AirTran Airways Extends Re-Booking Options for Customers Travelling to, From or Through Atlanta

/PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI), today extended re-booking options for passengers travelling to, from or through Atlanta.

While AirTran Airways flights are beginning to resume at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, delays and cancellations are still occurring.

Passengers scheduled for travel through Thursday, January 13, 2011, on AirTran Airways to, from or through Atlanta may change their reservation without penalty through Tuesday, January 18, 2011, based on space availability without fees or fare adjustments.

Due to heavy call volume at 1-800-AIRTRAN (247-8726), passengers are encouraged to manage their travel at www.airtran.com. Passengers holding reservations for travel to / from Atlanta on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, and Wednesday, January 12, 2011, should also check www.airtran.com under "Flight Status" for the real-time status of their flights.

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Hawaiian, Delta Sign Codeshare Agreement

/PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines (NASDAQ: HA) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced the signing of a new codesharing agreement that will offer Delta's customers access to connecting flights within the Hawaiian Islands for the first time.

Beginning Sept. 15, customers will be able to connect between their Delta flights and 70 daily inter-island flights operated by Hawaiian Airlines on a single ticket. Hawaiian flights will connect Delta customers between Honolulu and Kahului, Lihue, Kona and Hilo, as well as between Kona and Kahului. Fares will be available for sale at delta.com and other ticketing channels Sept. 12.

"While Delta is already a leader in service to Hawaii, with flights between the islands and 9 cities in the U.S. and Japan, this new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines will allow customers to connect beyond our main Hawaiian gateways to 5 popular vacation points beyond," said Charlie Pappas, Delta's managing director - Alliances.

Delta this fall will offer nonstop service between Honolulu and Atlanta; Detroit; Los Angeles; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.; Seattle; San Francisco; and Salt Lake City. It also offers nonstop service between Los Angeles and Kahului airport in Maui, Lihue and Kona, and daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and Tokyo-Narita and Osaka, Japan. Delta also has announced plans to add new nonstop flights between Honolulu and Nagoya, Japan, effective Dec. 22.

Hawaiian and Delta's new codesharing agreement expands on an earlier frequent flier agreement between the two carriers that allows their respective frequent flier members to earn and redeem miles for travel on either carrier. Delta and Hawaiian have also agreed to enhance award availability by allowing SkyMiles members to book additional redemption awards on inter-island flights operated by Hawaiian. SkyMiles members will now have access to enhanced availability of awards within the islands of Hawaii.

Hawaiian Airlines, now in its 81st year of continuous service, is Hawaii's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian provides more than 150 daily narrowbody jet flights between the Hawaiian Islands, as well as daily nonstop widebody service to Hawaii from 10 U.S. gateways. It also serves the Philippines, Australia, American Samoa, Tahiti, and, in the coming months, Japan and South Korea. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HA) . Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 354 destinations in 65 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 75,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world's largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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TripAdvisor Airs Out America's Top 10 Aviation Attractions

/PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced its list of the top ten aviation attractions in the U.S., according to traveler ratings and TripAdvisor Flights experts. America has a rich history as the birthplace of aviation, giving air travel lovers and flying fanatics myriad opportunities to learn more about planes, gliders, shuttles, and everything in between.

1. Cruising in the Capitol: National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.

Housing the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world, the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum is a must see for any air travel enthusiast. Its location in Washington, D.C. is home to several famous artifacts such as the original Wright 1903 Flyer and the Apollo 11 command module, and its sister site in Fairfax, Virginia houses additional aviation artifacts sure to inspire flyers of all stripes. As one TripAdvisor traveler raves, "this place is truly incredible and not to be missed." Admission: Free.

2. Wings on the Water: Intrepid Sea, Air, &Space Museum, New York, New York

Centered on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space museum is a floating treasure trove of exhibits for aviation enthusiasts. The deck and hangar bay of the ship feature a collection of 30 aircraft, including some that have just recently left active service. Additionally, one of the Concorde supersonic jets on loan from British Airways is on the Intrepid pier and can be explored inside and out by visitors. The museum also houses other interactive exhibits, including an A-6 cockpit simulator and a virtual flight zone. As one TripAdvisor traveler raves, "Intrepid delivers an amazing exploration you won't soon forget." Admission: $22 for adults, $17 for children.

