https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airtran airways/ Airtran Airways News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:58:33+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-connect-networks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-connect-networks/ Southwest Airlines announced today that it has successfully completed the connection between the Southwest and AirTran networks. Customers are now able to purchase itineraries to the airlines’ combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. The newly connected itineraries are on sale now via all Southwest and AirTran sales channels for service starting on April 14. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-continues-merger-with-airtran-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-continues-merger-with-airtran-airways/ Southwest Airlines has announced it is taking the next step in its merger with subsidiary AirTran Airways. Customers are now able to purchase a growing number of itineraries between the Southwest and AirTran networks for travel on a single itinerary. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-begin-connecting-networks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-begin-connecting-networks/ Luv is in the air! Southwest Airlines LUV -1.21%  announced today that it is taking the next step in its marriage with subsidiary, AirTran Airways. Customers are now able to purchase a growing number of itineraries between the Southwest and AirTran networks for travel on a single itinerary. Soon, Customers will be able to book flights to any of the airlines’ combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-and-airtran-flight-attendants-ratify-seniority-integration-agreem/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-and-airtran-flight-attendants-ratify-seniority-integration-agreem/ Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that Flight Attendants from Southwest Airlines, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) 556, and AirTran Airways, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) Council 57, voted to ratify their Seniority Integration Agreement. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-non-stop-baltimore-aruba-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-non-stop-baltimore-aruba-flight/ AirTran Airways has announced the carrier will add a new nonstop destination from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) with Saturday and Sunday service to Aruba (AUA). Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:53:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-planning-radical-changes-at-airtran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-planning-radical-changes-at-airtran/ Southwest Airlines plans “radical changes” at AirTran Airways, the low-cost airline it acquired in May. Gary Kelly, chief executive at the Dallas-based carrier, said: “I think we can improve the profitability and so absolutely you are going to see a different offering there.” Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:21:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-add-service-to-milwaukee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-add-service-to-milwaukee/ Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways today announced additional service coming to Milwaukee. Beginning Sept 6, 2011, AirTran will add two daily roundtrips between Milwaukee and Des Moines, IA, as well as two daily roundtrips between Milwaukee and Akron-Canton, OH. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-launches-new-service-between-atlanta-and-bermuda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-launches-new-service-between-atlanta-and-bermuda/ AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines, today began daily nonstop service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and L.F. Wade International Airport in St. George’s, Bermuda. Fri, 27 May 2011 17:29:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/doj-green-lights-southwest-airlines-acquisition-of-airtran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/doj-green-lights-southwest-airlines-acquisition-of-airtran/ Southwest Airlines has been cleared to complete its acquisition of AirTran after an investigation found the deal was “not likely to substantially lessen competition”. Officials at the American Department of Justice found the merged firm would be able to offer new service on routes that neither serves today. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:14:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-moves-close-to-airtran-completion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-moves-close-to-airtran-completion/ Southwest Airlines has confirmed it intends to close its transaction to acquire AirTran, on May 2nd 2011. Southwest also said it anticipates Bob Jordan, Southwest’s executive vice president strategy and planning, to be appointed as president of AirTran to help guide the airline through its integration with Southwest. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:09:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-signs-expedia-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-signs-expedia-deal/ Expedia, today announced it has signed a marketing and distribution agreement with AirTran Airways, one of the largest low-cost scheduled airlines in the United States offering more than 700 daily flights to more than 60 destinations across the US and the Caribbean. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-pilots-airtran-pilots-and-carriers-reach-four-party-agre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-pilots-airtran-pilots-and-carriers-reach-four-party-agre/ Earlier today, the respective Unions representing Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Pilots, as well as both Companies signed a Four-Party Process Agreement that provides for the two pilot groups to begin their seniority integration discussions prior to legal closing of the AirTran acquisition. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-begins-service-between-baltimore-washington-and-bermuda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-begins-service-between-baltimore-washington-and-bermuda/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc, today began new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and L.F. Wade International Airport in St. George’s, Bermuda. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-stockholders-approve-southwest-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-stockholders-approve-southwest-merger/ Shareholders in AirTran Airways have voted in favour of a merger with Southwest Airlines in a deal worth $1.4 billion. More than 98 per cent of the votes cast and 77.5 percent of shares outstanding voted in favour of the transaction. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-and-association-of-flight-attendants-reach-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-and-association-of-flight-attendants-reach-agreement/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., today announced it has reached a tentative agreement on terms of a new two-year flight attendant collective bargaining agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:45:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-announces-retirement-of-steve-kolski/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-announces-retirement-of-steve-kolski/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. announced today that Stephen J. Kolski, 70, AirTran Airways’ executive vice president of corporate affairs, will retire from the company as planned on April 29, 2011. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:45:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-expanding-service-in-branson/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-expanding-service-in-branson/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. and the Branson Airport today announced new nonstop service, beginning in May, to Branson from Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway) and Houston (Hobby). Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:36:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-to-acquire-airtran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-to-acquire-airtran/ United States carrier Southwest Airlines has moved to acquire smaller rival AirTran in a deal worth approximately $1.4 billion. The merger will allow the low-cost carrier to expand eastward, with Atlanta and markets on the east coast – including Boston, New York, Baltimore and Washington – also vital to the success of the deal. