AirTran Airways Resumes Service to Myrtle Beach; Adds Four Daily Nonstop Flights to/from Atlanta.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 resumed daily nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The airline offers four daily nonstop flights between Myrtle Beach International Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport (IATA: MYR, ICAO: KMYR) is a public airport located 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the city of Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina, USA. and its hub at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, with continuing service to more than 40 cities nationwide. The service will be offered by AirTran JetConnect operated by Air Wisconsin Air Wisconsin is an airline based in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation, or AWAC, is the largest privately held regional and commuter airline which operates regional jet flights as US Airways Express under contract to US Airways, serving around 70 Airlines Corporation using Canadair Regional Jets. "We are delighted to return service to our business and leisure customers in Myrtle Beach," said AirTran Airways 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. Joseph Leonard. "AirTran Airways' low fares and convenient schedule makes travel to this popular destination easier than ever."
New Daily Service effective March 4, 2003:
Atlanta to Myrtle Beach Nonstop Service
Flight Departs Arrives Equipment
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2160 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. CRJ(1)
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2162 1:30 p.m. 2:50 p.m. CRJ(1)
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2164 6:40 p.m. 8:00 p.m. CRJ(1)
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2166 10:30 p.m. 11:35 p.m. CRJ(1)
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Myrtle Beach to Atlanta Nonstop Service
Flight Departs Arrives Equipment
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2159 7:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. CRJ(1)
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2161 11:25 a.m. 12:40 p.m. CRJ(1)
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2163 3:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. CRJ(1)
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2165 8:25 p.m. 9:45 p.m. CRJ(1)
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(1) AirTran JetConnect operated by Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp.
Listed below are sample one-way fares valid for travel in either
direction through May 6, 2003:
Introductory Walk-up Business
Fare Class
Myrtle Beach to
Atlanta $49 $117 $152
AirTran Airways is America's second-largest low-fare airline - employing 5,000 professional Crew Members and serving 424 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 163 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 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. 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. (C) AirTran Airways 2003 |
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