3. Back to the Beginning: Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

For enthusiasts looking to go back to the beginning of air travel, there's no better place than the Wright Brothers National Memorial on the site where Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first successful plane travel over one hundred years ago. Travelers can re-trace the routes where the Wright Brothers tested out their first aircraft and explore the on-site museum and its collection of models, tools, and machines used by the pioneering, high-flying duo. As one TripAdvisor traveler puts it, "this was the highlight of our trip to the Outer Banks." Admission: $4.00 for adults, free for children.

4. Travelers Take Flight: National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida

Travelers interested in military aviation should look no further than the National Naval Aviation Museum. The museum boasts more than 4,000 aviation artifacts and 150 aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Visitors can also get in on the action by taking a ride in the museum's flight simulators or by watching Blue Angels practice on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays. As one TripAdvisor traveler puts it, the museum is "worth spending many hours. The aircraft in the museum are breath-taking." Admission: Free.

5. Piloting the Prez: Museum of Flight, Seattle, Washington

Home to more than 85 aircraft ranging from antiques to the cutting edge of modern aviation, the Museum of Flight in Seattle is sure to tickle air travel lovers of all ages. The museum features a wealth of unique exhibits, including an engaging air traffic control tower at Boeing Field and "Style in the Aisle," which shows off flight attendant uniforms from the 1930's to the 1980's. The museum's aircraft collection is also expansive, and even includes an Air Force One aircraft that carried presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. As one TripAdvisor traveler raves, "I LOVE this museum, even as a local!" Admission: $15 for adults, $8 for youths, free for children 4 and under.

6. Planes, Planes, Everywhere: Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

With more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft in its collection, the Pima Air &Space Museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world. It features more than 125,000 artifacts of modern aviation, and counts gems like the B-29 Superfortress, SR-71 Blackbird, and World War II German V-1 "buzz bomb" among its exhibits. Visitors can also take in the sights of the museum's outdoor displays, which show off extraordinary aircraft and their ground support vehicles, as well as an airplane "boneyard." As one TripAdvisor traveler raves, "the selection of planes seems endless and any military aircraft fan will be in heaven." Admission: $13.75 for adults, $8 for youths, free for children 6 and under.

7. If You Build It, They Will Come: Boeing Aircraft Factory Tour, Everett, Washington

The Boeing Aircraft Factory is the perfect place to visit for travelers interested in the nuts and bolts of aviation. Visitors can take a tour of the production facility, which is the world's largest building by volume, to get a bird's eye view of how aircraft are made. The tour covers the production of several Boeing models, including the eagerly anticipated 787 Dreamliner. The facility also features an aviation museum, which includes aircraft engines and conceptual aircraft designs. As one TripAdvisor traveler notes, "when the lift doors open for the first time and you can see a production line of 747's being built below you it is truly something else!" Admission: $15 for adults, $8 for children.

8. Historic Hangars: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii

Built in the historic hangars that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Pacific Aviation Museum offers tens of thousands of square feet of aviation exhibits, including a collection of military aircraft from the World War II era. Visitors can also hop into the pilot's seat at the museum's flight simulator, where they can take off and land on an aircraft carrier, and take part in a high stakes battle in the sky. As one TripAdvisor traveler notes, "if you are an aviation buff, this is a can't miss if you are visiting the USS Arizona Memorial." Admission: $15 for adults, $8 for children.

9. Just Look Up: Gravelly Point Park, Arlington, Virginia

Located just north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Gravelly Point Park is a fantastic place for watching planes take off and land as they pass right overhead. In addition to the great views of the airport, the park is a nice spot to play catch or have a picnic on a warm summer day. As one TripAdvisor traveler states, "how crazy to be standing 500 feet from the touchdown of planes landing at Reagan National Airport." Admission: Free.

10. Wooden Wonder: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville, Oregon

Home to a wide range of aircraft, from cargo planes to commercial jets, bombers to spacecraft, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is a great place for aviation enthusiasts to get their fill and also for casual fans to brush up on a little air travel history. In addition to exhibits and archives detailing the milestones of modern aviation, the museum houses Howard Hughes's famous wooden "Spruce Goose," which was the largest plane of its time when it was completed in 1947. As one TripAdvisor traveler puts it, "the museum/hangar itself is a work of art. A great way to spend a day." Admission: $20 for adults, $18 for youths, free for children 4 and under.

