AirTran Airways Initiates New International Service to and From Grand Bahama Island International Airport.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 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 (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ) today begins new low-fare service with one daily non-stop flight A non-stop flight in the aviation industry refers to any flight which does not involve any intermediate stops. Many laymen mistakenly assume that a "direct flight" is similar to a "non-stop flight". between Grand Bahama Grand Bahama: see Bahamas. Island International Airport and Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. This makes Grand Bahama Island the thirty-third destination the airline serves and its only international point. "As the only U.S. airline to provide daily jet service from its hub, we are eager to serve passengers traveling to the beautiful Grand Bahama Island," said Joe Leonard For the baseball player, see . Joe Leonard (born August 4, 1932, San Diego, California), is a retired American motorcycle racer and racecar driver. Leonard won the first AMA Grand National Championship Series in 1954 and won it again in 1956 and 1957. , chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The new service to this international destination is an example of AirTran Airways continued growth as a leader in the airline industry." "As Grand Bahama Island continues its renaissance, we are excited that AirTran Airways' new non-stop service makes it easier than ever for more vacationers from Atlanta, Chicago and two dozen other cities to experience all the destination has to offer," said the Honorary Cornelius A. Smith, minister of tourism for The Islands of the Bahamas Islands of the Bahamas. Directory: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A
The newest resort in the Bahamas, Our Lucaya, has a lot to offer AirTran Airways' passengers including seven-and-a-half acres of white sand beaches, two acclaimed 18-hole golf courses, a sensual spa and a casino. "With Our Lucaya being the second largest resort development ever in the Caribbean, it's wonderful that AirTran Airways has recognized that Atlanta residents in a land locked city want to be on a tropical island in a matter of an hour-and-a-half," said Marco Nijhof, Our Lucaya's Senior Vice President. AirTran Airways will be the only U.S. airline to provide daily jet service from its hub. In addition, passengers traveling from Chicago will be offered one-stop, same-airplane service through Atlanta. AirTran Airways will utilize new state-of-the-art Boeing 717 aircraft on the route. AirTran Airways' service schedule is as follows: Atlanta to Grand Bahama Island Daily, Nonstop Service Flight No. Departs Arrives Equipment ---------- ------- ------- --------- 11 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Boeing 717 Grand Bahama Island to Atlanta Daily, Nonstop Service Flight No. Departs Arrives Equipment ---------- ------- ------- --------- 12 12:35 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Boeing 717 Beginning December 12, AirTran Airways is offering an introductory sale fare of $79 one way from Atlanta, with a seven-day advance purchase. Travel on the sale fare from Atlanta to Grand Bahama Island must be purchased by January 31 and completed by February 7. Rules and restrictions apply and travel is not valid on December 22, 23 and 26. AirTran Airways also offers travelers going from Atlanta to Grand Bahama Island a low walkup walk·up also walk-up n. 1. An apartment house or office building with no elevator. 2. An apartment or office in a building with no elevator. fare of $229 one way and a Business Class fare of $314 one way. Information on other AirTran Airways travel programs - such as $25 Business Class upgrades and A-Plus Rewards (AirTran Airways' frequent flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons program) - are available on AirTran Airways' website (www.airtran.com). Below is a sample of AirTran Airways' one-way fares to and from Grand Bahama Island:
14-Day Advance Lowest Walkup Business Class
Boston $129 $249 $359
Chicago (Midway) $139 $249 $359
New York $129 $249 $359
Dallas/Ft. Worth $149 $259 $369
Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 310 daily departures to 34 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 137 daily departures from 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. . 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 celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of the Boeing 717, the quietest, most modern and fuel-efficient commercial aircraft in its class. 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. (AMEX:AAI). For more information and reservations, visit AirTran Airways' Web site at www.airtran.com, call your travel agent or call AirTran Airways at 800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726) or 770-994-8258 (in Atlanta). 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 flights. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice. U.S. and Bahamian taxes of $33.80 roundtrip will be applied. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $12 are not included.(c)AirTran Airways 2000. |
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