AirTran Announces New Daily Non-Stop Jet Service Between Orlando and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 1999--AirTran (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 ) and Beau Rivage 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), announced today that the two companies have entered a joint marketing partnership to provide daily non-stop jet service between Orlando International Airport “KMCO” redirects here. For other uses, see KMCO (disambiguation). “MCO” redirects here. For other uses, see MCO (disambiguation). Orlando International Airport (IATA: MCO, ICAO: KMCO, FAA LID: MCO)[2] (MCO MCO Managed care organization, see there ) and Gulfport/Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase; see alanine transaminase. GPT abbr. glutamic-pyruvic transaminase GPT glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. ). The new service will commence on April 1, 1999, just two weeks after the opening of Beau Rivage, a $650 million world class destination resort developed by Mirage Resorts, Incorporated. Reservations and ticket sales for all flights are now available for purchase. "The introduction of daily non-stop scheduled jet service between Orlando and Gulfport/Biloxi will provide convenient access to the Mississippi Gulf Coast The Mississippi Gulf Coast refers to the three Mississippi counties which lie on the Gulf of Mexico: Hancock County, Mississippi, Harrison County, Mississippi, and Jackson County, Mississippi. ," said Joe Leonard, Chairman, President 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. of AirTran. "We are particularly pleased to partner with the prestigious Mirage Resorts. With only a one hour flight, travelers can experience one of the hottest emerging destinations in the country." Customers may purchase air only tickets for travel through AirTran or their travel agent. Travel packages that include round trip airfare and hotel accommodations at Beau Rivage may be purchased through Mirage Resorts Vacations, the company's travel division. AirTran operates over 130 daily departures from Atlanta and offers the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. Systemwide, AirTran operates over 270 daily departures to 31 cities. Recipient of Entrepreneur magazine's 1998 award for "Best Domestic Low-Fare Airline," AirTran provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States and Midwest. Unlike other airlines, AirTran never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. Currently operating a fleet of 49 jet aircraft, AirTran is the launch customer for the new Boeing 717-200 with a firm order of 50 aircraft and options for another 50. Delivery of these aircraft commences this fall. AirTran is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAIR). Mirage Resorts is widely recognized as a leader in the resort industry. The company has twice been named to the Fortune Magazine Top Ten most Admired Companies in America list and is often the recipient of industry awards and accolades. In addition to Beau Rivage, Mirage Resorts developed, owns and operates the Golden Nugget, The Mirage, Treasure Island and its newest destination resort, Bellagio, in Las Vegas. For more information and flight reservations, call your travel agent, 800-AIRTRAN (800/247-8726), 770/994-8258 (in Atlanta), or visit the AirTran website at www.airtran.com. For packages including hotel and air reservations and entertainment and spa packages, call 800-360-7111 or visit Mirage Resorts Vacation's website at www.mirageresortsvacations.com. |
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