"Whether you're an aviation buff or someone who just likes being up in the air, there's a wealth of fascinating attractions across the U.S. that explore the history of air travel," said Bryan Saltzburg, general manager of new initiatives at TripAdvisor. "They're sure to give you a deeper appreciation of the aircraft you're on the next time you find yourself cruising along at 30,000 feet."

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Columbus, GA

/PRNewswire -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began twice-daily, nonstop jet service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG), using 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jet aircraft.

"American Eagle is pleased to introduce service to Columbus from our largest hub in Dallas/Fort Worth," said Gary Foss, Vice President - Planning and Marketing for the AA Regional Network. "With two daily nonstops, customers from both Georgia and Alabama can make a day trip to DFW or enjoy convenient connections to more than 250 destinations throughout American's global network."

Situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Columbus is home to several large corporations and manufacturers, as well as Fort Benning, a major U.S. Army post. Visitors to the area can enjoy numerous historic homes and museums, including the Columbus Museum and the National Civil War Naval Museum.

The schedule for flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Columbus (all times local) is:

Dallas/Fort Worth to Columbus (DFW-CSG)



      Flight           Departs          Arrives            Days
       2977          12:45 p.m.         3:40 p.m.         Daily
       2984           6:40 p.m.         9:35 p.m.         Daily




  Columbus to Dallas/Fort Worth (CSG-DFW)



      Flight           Departs          Arrives            Days
       2980*          7:05 a.m.        8:15 a.m.          Daily
       2983           4:05 p.m.        5:15 p.m.          Daily

  *Flight begins July 16, 2010

Introductory Fares and Double AAdvantage® Mile Offer

Log on to www.aa.com and enjoy special introductory fares. Customers can also earn double miles flying between Dallas/Fort Worth and Columbus beginning today through Oct. 15, 2010. Customers must register prior to travel using the Bonus Code CSG2X. Register and obtain complete offer terms and conditions at www.aa.com/offers.

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Delta Offers Travel Assistance to Customers Affected by Volcanic Ash Clouds Across Northwestern Europe

/PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced it is offering customers whose flight plans may be affected by volcanic ash clouds spreading across Northwestern Europe the ability to make one-time changes to their travel schedules without fees.

Customers booked on Delta-ticketed flights to, from or through the following European markets from April 15-18 may make a one-time change to their travel schedule without fees if tickets are changed by April 30, 2010.

-- Amsterdam (AMS)
-- Brussels (BRU)
-- Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
-- Dublin (DUB)
-- London-Gatwick (LGW)
-- London-Heathrow (LHR)
-- Manchester (MAN)
-- Shannon (SNN)


Delta's travel advisory encourages customers to consider postponing or re-routing their travel to avoid inconvenience from flight delays and cancellations expected across the region.

Clouds of volcanic ash from eruptions in Iceland are forcing air traffic controllers to close airspace into several airports across Europe. Delta continues to review operational conditions across Europe and is working closely with European air traffic controllers and airports to be able to quickly advise customers when airports are closed or re-opened. Additional flights delays are possible.

Travel for changed itineraries must begin by May 31, 2010, and changes to origin and destination may result in a fare increase. Any fare difference between the original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of rebooking. Customers whose flights are cancelled may request refunds.

All customers should check their flight status at delta.com before arriving at the airport. Delta will continue to monitor the situation and provide the latest updates at delta.com.

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US Airways Customers Affected by Winter Storm May Change Itineraries without Penalty

(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may have to change travel plans as a result of winter weather scheduled to affect the mid-Atlantic region this weekend.

