Celebrate the Boeing 717 and Save At the Same Time!Business Editors ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 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 Fare Sale Starts Today; Save an Extra 5% On AirTran.com On October 12, 1999, AirTran Airways (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ) launched the Boeing 717 program with the airplane's first revenue service. Almost a year later, the airline celebrates that successful launch with a fare sale on seven-day advance purchase tickets. "In their first year of service, our new and growing fleet of ultra-quiet, efficient 717s have saved us millions of dollars, so we decided to pass on the savings to our customers," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways vice president, planning. Sale fares range from $42 to $99 each way and provide savings of up to 35 percent off standard seven-day advance purchase fares. Customers who book on AirTran Airways' award-winning web site, www.airtran.com, receive an additional 5 percent discount. Tickets must be purchased by October 17, 2000, and travel on these sale fares must be completed by February 12, 2001. Certain holiday blackout A complete loss of power. See brownout. dates apply.
Following is a sample of one-way Save In Advance Sale fares:
(Travel may originate in either city)
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Chicago $42
Atlanta-Savannah/Hilton Head $45
Philadelphia - Orlando $69
Buffalo - Orlando $75
Toledo - New Orleans $75
Fort Lauderdale - Memphis $80
Moline/Quad Cities - Atlanta $80
Flint - Miami $90
Boston - Dallas/Fort Worth $99
Dallas/Fort Worth - Newark $99
Houston - Washington, D.C. $99
Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 294 daily departures to 32 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 135 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 round·trip or round-trip also round trip n. A trip from one place to another and back, usually over the same route. purchase or Saturday night stay. AirTran Airways is the launch customer for the Boeing 717, today's newest, most innovative commercial aircraft. 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' website at www.airtran.com, call your travel agent or call AirTran Airways at 800/AIRTRAN (800/247-8726) or 770/994-8258 (in Atlanta). 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 air·fare n. Fare for travel by aircraft. Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance . Fares require a 7-day advance purchase. Tickets must be purchased by October 17, 2000. Travel must be completed by February 12, 2001. Seats are limited, subject to availability and may not be available on all flights (especially around the Thanksgiving Thanksgiving annual U.S. holiday celebrating harvest and yearly blessings; originated with Pilgrims (1621). [Am. Culture: EB, IX: 922] See : America Thanksgiving national holiday with luxurious dinner as chief ritual. [Am. Pop. , Christmas and New Year's holidays). Blackout dates are as follows: November 21, 22, 26, 27 and December 22, 23, 2000. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of up to $2.75. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $12 are not included. |
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