AirTran Airways Joins The Air Transport Association
- AirTran Airways Becomes Newest Member of the ATA - ORLANDO, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), announced its membership, effective April 1, as the 19th and newest airline in the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines.
"The breadth and expertise of the ATA working groups will be a tremendous asset to AirTran," said Bob Fornaro, president and CEO of AirTran Airways. "We look forward to the benefits of our relationship with the organization and all of its members." Mr. Fornaro will represent AirTran on the ATA board of directors. "We are pleased to welcome AirTran Airways to ATA and its growing family of airline and industry members," said James C. May, ATA President and CEO. "AirTran has distinguished itself as a major presence in the marketplace. We are excited at the prospect of their active participation in our continuing efforts to respond to the extraordinary challenges facing the U.S. airline industry."
In addition to membership in the ATA, AirTran Airways retains its membership in the Air Carrier Association of American (ACAA) as a founding member of the organization. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. In addition, ATA represents three associate member airlines, three industry partners and 36 industry members. For additional information about the industry, and ATA members, visit http://www.airlines.org/ . AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com/ . Media Contacts: AirTran Airways
CONTACT: Tad Hutcheson, Judy Graham-Weaver, Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas, or Web site: http://www.airtran.com/
2008-03-25 09:12:37 0319528 PRNEWSWIRE
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