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| 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 Indianapolis and New Orleans. In Milwaukee, AirTran will begin serving Indianapolis and Pittsburgh while increasing service to Denver from once to twice daily. In addition, seasonal service will return from Milwaukee to Phoenix and to Fort Lauderdale on November 19, 2009. "AirTran Airways is connecting these important business and leisure markets with our low-cost, high-quality, all-Boeing jet service," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president, marketing and planning. "By offering affordable business class, complimentary XM Satellite Radio and within a week, Inflight Internet on every flight, we're raising the bar on what passengers should expect from a low-cost airline." In October, AirTran will offer 36 flights to 19 cities per day from Milwaukee and 52 flights to 21 cities from Baltimore/Washington. The following nonstop flights to and from Baltimore/Washington will be available beginning October 6, 2009:
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Equipment
Indianapolis Baltimore/ 807 6:20 a.m. 7:55 a.m. Daily 717
Washington
Indianapolis Baltimore/ 598 6:44 p.m. 8:19 p.m. Daily 737
Washington
Baltimore/ Indianapolis 595 8:27 a.m. 10:12 a.m. Daily 717
Washington
Baltimore/ Indianapolis 599 7:55 p.m. 9:40 p.m. Daily 717
Washington
Baltimore/ New Orleans 141 3:21 p.m. 5:11 p.m. Daily* 717
Washington
New Orleans Baltimore/ 142 5:05 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Daily* 717
Washington
*Does not operate Tuesday and Wednesday between October 6 and November 18,
2009
The following nonstop flights to and from Milwaukee will be available beginning October 6, 2009:
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Equipment
Milwaukee Denver 893 7:55 p.m. 9:25 p.m. Daily 737
Denver Milwaukee 404 8:05 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Daily 737
Milwaukee Indianapolis 353 6:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Daily 717
Indianapolis Milwaukee 342 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Daily 737
Milwaukee Pittsburgh 738 6:40 p.m. 9:10 p.m. Daily 717
Pittsburgh Milwaukee 490 7:35 a.m. 8:05 a.m. Daily 717
The following nonstop flights to and from Milwaukee will return on November 19, 2009:
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Equipment
Milwaukee Phoenix 490 8:45 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Daily 737
Phoenix Milwaukee 491 12:25 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Daily 737
Milwaukee Fort 390 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Daily 717
Lauderdale
Fort Milwaukee 391 6:42 p.m. 8:47 p.m. Daily 717
Lauderdale
AirTran Airways is offering the following sample fares* for its new flights from Milwaukee and Baltimore/Washington. Fares listed are one-way and are valid in either direction. BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON:
Destination Introductory Fare Lowest Walk-Up Lowest Business Class
Indianapolis $59 $117 $299
New Orleans $69 $103 $334
MILWAUKEE:
Destination Introductory Fare Lowest Walk-Up Lowest Business Class
Indianapolis $49 $104 $227
Pittsburgh $59 $147 $274
*Begins November 19, 2009
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. The airline offers coast-to-coast flights on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet, with amenities including Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com. *All fares are one-way. Introductory sale fare and lowest walk-up fare are non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any changes made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by July 30, 2009, and travel must be completed by November 11, 2009. A first bag may be checked for a fee or up to $15 per person and a second bag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservation Center for an additional $15 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.60. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included.
Media Contacts: Christopher White SOURCE AirTran Airways |
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