and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.| - Airline Offers Low Fares to Sunshine State for Ohio Residents -
ORLANDO, Fla., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights from Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, to Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The
expanding carrier will be the only airline to offer nonstop daily service
between Port Columbus International Airport and For... |
| | 03/03/09 | AirTran Airways Reports February Traffic| ORLANDO, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for
the month of February.
AirTran Airways February 2009 Traffic
(Preliminary)
February 2009 February 2008 Change
------------- ------------- -------------
Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 1,228,78... |
| | 03/03/09 | AirTran Airways Named as a Finalist for the 2009 Travelzoo Awards| ORLANDO, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), was chosen as a 2009
Travelzoo Awards finalist in the Leading Provider of Domestic Airfare Deals
category.
The Travelzoo Awards, also known as 'The Tzoos', celebrate the companies
behind the best deals in travel, including airlines, hotels, vacation
companies, cruise agencies, cruise lines, shows & events, car rentals and
destinations. Travelzoo's 85 deal experts ... |
| | 03/01/09 | AirTran Airways Customers Affected by Winter Storms Moving Through Northeast May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty| ORLANDO, Fla., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), advises passengers that due
to severe winter weather forecasted for the northeast part of the country,
some flight operations may be affected through Monday, March 2, 2009.
Passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled March 1 through 12:00
pm EST March 2, 2009, on AirTran Airways to, from or through Boston, Mass.,
White Plains (Westchester) and New York (La... |
| | 02/28/09 | AirTran Airways Customers Affected by Winter Storms Moving Through Atlanta May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), advises passengers that due to severe winter weather forecasted for Atlanta and the northeast corridor of the country, some flight operations may be affected through Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled February 28 through March 1, 2009, on AirTran Airways to, from or through Atlanta, Ga., may make a change without penalty... |
| | 02/26/09 | Get the Atlanta Early Bird Special with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| -- Usher in the Spring Season with Fares as Low as $39* -ORLANDO, Fla., Feb 26, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel from Atlanta to over 40 of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
"You may have to wake up early, ... |
| | 02/25/09 | AirTran Airways Launches New Service to Cancun, Mexico| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop
flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta,
Ga., to Cancun Airport International in Cancun, Mexico.
"AirTran Airways is thrilled to be offering daily service to Cancun from
Atlanta. This new service will provide low fares and easier access to this
popular vacation destination just in time for Spring Break,... |
| | 02/24/09 | Book Your Cinderella Story Now with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Getaway with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through Mar... |
| | 02/17/09 | Book a Valentine's Day Do-Over Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Book your Dream Getaway with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale with
fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at
http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at
1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through February 19, 2009
and are good f... |
| | 02/12/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Names Michael P. Jackson to Its Board of Directors| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., announced today that
Michael P. Jackson has been elected to the company's Board of Directors. His
term commences immediately.
"Michael's extensive background in the aviation industry will serve our
Board and shareholders well," said Bob Fornaro, chairman, president and chief
executive officer for AirTran Airways. "We welcome him to AirTran and have
co... |
| | 02/11/09 | AirTran Airways Launches Buy-On-Board Food with Sky Bites(SM)| - Low Cost Carrier's Customers Can Now Enjoy Option of Inflight Snack
Purchases -
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it will
offer Sky Bites(SM), an inflight food sales service, on 60 of its flights
effective immediately, with plans to expand the service to its entire fleet
beginning in mid-March. The Sky Bites(SM) service will be offered in
conjunction with AirTran Airways' sta... |
| | 02/11/09 | AirTran Airways Adds Two More Options to Extensive Inflight Drink Menu| - Airline is First to Offer glaceau smartwater(R) and FUZE(R) Slenderize
as Premium Beverage Choices -
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it will
be adding two new additions to its premium beverage options by offering
FUZE(R) Slenderize Strawberry Melon and glaceau smartwater(R) onboard all
flights, effective immediately.
FUZE(R) Slenderize Strawberry Melon and glaceau smart... |
| | 02/10/09 | AirTran Airways Expands Milwaukee Operations by More Than 40 Percent| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb 10, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Low Cost Carrier Drives Down Fares and Offers New Nonstop Service to Branson, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul and St. Louis -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the airline will increase capacity and expand its Milwaukee operations by more than 40 percent with new and extended service. In May, the airline will begin daily nonstop flights between Milwaukee and the following fou... |
| | 02/03/09 | AirTran Airways Hits Home Run With New Milwaukee Brewers Sponsorship| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), has signed a multi-year
partnership with the Milwaukee Brewers. The centerpiece of the deal is naming
rights to Miller Park's AirTran Airways Landing Zone, an all-inclusive seating
area at the Brewers' home stadium. With 245 consecutive sellouts since its
debut in 2006, the venue is one of Miller Park's most popular entertainment
destinations.
AirTran Airways will... |
| | 02/03/09 | AirTran Airways Reports January Traffic| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for
the month of January. The airline reported that revenue passenger miles
(RPMs), load factor and enplaned passengers represent new all-time records for
the month of January.
For January, traffic grew by 4.5 percent to more than 1.2 billion RPMs.
The company's load factor for the month was 73.2 percent. The airline enplaned
more than 1.6... |
| | 02/03/09 | AirTran Airways CEO to Speak at Raymond James & Associates Growth Airline Conference| ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bob Fornaro, chairman,
president and chief executive officer of AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of
AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), will present at the Raymond James &
Associates Growth Airline Conference at 2:10 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 5,
2009.
A live audio Webcast will be available at http://investor.airtran.com. An
archive of the Webcast will remain on the Web Site for 30 days.