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:28:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-service-to-popular-tourist-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-service-to-popular-tourist-destinations/ Low-Cost Leader to Greatly Expand Presence in Ft. Myers While Adding Flights to Las Vegas Just in Time for Spring Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-dispatches-first-flight-from-new-system-operations-control-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-dispatches-first-flight-from-new-system-operations-control-/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  AAI), today dispatched its first flight from its new, state-of-the-art System Operations Control Center (S.O.C.) in Orlando. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:37:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-non-stop-flights-between-wichita-and-orlando/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-non-stop-flights-between-wichita-and-orlando/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc, today began new nonstop service between Wichita Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kan., and Orlando International Airport. The airline will offer a Saturday nonstop flight between the two cities. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:11:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/AirTran-celebrates-with-new-routes-as-Jamaica-recovers-from-downturn-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/AirTran-celebrates-with-new-routes-as-Jamaica-recovers-from-downturn-/ Following a steady increase in global market share last year, tourism chiefs in Jamaica are expecting the trend to continue into 2010. AirTran has also fostered optimism on the island, launching a series of new departures to the Caribbean holiday destination. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:50:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-cancels-atlanta-flights-following-snow-warning/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-cancels-atlanta-flights-following-snow-warning/ AirTran Airways has been forced to cancel 58 Atlanta flights today, as a large part of North Georgia is placed under a Winter Weather Warning and braces for snow. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:52:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-takes-the-reins-in-lexington-with-new-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-takes-the-reins-in-lexington-with-new-flights/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  AAI), today launched nonstop service from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., to both Orlando International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:21:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-brings-back-scheduled-service-to-gulfport-biloxi-miss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-brings-back-scheduled-service-to-gulfport-biloxi-miss/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  AAI), today resumed scheduled service from Gulfport/Biloxi, Miss., to the carrier’s hub in Atlanta and added new service from Gulfport/Biloxi to Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:31:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-milwaukee-and-chicago-to-winter-weather-advisory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-milwaukee-and-chicago-to-winter-weather-advisory/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:  AAI), advises passengers that a winter weather system expected to affect Chicago and Milwaukee could result in flight delays and/or cancellations. This advisory is an addition to an earlier announced advisory for passengers travelling to/from Atlanta. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:15:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-more-than-100-jobs-in-milwaukee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-more-than-100-jobs-in-milwaukee/ Airline to Open Flight Crew Base at Midwestern Hub. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:37:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-continues-to-expand-service-to-vacation-hotspots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-continues-to-expand-service-to-vacation-hotspots/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc, today launched nonstop service to Key West (Fla.) International Airport in from Orlando International Airport. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:03:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-kicks-off-flights-to-nassau-bahamas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-kicks-off-flights-to-nassau-bahamas/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  AAI), today continued expanding its roster of tropical vacation destinations, launching nonstop flights to Nassau, Bahamas, from Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington and Orlando. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:41:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-basketball-all-star-dwight-howard-to-roster-of-sports-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-adds-basketball-all-star-dwight-howard-to-roster-of-sports-/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  AAI), announced today the signing of Orlando Magic All-Star Center Dwight Howard. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:33:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-and-the-orlando-magic-launch-magic-1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-and-the-orlando-magic-launch-magic-1/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings today teamed up with the Orlando Magic today to launch a one-of-a-kind, custom-painted Boeing 717 in Magic colors. The plane, dubbed Magic 1, will operate across the company’s network of more than 60 destinations. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:17:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-holdings-to-present-at-next-generation-equity-research-airlines-con/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-holdings-to-present-at-next-generation-equity-research-airlines-con/ Arne G. Haak, Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  AAI), will present at the Next Generation Equity Research Airlines Conference in New York at 1:55 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:23:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skywest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-forge-groundbreaking-new-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skywest-airlines-and-airtran-airways-forge-groundbreaking-new-partnership/ SkyWest Airlines, Inc. a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW), and AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that the airlines have secured a new marketing partnership to operate five 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft between Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport and six destinations. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/akron-canton-airport-celebrates-new-nonstop-service-to-ft.-lauderdale-today/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/akron-canton-airport-celebrates-new-nonstop-service-to-ft.-lauderdale-today/ Experience the sandy white beaches of Ft. Lauderdale even before you get on an airplane today at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:07:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-introduces-new-flights-from-lexington-ky.-to-florida/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airtran-airways-introduces-new-flights-from-lexington-ky.-to-florida/ AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the airline will begin nonstop service between Lexington, Ky., and popular vacation destinations Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, beginning February 11, 2010. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:45:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009052021223787/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009052021223787/ AirTran Airways has announced its expansion to additional gates at General Mitchell International Airport, increasing to six gates on Concourse C. These gates will be used to support 34 peak-day flights, a 57 percent growth in the airline’s Milwaukee operations since last year, making AirTran Airways the fastest growing airline at the airport. Wed, 20 May 2009 09:22:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090225221457928/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090225221457928/ AirTran Airways has launched daily nonstop flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Ga., to Cancun Airport International in Cancun, Mexico. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:14:27 +0000