ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop flights between Branson Airport and Orlando International Airport beginning December 19, 2009.
"We are excited to connect two of the most popular entertainment destinations in our network," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways.
In December of 2008, AirTran Airways became the first national carrier to offer service out of Branson Airport - the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the United States.
"The addition of low-cost nonstop Orlando service is a welcomed addition to AirTran's presence at Branson Airport," said Jeff Bourk, executive director, Branson Airport. "The new service will make it easy and convenient for folks, in Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas, to travel to the exciting vacation destination of Orlando to enjoy the beautiful weather during the winter months."
The following nonstop flights between Branson and Orlando will be available beginning December 19, 2009.
Nonstop Service Between Branson and Orlando
From To Flight Departs Arrives Equipment Frequency
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Branson Orlando 1589 3:20 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 717 Sat
Orlando Branson 1588 1:10 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 717 Sat
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. It's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.
Media Contacts: AirTran Airways
Christopher White
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
678.254.7442
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