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AirTran Holdings Inc. is the parent company of AirTran Airways, a commercial airline based in Orlando, Fla. AirTran is a low-cost carrier that operates more than 700 flights a day to more than 50 cities, with a route network centered around its hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. AirTran operates a fleet of about 140 jets, all of which are Boeing 717s or Boeing 737s. It made more than $1.8 billion in gross revenue in 2006. AirTran is currently the third-busiest carrier at Orlando International Airport.
The company was founded in 1992 as ValuJet Airlines and nearly collapsed following the May 11, 1996 crash of ValuJet Flight 592 in the Florida Everglades, which k...
The company was founded in 1992 as ValuJet Airlines and nearly collapsed following the May 11, 1996 crash of ValuJet Flight 592 in the Florida Everglades, which k...
AirTran Holdings Inc. is the parent company of AirTran Airways, a commercial airline based in Orlando, Fla. AirTran is a low-cost carrier that operates more than 700 flights a day to more than 50 cities, with a route network centered around its hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. AirTran operates a fleet of about 140 jets, all of which are Boeing 717s or Boeing 737s. It made more than $1.8 billion in gross revenue in 2006. AirTran is currently the third-busiest carrier at Orlando International Airport.
The company was founded in 1992 as ValuJet Airlines and nearly collapsed following the May 11, 1996 crash of ValuJet Flight 592 in the Florida Everglades, which killed all 110 people onboard. On July 10, 1997, ValuJet acquired Orlando-based AirTran Airways and subsequently assumed the smaller company's name.
AirTran's chairman is Joe Leonard, and its chief executive officer is Bob Fornaro. It is a publicly held company and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AAI.
The company was founded in 1992 as ValuJet Airlines and nearly collapsed following the May 11, 1996 crash of ValuJet Flight 592 in the Florida Everglades, which killed all 110 people onboard. On July 10, 1997, ValuJet acquired Orlando-based AirTran Airways and subsequently assumed the smaller company's name.
AirTran's chairman is Joe Leonard, and its chief executive officer is Bob Fornaro. It is a publicly held company and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AAI.
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Best from BWI: Florida
Miami is hot, and we're not just talking about the temperature. Consider the $1 billion poured into the stalwart Fontainebleau Hotel. The newly restored hotel has 1,504 rooms, a spa and a freeform poolscape. Now that's hot. Fort Lauderdale Southwest...Tags: Personal Service, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Grateful patrons say thanks to merchants
Sentinel ColumnistHappy Thanksgiving! Step up for a third helping of above-and-beyond customer service by Central Florida merchants and businesses. I received more nominations than you can shake a drumstick at or fit into my column, so next week check out my blog...Tags: Douglas MacArthur, Consumer Electronics Industry, Mount Dora
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Unfriendly skies
Of The Associated PressSome in Congress pounced this week on what they view as the hypocrisy of auto executives flying in corporate jets to Washington to ask for public help. Corporations insist riding on private planes is not a lavish perk, but rather a necessary security...Tags: Corporate Officers, Transportation, Michigan, Georgia, Intel Corp.
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Best from BWI: Boston
Want to get close to where the Pilgrims landed? A trip to Boston will get you within distance of a visit to either Plymouth Rock or Cape Cod. Boston - $182 AirTran Boston - $327 Continental Boston - $405 US Airways Restricted round-trip fees as...Tags: Plymouth, Trips and Vacations
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Southwest seeks to trim gates, not flights, at BWI
Amid a flagging economy, Southwest Airlines wants to give up nearly a quarter of its gates at Maryland's flagship airport, company officials said yesterday. The low-cost carrier, which operates more than half the flights at Baltimore-Washington...Tags: Transportation, Maryland, Southwest Airlines Company, Air Transportation, Peter Franchot
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After deals for Mexico and Canada flights, Southwest mulls next international moves
AP Airlines WriterDALLAS (AP) _ One of the knocks on Southwest Airlines — you'll hear it from fans of other carriers — is that you can't fly to London or Paris on one of its planes. That won't change right away, but Southwest is finally taking baby steps...Tags: Transportation, WestJet Airlines Limited, Sales, Alpine Skiing, Petroleum Industry
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Southwest Airlines plans to offer service to Mexico, Canada
The Associated PressOne of the knocks on Southwest Airlines — you'll hear it from fans of other carriers — is that you can't fly to London or Paris on one of its planes. That won't change right away, but Southwest — a major carrier in South Florida —...Tags: Transportation, Hawaii, Petroleum Industry, Southwest Airlines Company, Air Transportation
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Southwest mulls more service
The Associated PressOne of the knocks on Southwest Airlines -- you'll hear it from fans of other carriers -- is that you can't fly to London or Paris on one of its planes. That won't change right away, but Southwest is finally taking baby steps into international service....Tags: Orlando International Airport, Sales, Hawaii, Southwest Airlines Company, Bankruptcy
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Low-cost carriers top airline quality rankings
The Associated PressLow-cost carriers topped the rankings of U.S. airlines for being on-time and uniting bags with passengers, while the big guys such as American Airlines brought up the rear, according to a new study of airline quality. Overall airline performance continued...Tags: JetBlue, Nebraska, Commuting, Transportation, Omaha
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AirTran adds $15 first-bag charge
AirTran Holdings Inc. added a $15 fee for the first checked piece of luggage, joining larger carriers including Delta Air Lines Inc. in charging for the service. The change takes effect for travel on Dec. 5, the Orlando, Fla.-based company said...Tags: Delta Air Lines, Transportation, Southwest Airlines Company, Air Transportation, Thurgood Marshall
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