AirTran Airways to Launch New Nonstop Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Flights
ORLANDO, Fla., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways today announced that it will launch new nonstop service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh beginning July 5, 2001. Tickets for these new flights are now available for purchase.
AirTran Airways will begin four daily nonstop flights between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, offering air travelers a new competitive affordable-fare alternative in a traditionally uncompetitive market.
The new service comes on the heels of the successful launch of
nonstop AirTran Airways service in December 2000 from Pittsburgh to
three of the largest business centers in the United States - New York,
Chicago and AirTran Airways' hub at Hartsfield Atlanta International
Airport. The airline's new nonstops from Pittsburgh will provide
one-stop and connecting services through Philadelphia to Fort
Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, Florida.
Listed below are the new nonstop flights effective July 5th:
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh:
Flight No. Departs Arrives Frequency
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1521 7:00 a.m. 8:20 a.m. Daily
772 1:00 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Daily
1525 3:15 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily
778 5:20 p.m. 6:40 p.m. Daily
Pittsburgh to Philadelphia:
Flight No. Departs Arrives Frequency
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751 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Daily
1522 1:05 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Daily
1526 5:25 p.m. 6:40 p.m. Daily
1528 7:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Daily
"We are extremely pleased to launch this service and to further enhance competition at two very important centers of air commerce in the Northeast," said Joseph Leonard, AirTran Airways' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As AirTran Airways continues to increase its presence in the air travel market throughout the eastern United States, we hope to be able to provide additional opportunities for Pennsylvanians to benefit."
"These new AirTran Airways flights give today's frequent travelers a new affordable-fare alternative, one with convenient same-day `out and back' options," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' Vice President, Planning. "Our unique brand of service, with amenities that business travelers want, such as a business-class cabin, assigned seating and a generous frequent flyer program, will help Pittsburghers and Philadelphians save millions of dollars in air fares, in addition to what they already save with our current nonstop services to Chicago, New York, Florida, Atlanta and beyond."
AirTran Airways will utilize new Boeing 717-200 aircraft in the market. The 717-200, of which AirTran Airways was the first customer in October 1999, features ultra-quiet Rolls-Royce engines, a roomy interior and EasyFit storage bins, with the same per person storage space as a widebody 747, and 100 percent fresh air circulated throughout the cabin.
AirTran Airways is offering a special introductory fare of $49 each way to celebrate the new service. Tickets must be purchased by May 29, 2001, and travel must be completed by October 3, 2001. This $49 introductory fare represents a 50 percent reduction from current leisure fare levels. The lowest walkup fare will be $119, nearly 50 percent lower than current walkup fares.
Currently, AirTran Airways operates daily nonstop service from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, where the airline operates 148 daily departures and provides Pennsylvanians with connections to dozens of destinations throughout the eastern and southern United States. AirTran Airways also flies daily nonstops between Pittsburgh and both New York LaGuardia and Chicago Midway, and daily nonstops from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, Florida.
Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 326 daily departures to 34 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 148 daily departures from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport.
AirTran Airways provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States and, unlike other airlines, never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. AirTran Airways is the launch customer for the Boeing 717, today's newest, most innovative and most environmentally friendly commercial aircraft. AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AAI).
For more information and reservations, visit AirTran Airways' Web
site at www.airtran.com (America Online keyword: AirTran), call your
travel agent or call AirTran Airways at 800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726) or
770-994-8258 (in Atlanta).
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
fares must be purchased by May 29, 2001, and travel must be completed
by October 3, 2001. Seats are limited, subject to availability and may
not be available on all flights. Fares, routes and schedules are
subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax
of $2.75. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Airport
Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included.
CONTACT: AirTran Airways, Orlando
Jim Brown, 407/251-5578
SOURCE AirTran Airways
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