The airline will waive the standard change fee, advance reservation and ticketing requirements for customers traveling to or from the following destinations between Feb. 3 and Feb. 7 on any US Airways, US Airways Express or US Airways codeshare flight:

Washington, DC (Reagan) White Plains, N.Y. Wilmington, N.C.
Washington, DC (Dulles) Asheville, N.C. Philadelphia
Baltimore Charlotte, N.C. Charlottesville, Va.
Salisbury, Md. Fayetteville, N.C. Lynchburg, Va.
Newark, N.J. Greensboro, N.C. Newport News, Va.
Islip, N.Y. Greenville, N.C. Norfolk, Va.
New York (JFK) Jacksonville, N.C. Richmond, Va.
New York (LaGuardia) New Bern, N.C. Roanoke, Va.
Newburgh, N.Y. Raleigh/Durham, N.C.

Customers are strongly encouraged to check flight status at usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322, or by texting their flight number to TEXTUS before arriving at the airport.

If US Airways service continues to operate to the affected destinations, customers can make certain changes without incurring the standard change fee, advance reservation or ticketing requirements:

* Customers can move their entire itinerary up to seven days before or after the scheduled origination date.
* Customers can apply the full value of their wholly unused tickets toward the purchase of a ticket to an alternate destination, although travel must originate within seven days of the scheduled origination date.

Customers traveling on certain tickets, such as some available from third-party ticket discounters, including but not limited to discount travel websites, may not have all elements of the policy available to them. Tickets issued by US Airways for travel on airlines other than US Airways, US Airways Shuttle or US Airways Express will follow the rules of the airline operating the flight(s).

Itinerary changes are subject to availability, and in certain cases, an additional collection fee. Customers will be able to stand by for alternate flights without incurring the standby fee if a satisfactory alternate itinerary cannot be confirmed. Additional information regarding these amended ticketing policies can be found online at www.usairways.com or by calling 800-428-4322. (LCCG)

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Delta Offers Travel Assistance to Customers Affected by Winter Weather Across U.S. Mid-Atlantic

/PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic, including at the airline's hub at New York-JFK.

Customers booked on Delta-ticketed flights to, from or through the following states from Feb. 5-6 may make a one-time change to their travel schedule without fees if tickets are changed by Feb. 8, 2010.

-- District of Columbia
-- Maryland
-- New Jersey
-- New York
-- Pennsylvania
-- Virginia
-- West Virginia


Delta will proactively reduce flight schedules to and from affected airports to minimize delays during the storm. However, customers may wish to consider postponing or rerouting their trip without penalty to avoid possible inconvenience.

Travel for changed itineraries must begin by Feb. 8, 2010, and changes to origin and destination may result in a fare increase. Any fare difference between the original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of rebooking. Customers whose flights are cancelled may request refunds.

Delta will continue to monitor the weather situation and provide the latest weather updates at delta.com.

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Spirit Airlines Gives Free Flights to Those Donating to Haiti Relief Effort

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spirit Airlines has announced plans for providing relief to the people of Haiti.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the people in Haiti during this terrible tragedy”

“Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the people in Haiti during this terrible tragedy,” says Spirit Airlines CEO and President Ben Baldanza. “Our initial focus is on raising funds for relief agencies that are best equipped to aid in the overall relief and Spirit stands ready to give a billion miles to those that assist in this effort.”

Spirit will give 5,000 FREE Spirit miles to everyone who donates at least $5 to the Red Cross, UNICEF or Yéle Haiti, enough miles for a free flight*. The ultra low cost carrier will give up to a billion miles.

Those interested in joining Spirit Airlines in their fundraising relief efforts for Haiti should visit www.spiritair.com/haiti after making at least a $5 donation to one of the following organizations:

* Yéle Haiti (www.yele.org)
* Red Cross (www.redcross.org)
* UNICEF (www.unicef.org)

Spirit will in turn credit 5,000 miles to their FREE Spirit accounts, enough for a free flight*. For complete details, visit www.spiritair.com/haiti.

Since Spirit Airlines started flying to Haiti in 2007, it has lowered fares over 40 percent, saving Haitians over $10 million.**

Spirit Airlines Flight Information Update:

* Spirit’s Wednesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 14 flights between Fort Lauderdale and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, are cancelled.
* Spirit will reinstate service to Haiti when the airport is open to commercial airlines.
* Spirit is providing updates at www.spiritair.com with details about flights and the relief effort as they become available.

