AirTran Holdings to be Listed on the NYSE; Chairman and CEO Joe Leonard Scheduled to Ring Opening Bell on August 15th.Business Editors ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2001 AirTran Holdings, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ), parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., today announced that it will move from the American Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange (AMEX) Stock exchange in the U.S. Originally known as “the Curb,” it began as an outdoor marketplace in New York City c. 1850. It moved indoors to its present location in the Wall Street area in 1921. to the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. for official listing on August 15, 2001. The Company's ticker symbol Ticker Symbol An arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors will continue to be AAI. To celebrate the listing at the NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joe Leonard is scheduled to ring the opening bell. "Following the success of AirTran Airways' tenth profitable quarter, we have been invited to join the world's leading companies at the New York Stock Exchange," said Leonard. "This is a proud and exciting day for our shareholders, employee-crew members and customers. Our joining the world's most prestigious stock exchange is an important milestone in the history of our Company, and it is a tremendous opportunity to increase our visibility with the financial community and the public." "We are thrilled to welcome AirTran Holdings to the New York Stock Exchange," said Dick Grasso, NYSE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "AirTran's record of innovation and growth has made it a leader in the field of affordable air travel, and an outstanding addition to our roster of listed companies. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with AirTran and its shareholders." Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 338 daily departures to 34 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 151 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. Recipient of six consecutive annual "Diamond Awards" from the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control for excellence in maintenance training, AirTran Airways is the launch customer for the Boeing 717, one of 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 http://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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