AirTran Airways Announces Addition of Third Daily Flight Between Atlanta and Wichita; Enhanced Service Begins October 4, 2003.Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2003 AirTran Airways AirTran Airways is a low-cost airline that is a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA and is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings. AirTran operates over 750 daily flights throughout the eastern USA and the Midwest, including over 270 daily departures from , a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings AirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI) is a Nevada corporation that operates as an airline holding company. Its primary asset is AirTran Airways. History After the large amount of negative publicity surrounding the Flight 592 incident, ValuJet Airlines suffered serious , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ), today announced that, effective October 4, 2003, the low-fare airline will add one daily nonstop flight between Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (IATA: ICT, ICAO: KICT) is a commercial airport located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Wichita, in Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA. It is the largest airport in the state of Kansas. , bringing the total number of daily nonstop flights between the cities to three. Tickets are now available for purchase. "This third flight represents AirTran Airways' commitment to providing convenient and frequent flights for travelers to and from Wichita. We are pleased to bring more low-fare, high-quality service to Wichita," said John Kirby John Kirby (or Kirkby) is the name of several persons:
Service effective October 4, 2003:
Atlanta - Wichita Nonstop Service
Flight Departs Arrives
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2173(a) 11:50 a.m. 1:05 p.m.
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809 3:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
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811 8:05 p.m. 9:24 p.m.
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Wichita - Atlanta Nonstop Service
Flight Departs Arrives
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802 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
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2174(a) 1:35 p.m. 4:40 p.m.
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808 5:00 p.m. 8:02 p.m.
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(a) Denotes service using AirTran JetConnect, which is operated by
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp.
AirTran Airways is one of America's largest low-fare airlines - employing more than 5,400 professional Crew Members and serving 492 flights a day to 43 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport World's busiest airport is a claim that is fiercely fought over by the owners of the world's largest airports. The definition of "busiest" is debated as well, with claims being staked on the basis of aircraft operations, cargo traffic or total passengers. (by passenger volume), where it is the second largest carrier operating 189 flights a day. The airline never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay, and offers an affordable Business Class, assigned seating, easy online booking and check-in, the A-Plus Rewards frequent flier frequent flier n. One who travels often by air, especially on one airline. fre  quent-fli program, and the A2B A2B Anti-Two-BlockA2B Administration-to-Broker A2B Administration to Business corporate travel program. AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AAI), is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 717, the most modern, environmentally friendly aircraft in its class. In 2004, the company will begin taking delivery of 100 Boeing 737-700s, one of the most popular and reliable jet aircraft in its class. For more information and reservations, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran), call AirTran Airways at 800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726) or 770-994-8258 (in Atlanta) or your travel agent. |
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