AirTran Airways Announces New Routes From New York’s LaGuardia and Washington’s Reagan National Airports
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced an expansion of its operations at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Washington’s Reagan National Airport. Additional flights will begin from these airports on November 4, 2009, and are in addition to AirTran Airways’ existing flight schedule from these cities.
At LaGuardia, the airline will begin offering service to Indianapolis while increasing flights to Orlando. At Reagan National, AirTran Airways will increase the frequency of flights to Orlando and Atlanta.
“These new flights will make it easier than ever for passengers to get to some of the most important cities in the nation,” said Kevin Healy, senior vice president, marketing and planning. “Whether you’re trading on Wall Street or roaming the halls of the Capitol, AirTran Airways will get you there affordably and with our high-quality service.”
In November, AirTran will offer 19 daily flights to six cities nonstop from LaGuardia and 11 daily flights to four cities nonstop from Reagan National.
The following nonstop flights to and from LaGuardia will be available beginning November 4, 2009:
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Equipment
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Indianapolis LaGuardia 890 9:15 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Daily 717
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Indianapolis LaGuardia 896 3:31 p.m. 5:51 p.m. Daily 717
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LaGuardia Indianapolis 891 12:32 p.m. 2:37 p.m. Daily 717
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LaGuardia Indianapolis 897 6:30 p.m. 8:35 p.m. Daily 717
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Orlando LaGuardia 371 8:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Saturday/ 717
Sunday
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Orlando LaGuardia 375 10:35 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Daily 737
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LaGuardia Orlando 341 11:59 a.m. 2:53 p.m. Saturday/ 717
Sunday
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LaGuardia Orlando 376 1:55 p.m. 4:49 p.m. Daily 737
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The following nonstop flights to and from Reagan National will be available beginning November 4, 2009:
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Equipment
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Orlando Reagan 611 8:55 a.m. 11:03 a.m. Daily 717
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Orlando Reagan 615 2:50 p.m. 4:58 p.m. Daily 717
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Orlando Reagan 173 6:50 p.m. 8:58 p.m. Saturday 717
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Reagan Orlando 172 8:58 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Saturday 717
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Reagan Orlando 612 11:38 a.m. 1:55 p.m. Daily 717
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Reagan Orlando 616 2:44 p.m. 5:01 p.m. Daily 717
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Atlanta Reagan 179 1:45 p.m. 3:25 p.m. Daily 717
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Reagan Atlanta 174 6:55 p.m. 8:49 p.m. Daily 717
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AirTran Airways is offering the following sample fares* for its new flights from LaGuardia and Reagan National. Fares listed are one-way and are valid in either direction.
Destination Introductory Fare
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LaGuardia to/from Indianapolis $69
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LaGuardia to/from Orlando $79
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Reagan National to/from Orlando $79
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AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.
*All fares are one-way. Introductory sale fares are non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any changes made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by August 28, 2009, and travel must be completed by November 19, 2009. A first bag may be checked for a fee or up to $15 per person and a second bag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservation Center for an additional $15 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.60. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included.
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