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Jackpot! AirTran Airways Adds Tunica, Miss., to its Route MapORLANDO, Fla., May 6, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched nonstop service from Tunica Airport in Tunica, Miss., to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
**Atlanta residents will now have convenient access to Tunica and see all it has to offer,** said Matt Klein, director of pricing and distribution planning for AirTran Airways. **We pride ourselves on low costs and quality service, and we are confident that the residents of Northern Mississippi and those travelling to Tunica will too.**
To celebrate the inaugural flight, the airline hosted an event at the airport featuring local dignitaries and a donation to the local branch of the American Cancer Society*s Hope Lodge.
**We are very pleased to be able to help facilitate AirTran*s direct air service between Tunica and Atlanta making both destinations quick and inexpensive getaway options. We are especially excited to welcome our customers in the Southeast who will now find it much more convenient to visit Tunica and Harrah*s, Horseshoe, and Tunica Roadhouse casinos and hotels,** said R. Scott Barber, regional president, Harrah*s Entertainment.
07.05.2010. 12:57 AirTran Holdings, Inc., Elevates Bob Fornaro to CEOAirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), the parent of AirTran Airways, today announced Robert L. Fornaro, 54, will become CEO of the nation*s leading low-fare carrier effective today. Joe Leonard will continue to serve as chairman of the board of directors. Leonard became CEO of AirTran Holdings, Inc., on Jan. 9, 1999.
At its regularly scheduled fall meeting on Oct. 31, the AirTran Holdings, Inc., board of directors elected Fornaro to serve as CEO and president as well as a member of the board of directors. Fornaro has had a long and successful career with AirTran Airways, most recently serving as president and chief operating officer. Fornaro joined the company as president and CFO in 1999 and was elected to the board of directors in 2001.
**Bob Fornaro is highly respected throughout the airline industry and has been well known for many years in the media, financial and investor communities for his strategic planning, financial acumen and marketing expertise,** said Joe Leonard. **As part of the board*s succession planning, we had focused on Bob as the CEO of AirTran Holdings; and under Bob*s talented leadership capabilities, the company will continue to build on its growth plan and deliver results for our Shareholders, Crew Members and Customers. Bob will bring energy, enthusiasm and experience to the CEO role at AirTran Airways and is the right man for the job.**
A native of Long Island, N.Y., Fornaro attended Rutgers College on a lacrosse scholarship while earning a bachelors degree in economics. He also received a masters degree from Harvard University. Prior to joining AirTran Airways in 1999, Fornaro held various executive roles with airlines such as TWA, Braniff, Northwest and US Airways. Fornaro resides in Orlando with his wife, Karen, and they have three adult children. Fornaro serves on the boards of the Georgia Aquarium, Central Atlanta Progress and Forward Atlanta which is part of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
07.05.2010. 12:53 AirTran Airways Launches Service in Des Moines, IowaAirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), launched nonstop service from Des Moines International Airport to Orlando International Airport. To celebrate the inaugural flight, the airline hosted an event at the airport with a host of local leaders.
**By expanding our network to Des Moines, residents in the Hawkeye state now have a choice when planning their winter getaways to Orlando,** said Loral Blinde, senior vice president of human resources and administration for AirTran Airways. **We recognized the need for a low cost carrier in Des Moines and the initial reaction has been spectacular.**
Since announcing weekend service in November, response has been so strong that the airline will add a third flight to Orlando on May 4, 2010, for the summer.
**Having AirTran return to Des Moines is fantastic,** said Jim Erickson, chairman, Des Moines International Airport Board. **We can already see the effect their presence is having on fares.**
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