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Senator Olympia Snowe Enthusiastically Welcomes AirTran Airways to Portland International Jetport
Low-Fare Air Carrier to Offer Service to Portland International Jetport
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to begin seasonal service to Portland International Jetport with flights to/from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Orlando International Airport. In response to this news, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee that overseas the nation's airlines, issued a statement enthusiastically welcoming AirTran Airways to the region.
“As a long-time champion of providing reliable air service to rural America, I am pleased by AirTran Airways' decision to offer dependable and affordable flights to the people of Maine,” commented Senator Snowe. “This great opportunity will not only provide more choices for Maine's travelers, but will undoubtedly boost our state's economy and expand our transportation network in the years to come.”
AirTran Airways held a press conference this morning at Portland International Jetport to officially announce that beginning June 7, 2007, the growing low-fare carrier will offer three daily roundtrip flights between Portland, Maine and Baltimore/Washington with connecting service to 13 destinations. On June 9, 2007, the airline will commence service between Portland, Maine, and Orlando, Fla. Portland will be the airline's 56th destination.
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company and one of America's largest low-fare airlines with more than 8,000 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates more than 700 daily flights to 56 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways' aircraft features the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class and XM Satellite Radio on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran).