Where is AirTran located?
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Where is AirTran located?
AirTran operated nearly 700 daily flights, primarily in the eastern and midwestern United States, with its principal hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where it operated nearly 200 daily departures.
Does AirTran Airways still exist?
AirTran Airways has ceased to exist in an industry that has reshaped itself into something that would not be easily recognized when the Dallas carrier took its first flight about two decades ago.
Who took over AirTran?
Southwest
AirTran, which was acquired by Southwest in 2011, joins Northwest Airlines, which was bought by Delta, and Continental Airlines, which merged with United Airlines, in retirement. US Airways will disappear after it is folded into American Airlines — those two merged in December 2013 but still operate separately for now.
Does Southwest own AirTran?
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has closed on its purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), the former parent company of AirTran Airways (AirTran).
When did AirTran go out of business?
2014
AirTran Airways, or simply AirTran, was a US budget carrier headquartered in Florida with its main hub in Atlanta. Operating mainly Boeing 717s and 737s, the airline would shuttle passengers around the US midwest and east coast. Operating for 21 years, AirTran ceased operations in 2014.
Who was the CEO of AirTran?
Gary C. Kelly (Jul 2004–)AirTran Airways / CEO
Why did AirTran merge with Southwest?
The AirTran merger helps Southwest Airlines sustain its domestic position and grow ROIC. Southwest’s position in the US market place measured by capacity deployment does not appear to be measurably different today from when it opted to acquire AirTran.
How much did Southwest buy AirTran for?
about $1.42 billion
Southwest Airlines said Monday it will buy AirTran for about $1.42 billion. The move will put Southwest in head-to-head competition with Delta Air Lines in Delta’s home base of Atlanta.
