AirTran Airways Increases Service Between Gulfport/Biloxi and Atlanta.Business Editors ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2000 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 today announces additional nonstop service between Gulfport/Biloxi and Atlanta, to meet growing demand for affordable business air travel in the two markets. Additional service from Atlanta to Gulfport/Biloxi will begin June 10, 2000. Additional service from Gulfport/Biloxi to Atlanta will begin June 11, 2000. "AirTran Airways is pleased to increase service between Gulfport/Biloxi and Atlanta," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "The Gulfport/Biloxi and Atlanta business communities have been extremely receptive to AirTran Airways, indicating strong demand for affordable air travel between the two markets. Additional service will make AirTran Airways' affordable fares and Caring Customer Service more accessible, for Gulfport/Biloxi-Atlanta and travel to the 30 other cities the airline serves." Following is AirTran Airways' increased service flight schedule:
Atlanta to Gulfport/Biloxi:
Flight No. Departs Arrives Frequency
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651 1:10 p.m. 1:20 p.m. Daily
657 5:50 p.m. 6:05 p.m. Daily
New, 6/10/00 659 8:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Daily
Gulfport/Biloxi to Atlanta:
Flight No. Departs Arrives Frequency
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New, 6/11/00 650 7:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Daily
654 10:10 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Daily
658 7:00 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Daily
Tickets are available for purchase on AirTran Airways' website at www.airtran.com, through travel agents or AirTran Airways' reservations. AirTran Airways' one-way fares between Gulfport/Biloxi and Atlanta are as follows:
14-day Advance Walkup Business Class
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Gulfport/Biloxi-Atlanta $73 $177 $202
Customers of Beau Rivage The Beau Rivage is a waterfront casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA. It is owned and operated by MGM Mirage. Beau Rivage was rebuilt and re-opened a year after Hurricane Katrina (see details below). The Beau Rivage hotel is currently the tallest building in Mississippi. Resort -- a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Mirage Resorts, Incorporated (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MIR) and marketing partner to AirTran Airways -- also will benefit from the increased service. The two companies entered a joint marketing partnership in 1999, providing daily nonstop jet service between Gulfport/Biloxi Regional Airport and five southeastern cities, including Atlanta. Therefore, increased Gulfport/Biloxi-Atlanta service will afford Beau Rivage customers additional options for leisure travel. Mirage Resorts is widely recognized as a leader in the resort, gaming and entertainment industry. The company has twice been named to Fortune's Top Ten Most Admired Companies in America list, and often is the recipient of industry awards and accolades. In addition to Beau Rivage, Mirage Resorts developed, owns and operates the Golden Nugget Casinos:
search for buried treasure ignited by discovery of ancient map. [Br. Lit.: Treasure Island] See : Treasure and Bellagio -- all in 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. . Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 280 daily departures to 30 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 131 daily departures from Hartsfield Atlanta International, 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. . AirTran Airways provides everyday, affordable air travel 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. , and unlike other airlines, never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. AirTran Airways is the launch customer for the Boeing 717, today's newest, most innovative commercial aircraft. AirTran Airways is 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. (Nasdaq:AAIR AAIR Asthma and Allergy Information and Research AAIR Army Accident Investigation and Reporting AAIR Asynchronous Adaptive Incremental Redundancy AAIR AI Language Research Institute ). For more information and reservations, visit AirTran Airways' website at www.airtran.com, call your travel agent or call AirTran Airways at 800/AIRTRAN (800/247-8726) or 770/994-8258 (in Atlanta). Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Statements regarding market and business travel demand are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. and are not historical facts. Instead, they are estimates or projections involving numerous risks or uncertainties, including but not limited to, consumer demand and acceptance of services offered by the Company, the Company's ability to maintain current cost levels, fare levels and actions by competitors, regulatory matters and general economic conditions. The Company disclaims any obligation or duty to update or correct any of its forward-looking statements. 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. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of up to $2.50. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $12 are not included. (c)AirTran Airways 2000. |
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