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran... |
| | 01/29/09 | AirTran Airways Partners with Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats to Assist Retired NFL Athletes in Need| - Partnership Designed to Aid Former Players -
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced its
partnership with Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF), a
nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance, social services and
medical care to retired NFL players in dire need.
As part of the partnership which was announced during Gridiron Greats
Championship Week in Tampa,... |
| | 01/28/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Results| Fourth Quarter Recovery with Operating Income of $54.9 Million -
Record Revenues of $589.4 Million -
2008 Net Loss of $273.8 Million -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., today reported a net
loss of $273.8 million for the full year 2008, or $2.51 per diluted share,
which included non-operating losses of $150.8 million related to changes in
fair value on the Company's out-... |
| | 01/27/09 | AirTran Airways Customers Affected by Winter Storms May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty| ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of
AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), advises passengers that due to severe
winter weather in the northeast part of the country, some flight operations
may be affected through Thursday, January 29, 2009.
Passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled January 28 through
12:00 pm EST January 29, 2009, on AirTran Airways to, from or through
Portland, Maine, Boston, Mass., Detroit, Mich., White Plains (Westc... |
| | 01/27/09 | Book the Warmer Climate of Your Choice Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Soak Up the Sun with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for
travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*.
Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via
AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call
1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase thr... |
| | 01/26/09 | Anchors Away! AirTran Airways Launches John Mayer Vacation Sweepstakes| - Register for a chance to win a cruise vacation, including airfare, to
sunny Mexico -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that it
launched a John Mayer sweepstakes promotion where the winner and a guest will
be sent on the ultimate getaway -- a four-day, four-night Carnival cruise
vacation to Mexico with musical artists John Mayer, Guster, O.A.R. and more,
from March 27 - 31, 2009. ... |
| | 01/20/09 | Book an Out-of-Home Experience Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Start the New Year off Right with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale with
fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at
http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at
1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through January 22, 2009,
and are go... |
| | 01/13/09 | AirTran Airways Crowns Fortnum & Mason Its New Inflight Tea| - Airline Continues to Add Quality to Beverage Selection with Royal Blend
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the
airline now offers both caffeinated and decaf Fortnum & Mason Royal Blend tea
free of charge on every flight.
"At AirTran Airways, we believe in partnering with high quality brands
that will enhance our passengers' experience, so we are proud to bring the
Queen... |
| | 01/13/09 | AirTran Holdings, Inc., Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Results Conference Call| ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: AAI) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its fourth quarter
earnings results conference call on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 9:30 a.m.
(EST). Beginning approximately two hours after the initial conference call is
completed; a replay of the webcast will be available on the airline's Web
site, http://www.airtran.com.
To access the webcast from AirTran Airways' Web site, visit
http://investor.... |
| | 01/09/09 | AirTran Airways Announces Winners of Travel Story Contest| - Passengers Shared Their Travel Experiences Online in Honor of Airline's
15 Years of Flight -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announces the four winners
of its My Story contest, which asked passengers to share how their lives or
careers have benefited as a result of AirTran Airways' great fares and
service. Each winner will receive a set of AirTran Airways coach tickets.
"We were impressed by... |
| | 01/06/09 | AirTran Airways Announces New Service Between Columbus, Ohio, and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.| -New Service begins March 5, 2009-
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to
begin flights between Columbus, Ohio, and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., effective
March 5, 2009. The expanding carrier will be the only airline to offer nonstop
daily service between Port Columbus International Airport and Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
"AirTran Airways has seen a lot of succ... |
| | 01/06/09 | Book the Best New Year's Resolution Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares| - Book your Dream Getaway with Fares as Low as $39* -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale with
fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at
airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For
Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.
These special fares are available for purchase through January 15, 2009.
Travel to and from Florida... |
| | 01/05/09 | AirTran Airways Reports Record Traffic in December and For 2008| ORLANDO, Fla., Jan 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- - 2008 Traffic Increases by 9.6 Percent -
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported setting new December records for traffic, load factor and total passengers and annual records in 2008 for traffic, capacity, load factor and total passengers.
For December, AirTran Airways traffic increased 2.3 percent to more than 1.4 billion RPMs and load factor climbed 7.1 percentage poin... |
| | 01/05/09 | AirTran U - Home of the Really Cheap Standby Flight| - AirTran Airways Gives Young Travelers a Break from the Books with Low
Fares -
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), has announced that it will
open registration for its third year of the AirTran U standby travel program
for young travelers. Now college students can visit family or friends and
still have money left over for next semester's textbooks.
AirTran U is the best college deal around - all... |
| | 01/03/09 | AirTran Airways Teams Up with Habitat Orlando to Build Affordable Housing| ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), will be sending more than 50
of its Crew Members to volunteer with Habitat Orlando today on its biggest
homebuilding effort to date: Staghorn Villas, an $8 million townhome community
that will provide affordable housing for 58 local families.
The development, located on a 3.9-acre plot of land at Silver Star Road
and LeHavre Boulevard in Orlando, is slated for comple... |
| | 01/02/09 | AirTran Airways Offers Apology to Customers on Flight 175 Yesterday| ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today issued the following
statement regarding AirTran flight 175 originating at Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport on January 1, 2009.
Our goal at AirTran Airways is to offer a safe, pleasant and positive
travel experience for all customers every day on every flight. We sincerely
regret that the passengers on flight 175 did not have a positive travel
experi... |
| | 01/02/09 | AirTran Airways Issues Statement Regarding Flight 175 on January 1, 2009| ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today issued the following
statement regarding AirTran flight 175 originating at Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport on January 1, 2009.
At departure time, the Captain of flight 175 informed the airline that
there were two federal air marshals onboard who contacted local and federal
Washington law enforcement officials for a security related issue onboard the
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