AirTran Airways Announces Grade A Deal Sale Fares; Additional Discounts Available Online At airtran.com.Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2002 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 Grade A Deal sale fares with new discounts on seven-day advance purchase tickets. These fares are good for travel through September 30, 2002, and are available for purchase through March 12, 2002. Travel to/from Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Ft. Myers must be completed by April 15, 2002, and is valid southbound south·bound adj. Going toward the south. southbound Adjective going towards the south Adj. 1. Sunday through Wednesday and northbound north·bound adj. Going toward the north. northbound Adjective going towards the north Adj. 1. Tuesday through Friday. Between April 16 and September 30, 2002, travel is valid every day of the week to/from Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Ft. Myers. In addition to the promotional fares, travelers can save an extra five dollars on sale fares by booking through airtran.com. Like all AirTran Airways fares, these fares require neither a roundtrip purchase nor a Saturday night stay. Travelers can save up to 35 percent by taking advantage of these fares. Tickets are also available for purchase through travel agents or AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. En espanol, 1-877-581-9842.
Sample one-way sale fares (travel may originate in either city):
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Sale Fare airtran.com fare
Atlanta - Buffalo/Niagara $75 $70
Atlanta - Chicago (Midway) $75 $70
Atlanta - Grand Bahama Island $84 $79
Atlanta - Orlando $75 $70
Atlanta - Savannah/Hilton Head $39 $34
Baltimore/Washington - Boston $44 $39
Baltimore/Washington - Orlando $70 $65
Boston - Miami $85 $80
Chicago (Midway) - Fort Myers $90 $85
Dallas/Fort Worth - Washington (Dulles) $99 $94
Dayton - Fort Lauderdale $84 $79
Fort Myers - Baltimore/Washington $75 $70
Houston - Newark $99 $94
Newport News - New York (LaGuardia) $44 $39
Orlando - Newport News $64 $59
Philadelphia - Orlando $75 $70
Pittsburgh - Chicago (Midway) $39 $34
Rochester - Atlanta $59 $54
Rochester - Baltimore/Washington $39 $34
Tampa - Miami $37 $32
Tampa - Tallahassee $37 $32
"Our affordable fares and unique amenities make it a great time to escape the winter doldrums doldrums (dŏl`drəmz) or equatorial belt of calms, area around the earth centered slightly north of the equator between the two belts of trade winds. and get a head start on spring break," said Kevin Healy, vice president of planning and sales. AirTran Airways provides affordable air travel with 346 flights a day to 36 cities throughout the eastern United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . 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 146 flights a day. AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI). Unlike other airlines, AirTran Airways never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. The airline offers a Business Class any business can afford, all-assigned seating, a generous frequent flier frequent flier n. One who travels often by air, especially on one airline. fre  quent-fli program, and a corporate program called A2B A2B Anti-Two-BlockA2B Administration-to-Broker A2B Administration to Business . For more information and reservations, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online See AOL. Keyword: AirTran), call your travel agent or AirTran Airways at 1-800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726) or 770-994-8258 in Atlanta. En espanol, 1-877-581-9842. Rules and Restrictions: All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable, and a $50 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seven-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by March 12, 2002. Travel must be completed by September 30, 2002. Travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Miami, Orlando and Tampa markets before April 15, 2002, only valid on Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. Travel from Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Miami, Orlando and Tampa markets before April 15, 2002, only valid on Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday/Friday. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates are as follows: March 21 through April 1; April 7; May 24 and 28; June 28 and 29; July 6 and 7; August 30; and September 2, 2002. Travel to/from Rochester begins March 14, 2002. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3. 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. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Grand Bahama: see Bahamas. Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of up to $34.70. (c)AirTran Airways 2002 |
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