AirTran Holdings Elects J. Veronica Biggins, Robert Fornaro to Company's Board of Directors.Business Editors ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2001 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 AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ), parent company of 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 announced that J. Veronica Biggins and Robert Fornaro have been elected to the AirTran Holdings Board of Directors. The election took place at the company's annual shareholders meeting this morning. A Senior Partner of Heidrick & Struggles International, an executive search firm, Biggins is a key member of Atlanta's business community. Recently honored by WITI (Women In Technology International, Sherman Oaks, CA, www.witi.com) An organization dedicated to the professional development of women in science and technology, founded in 1989. It supports regional chapters and conferences and provides ongoing opportunities for information exchange, Atlanta, the local chapter of Women in Technology International, Biggins was among 28 distinguished Atlanta businesswomen selected as "Women Forging the Future" in April 2001. "We're pleased to welcome such an outstanding member of the Atlanta business community to our Board of Directors," said Joe Leonard, 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. . "Veronica brings to the Board her wealth of experience as a consultant as well as her strong ties to our hub market." Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Biggins served as Assistant to the President of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. and Director of Presidential Personnel from 1994 to 1995. She directed the selection and hiring of more than 4,000 political appointees for President Clinton. As AirTran Airways' President since joining the company in March 1999, and recently appointed to the additional job of 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. , Fornaro brings his vision for the future of the airline to AirTran Holdings' Board of Directors. "AirTran Airways has experienced an incredible amount of growth with Bob as its President, and we are fortunate to add his extraordinary knowledge of and experience with the airline industry to the Board," said Leonard. Prior to joining AirTran Airways, Fornaro operated a successful consulting practice. From 1992 to 1998, Fornaro served as Senior Vice President, Planning, for US Airways where he oversaw the company's route planning, pricing, revenue management and corporate strategy. Before joining US Airways, Fornaro held the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing Planning, at Northwest airlines where his responsibilities included route strategy and pricing, as well as managing Northwest's international alliances and regional airline partners. Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 326 daily departures to 34 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 148 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. . Named "Best Low-Fare Airline" for 2001 by Entrepreneur magazine, AirTran Airways provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States 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 and most environmentally friendly commercial aircraft. AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AAI). For more information and reservations, visit AirTran Airways' Web site at www.airtran.com (America Online keyword: AirTran), call your travel agent or call AirTran Airways at 800/AIRTRAN (800/247-8726) or 770/994-8258 (in Atlanta). |
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