AirTran Airways Begins Daily Nonstop Service Between Baltimore/Washington and Grand Bahama Island.Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 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 launched its second international route with one new daily nonstop flight between Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI BWI abbr. British West Indies ) and Grand Bahama Grand Bahama: see Bahamas. Island's Freeport International Airport (FPO (For Position Only) A low-resolution image used to mark the placement of the final image. During the draft stages of a publication, FPOs are often used instead of the high-resolution images, which take up a significant amount of storage. ). The new service will operate using all new Boeing 717 jet aircraft, the most modern, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] aircraft in its class with such features as 100 percent fresh air circulated throughout the cabin and EasyFit overhead bins. "Encouraged by the increase in demand for travel to this popular international destination, AirTran Airways is pleased to offer our Baltimore/Washington customers a more convenient way to travel to the Caribbean," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning and sales.
New daily nonstop service effective March 4, 2003:
Baltimore/Washington to Grand Bahama Island Nonstop Service
Flight Departs Arrives
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17 3:05 p.m. 5:35 p.m.
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Grand Bahama Island to Baltimore/Washington Nonstop Service
Flight Departs Arrives
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16 11:55 a.m. 2:25 p.m.
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Listed below are sample one-way fares valid for travel in
either direction:
Lowest Lowest Business
Market Leisure Walk-up Class
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Baltimore/Washington -
Grand Bahama Island $99 $199 $249
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AirTran Airways is America's second-largest low-fare airline - employing 5,000 professional Crew Members and serving 448 flights a day to 41 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 172 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 program, and the A2B A2B Anti-Two-Block A2B Administration-to-Broker A2B Administration to Business corporate travel program. AirTran Airways also is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AAI), and the world's largest operator of the Boeing 717, the most modern, environmentally friendly aircraft in its class. For more information and reservations, visit 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. 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. Lowest leisure fare requires a fourteen-day advance purchase. Seats are limited, subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.00. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18.00 are not included. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of up to $36.50. (C) AirTran Airways 2003 |
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