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Mission Accomplished: AirTran Airways Announces New Service in San Antonio
Monday February 25, 12:00 pm ET - Airline Asks Residents to Remember Its Flights and Low Fares in the 'Alamo City' -
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News), today announced plans to begin service to San Antonio, Texas on June 11, 2008. With San Antonio as the airline's 58th destination, the expanding low-fare carrier will offer four roundtrip nonstop flights between San Antonio International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The route will be served by AirTran Airways' popular Boeing 717-200 aircraft, which seats 117 passengers (12 in Business Class and 105 in coach).
"AirTran Airways' mission is to bring down fares. We want to give residents the opportunity to travel, while simultaneously encouraging tourists to visit the historic Alamo and the River Walk in San Antonio," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "We're excited to provide San Antonio's business and leisure travelers access to popular destinations across the country as well as the opportunity to fly America's youngest all-Boeing fleet."
"This is tremendous news for air travelers in San Antonio," said Mark Webb, aviation department director for San Antonio International Airport. "AirTran Airways has an impeccable record when it comes to customer service and on-time operations, and they're going to be bringing the low-cost model to one of the most popular destinations in the San Antonio market, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport."
In addition to the nonstop flights, AirTran Airways connects to 46 destinations through Atlanta, including attractive flights for the business traveler to New York, Washington D.C. and Boston. AirTran Airways also offers connections to popular vacation destinations such as Orlando, Tampa and San Juan.
The following nonstop flights between San Antonio and Atlanta will be available beginning June 11, 2008, unless otherwise indicated:
Nonstop Service from San Antonio to Atlanta From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency San Antonio Atlanta 658* 6:30 a.m. 9:55 a.m. Daily San Antonio Atlanta 654 12:20 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Daily San Antonio Atlanta 652** 2:35 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Daily San Antonio Atlanta 650 5:10 p.m. 8:35 p.m. Daily * Effective June 12, 2008. ** Effective July 9, 2008. Nonstop Service from Atlanta to San Antonio From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Atlanta San Antonio 657 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Daily Atlanta San Antonio 653** 12:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Daily Atlanta San Antonio 651 3:20 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily Atlanta San Antonio 647 9:20 p.m. 10:35 p.m. Daily ** Effective July 9, 2008.
Following is a sample of fares* AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from San Antonio. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by April 14, 2008, for travel through July 9, 2008. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:
Destination Introductory Lowest Walk- Lowest Business Fare up Class Atlanta $79 $239 $349
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, 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 change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $10.00 per person. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by April 14, 2008. Travel must be completed by July 9, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per- segment tax of $3.50. 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: AirTran Airways Tad Hutcheson Judy Graham-Weaver Quinnie Jenkins 678.254.7442
Monday February 25, 12:00 pm ET - Airline Asks Residents to Remember Its Flights and Low Fares in the 'Alamo City' -
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News), today announced plans to begin service to San Antonio, Texas on June 11, 2008. With San Antonio as the airline's 58th destination, the expanding low-fare carrier will offer four roundtrip nonstop flights between San Antonio International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The route will be served by AirTran Airways' popular Boeing 717-200 aircraft, which seats 117 passengers (12 in Business Class and 105 in coach).
"AirTran Airways' mission is to bring down fares. We want to give residents the opportunity to travel, while simultaneously encouraging tourists to visit the historic Alamo and the River Walk in San Antonio," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "We're excited to provide San Antonio's business and leisure travelers access to popular destinations across the country as well as the opportunity to fly America's youngest all-Boeing fleet."
"This is tremendous news for air travelers in San Antonio," said Mark Webb, aviation department director for San Antonio International Airport. "AirTran Airways has an impeccable record when it comes to customer service and on-time operations, and they're going to be bringing the low-cost model to one of the most popular destinations in the San Antonio market, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport."
In addition to the nonstop flights, AirTran Airways connects to 46 destinations through Atlanta, including attractive flights for the business traveler to New York, Washington D.C. and Boston. AirTran Airways also offers connections to popular vacation destinations such as Orlando, Tampa and San Juan.
The following nonstop flights between San Antonio and Atlanta will be available beginning June 11, 2008, unless otherwise indicated:
Nonstop Service from San Antonio to Atlanta From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency San Antonio Atlanta 658* 6:30 a.m. 9:55 a.m. Daily San Antonio Atlanta 654 12:20 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Daily San Antonio Atlanta 652** 2:35 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Daily San Antonio Atlanta 650 5:10 p.m. 8:35 p.m. Daily * Effective June 12, 2008. ** Effective July 9, 2008. Nonstop Service from Atlanta to San Antonio From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Atlanta San Antonio 657 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Daily Atlanta San Antonio 653** 12:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Daily Atlanta San Antonio 651 3:20 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily Atlanta San Antonio 647 9:20 p.m. 10:35 p.m. Daily ** Effective July 9, 2008.
Following is a sample of fares* AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from San Antonio. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by April 14, 2008, for travel through July 9, 2008. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:
Destination Introductory Lowest Walk- Lowest Business Fare up Class Atlanta $79 $239 $349
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, 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 change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $10.00 per person. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by April 14, 2008. Travel must be completed by July 9, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per- segment tax of $3.50. 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: AirTran Airways Tad Hutcheson Judy Graham-Weaver Quinnie Jenkins 678.254.7442
