It's a come back. When they pulled out couple of years back it was a nasty
war with Delta. This time they are starting Orlando and Philly flights as
well.
ORLANDO, Fla., April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News), today announced the
airline will commence new daily nonstop service to Richmond International
Airport from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and
Philadelphia International Airport with continuing service to Boston's Logan
International Airport, beginning June 23, 2005. AirTran Airways will also
add nonstop service between Richmond and Orlando International Airport
beginning November 8, 2005. These routes will be served by the airline's
popular Boeing 717 aircraft with 12 Business Class and 105 coach seats.
"We see an opportunity to bring high-quality, low-fare service to travelers
in Richmond, and we're pleased to be able to offer that new option," said
Robert L. Fornaro, AirTran Airways' president and chief operating officer.
"These flights will provide Richmond with a much needed low-fare option,
with nonstop service to Atlanta, Orlando and Philadelphia, as well as
convenient connections to more than 40 other destinations across the country
with our all new, all-Boeing fleet."
"The Greater Richmond Region enthusiastically welcomes AirTran Airways to
our community," said Capital Region Airport Commission Chairman James B.
Donati. "AirTran's quality service and low fares will provide a great option
for Richmond travelers to and from many of our most demanded destinations."
AirTran Airways will offer the following new daily nonstop flight options
to/from Richmond starting June 23, 2005:
Nonstop Service from Richmond
To Departs Arrives Frequency
Atlanta 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Daily (effective June
24)
Atlanta 11:10 a.m. 12:55 p.m. Daily
Atlanta 1:40 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Daily
Atlanta 6:05 p.m. 7:55 p.m. Daily
Orlando 12:00 p.m. 1:55 p.m. Daily (effective Nov.
8)
Philadelphia 7:05 a.m. 8:05 a.m. Daily (effective June
24)
Philadelphia 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Daily
Nonstop Service to Richmond
From Departs Arrives Frequency
Atlanta 11:30 a.m. 1:05 p.m. Daily
Atlanta 2:00 p.m. 3:25 p.m. Daily
Atlanta 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Daily
Atlanta 9:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Daily
Orlando 1:20 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Daily (effective Nov.
8)
Philadelphia 9:25 a.m. 10:35 a.m. Daily
Philadelphia 7:05 p.m. 8:20 p.m. Daily
Listed below are sample one-way fares (fares are valid in either direction)
to/from Richmond:
Destination Lowest Coach Lowest Business
Class Walk-up Class
Atlanta $79 $199 $234
Philadelphia $59 $149 $184
AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with 6,000
friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 500 daily flights to more
than 40 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran
Airways recently added the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft to create
America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier
to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft. For reservations or
more information, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword:
AirTran).
Rules and Restrictions: 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. Introductory sale fares
must be purchased by April 19, 2005. Travel must be completed by October 5,
2005. Fares are not valid for travel on Friday or Sunday. Service to
Richmond begins on June 23, 2005. Seats are limited, subject to
availability, and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates are as
follows: June 30 through July 5, September 2 and 5, 2005. Fares, routes, and
schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include
per-segment tax of $3.20. 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.