AirTran Airways Heats Up the Runway in Daytona Beach
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , launched flight service at Daytona Beach International Airport today with a water salute from Volusia County Fire Services Station 17 and a press conference. On hand to celebrate the new service were the Volusia County Council, community leaders and NASCAR star Matt Kenseth — who waved the checkered flag as the inaugural AirTran Airways’ flight arrived.
“AirTran Airways is pleased to bring needed low-fare air service to the Daytona Beach community,” said Loral Blinde, AirTran Airways’ vice president of human resources. “With daily nonstop flights to our Atlanta hub, our customers will have access to more than 40 destinations across the country. Likewise, NASCAR enthusiasts will now have direct access to the crown jewel of racing facilities and beach-combers can soak up the sun on one of the finest stretches of sand in Florida, with convenient and reliable service that is currently unmatched at Daytona Beach International.” He added, “We pride ourselves on making air travel easy, affordable and enjoyable with free XM Satellite Radio at every seat, an award-winning frequent flyer program and Business Class seating, plus the excellent customer service provided by our friendly Crew Members. We know this service will be a roaring success for Daytona residents and visitors alike.”
“This is great news for the Daytona Beach International Airport, AirTran Airways and all of our commuters and business travelers in Volusia County who now have access to convenient, low fare service,” stated Representative John L. Mica (R-FL), the Republican leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “AirTran Airways’ flight connections to and from Atlanta and Baltimore open up a world of travel opportunities for East Central Florida’s flying public.”
“This new service is the result of ongoing work, cooperation and mutual support between AirTran Airways, Volusia County/Daytona Beach International Airport and Volusia’s three tourism advertising authorities,” said Volusia County Council Chair Frank Bruno. “This is very significant. AirTran Airways is such a good fit for our airport. AirTran Airways is the first major low-fare carrier at Daytona Beach International Airport. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with them.”
The following nonstop service from Daytona Beach International Airport is available beginning January 11, 2007, unless otherwise noted:
Nonstop Service Between Daytona Beach and Atlanta From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Daytona Beach* Atlanta 890 8:30 a.m. 9:55 a.m. Daily Daytona Beach Atlanta 892 11:30 a.m. 12:55 p.m. Daily Daytona Beach Atlanta 895 4:10 p.m. 5:35 p.m. Daily *Effective January 12. Nonstop Service Between Daytona Beach and Atlanta (cont.) From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Atlanta Daytona Beach 891 9:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Daily Atlanta Daytona Beach 894 2:20 p.m. 3:40 p.m. Daily Atlanta Daytona Beach 896 8:05 p.m. 9:25 p.m. Daily Nonstop Service Between Daytona Beach and Atlanta (Effective February 15) From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Daytona Beach Atlanta 898 10:40 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Daily Atlanta Daytona Beach 899 12:40p.m. 2:00 p.m. Daily
Nonstop Service Between Daytona Beach and Baltimore (Effective February 15)
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Daytona Beach Baltimore 889 2:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily Baltimore Daytona Beach 897 8:00 a.m. 10:10 a.m. Daily
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company and one of America’s largest low-fare airlines with 8,000 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates nearly 700 daily flights to 52 destinations. The airline’s hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways’ aircraft features the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 to create America’s youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class and XM Satellite Radio on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/ (America Online Keyword: AirTran).
Media Contacts: Tad Hutcheson tad.hutcheson@airtran.com 678.254.7442 Judy Graham-Weaver judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com 678.254.7448
AirTran Airways
CONTACT: Tad Hutcheson, tad.hutcheson@airtran.com, +1-678-254-7442, orJudy Graham-Weaver, judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com, +1-678-254-7448, both forAirTran Airways
Web site: http://www.airtran.com/