AirTran Airways Heads West - to Denver; Low-Fare Carrier Adds Mile-High City; Broncos Ed McCaffrey Cuts Ribbon.Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 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 began daily nonstop service to Denver International Airport This article is about Denver International Airport. For other uses, see KDEN (disambiguation). Denver International Airport (IATA: DEN, ICAO: KDEN, FAA LID: DEN), often called DIA , making Denver the airline's 41st destination. The airline launched two daily nonstop flights between Denver and Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, with connections to all of the airline's destinations across the country. Effective July 2, 2003, AirTran Airways will operate a third additional daily nonstop flight between Denver and Atlanta. The airline continues its westward expansion this summer with the addition of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Calif., and Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev., to the carrier's network on June 4 and June 11, respectively. All flights to/from Denver will operate using new Boeing 717 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. "This is a significant day for AirTran Airways as we commence our expansion into the Western U.S. with the launch of new service to Denver," said Robert L. Fornaro, AirTran Airways' president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "As a top destination for business and leisure travelers, we believe that our high quality, low-fare service will stimulate travel demand to and from the Denver-area." "We are certainly pleased to be AirTran Airways' first western destination," stated Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb. "Air service is a key component of Denver's overall economic growth, and Denver International Airport is the engine that will continue to drive our economy." "AirTran Airways is the seventh new carrier in the last two years to initiate service to Denver International Airport, indicative of the continued strength of our market and hub," said Bruce Baumgartner Bruce Robert Baumgartner (born November 2 1960, in Haledon, New Jersey) is a retired American amateur wrestler and current Director of Athletics for the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. , Denver International Airport's manager of aviation. "We look forward to supporting our newest airline partner to make their Denver service successful." At today's press conference at Denver International Airport, AirTran Airways' Director of Marketing Tad Hutcheson will present Ed McCaffrey Edward T. McCaffrey (born August 17, 1968 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the New York Giants (1991-1993), San Francisco 49ers (1994) and the Denver Broncos (1995-2003) of the National Football League. , wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, with a $5,000 donation to The McCaffrey Family Foundation. The foundation supports children and families in the Denver area.
Listed below are the new nonstop flights effective May 21, 2003:
Denver - Atlanta:
Departs Arrives Frequency
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8:00 a.m. 12:55 p.m. Daily, eff. 7/3/03
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11:40 a.m. 4:40 p.m. Daily
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3:05 p.m. 8:05 p.m. Daily
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Atlanta - Denver:
Departs Arrives Frequency
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9:45 a.m. 10:55 a.m. Daily
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1:10 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Daily
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8:50 p.m. 10:05 p.m. Daily, eff. 7/2/03
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Listed below are sample one-way fares (fares are valid in either
direction) valid for travel on or after May 21, 2003:
Market Lowest Lowest Business
Coach Fare Class Fare
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Denver to Atlanta $119 $284
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Denver to Orlando $129 $319
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Denver to
New York LaGuardia $119 $319
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AirTran Airways is one of America's largest low-fare airlines - employing more than 5,000 professional Crew Members and serving 488 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 188 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 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 See AOL. 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. Travel to/from Denver begins May 21, 2003. Tickets must be purchased and travel must be completed by May 31, 2003. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. For travel beginning June 1, 2003, fares will increase by $5. 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. (C)AirTran Airways 2003 |
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