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Mayday Air Jamaica Advises the Travelling Public Against the Use of Foreign Carriers into Jamaica During Inclement Weather

/PRNewswire/ -- A former president of the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) has sent an open letter to both Spirit and American Airlines advising of the high potential for disaster, and requested that they exercise extreme care when dispatching flights into Jamaica in marginal weather and not use Jamaican airports as alternates under any circumstances until the NTSB report is final.

Wesley Sampson and his organization, Mayday Air Jamaica (http://www.maydayairjamaica.com/), had last month on Nov. 19, 2009, in an open letter to Spirit re: its bid to purchase Air Jamaica, expressed grave concerns over the safety of the international travelling public into Jamaica, and the callous attitude of the Jamaican authorities in this regard.

"We note where the FAA had previously downgraded the islands' airports, the status of which, although reinstated, remains questionable where emergency equipment and facilities are concerned, as this accident shows. It is not reasonable to assume or expect that two experienced American Airlines pilots, trained to the highest standards of aviation safety, simply flew into Jamaica and crash landed in routine operations," said Sampson.

Mayday Air Jamaica strongly advises the travelling public not to use foreign carriers in inclement weather conditions, and to await the findings of the NTSB and the supervision of the Jamaican government in implementation of the recommended corrective procedures.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Destinations, Fares for New Service at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today announced it will begin offering nonstop flights to four destinations from the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport when it opens May 23, 2010.

The four destination cities are Baltimore, Houston, Nashville and Orlando. Southwest begins selling tickets for the new service today.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is the first international airport to be opened in the nation in more than a decade. The new airport, located in West Bay, will serve as a gateway to Northwest Florida and its world-famous beaches.

“We are very excited to join Southwest Airlines in announcing these four great destinations,” said Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill. “This new service will open up our region to greater numbers of visitors and provide excellent travel opportunities for Northwest Florida residents. With this announcement, we are truly Northwest Florida’s low-cost airport.”

Southwest Airlines is the nation’s low-fare airline, currently serving 65 cities in 33 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates 3,300 flights a day and has more than 35,000 employees system-wide.

The new, $318 million, Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport will feature a 10,000-foot runway. The terminal building will be 125,000 square feet and have 7 gates. The airport aims to have the first LEED certified Terminal Building in the nation, with a state-of-the art storm water management system, extensive use of sustainable materials and a landscaping plan that will not require supplemental irrigation.

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European Courts Grant Historic New Law for Airline Passengers Rights: Will U.S. Ever Follow?

/PRNewswire/ -- Flyersrights.org and its President, Kate Hanni, applaud the decision handed down in a European court today which will require airlines in the European Union to compensate victims of mass delays for which they are responsible. Those who are forced to wait three hours or more will be compensated 600 Euros, the same as if their flight had been cancelled. But the airlines will be required NOT to cancel the flight unless it fits strict criteria as set down in this historic new law.

The decision, handed down by the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, "is an important step forward," according to Hanni, "in creating a legal acknowledgment that the rights of victims, abused and ignored by the big airlines for far too long, will be given priority over the bloodless corporations that have simply taken it for granted that they engage in any behavior, no matter how injurious it is to consumers, without fearing repercussion. Imagine being stuffed like a sardine in a hot metal tube, without working toilets, food or water or access to medicines for over three hours, with no rights?"

Hendrik Noorderhaven EU Claim, FlyersRights.org EU counterpart and Global Partner said "This is a Historic decision for airline passengers in the EU, and in particular, any passengers traveling to the EU who suffer through anything greater than a 3 hour delay. They will now be reimbursed for this suffering with cash."

Hanni took it a step further, questioning why the United States has not yet taken similar measures to protect its citizens from this kind of corporate abuse.

"Sadly, the U.S. is woefully behind in prioritizing the rights of its consumers. Why hasn't Congress passed the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights, created in bipartisan fashion by Senators Barbara Boxer and Olympia Snowe, inserting it into the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009? Why can I still be held hostage on a tarmac for 9 hours without any rights? The time to sit idly by and allow big airlines to treat their passengers like jet fuel is long past. We deserve nothing less in the Unites States than the very same rights the courts have just granted to consumers living in democracies across the European continent."

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AirTran Airways Announces New Seasonal Service From Atlanta to Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

/PRNewswire / -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today announced that it will begin offering seasonal service between Atlanta and the following destinations: Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pa. The carrier will operate one daily nonstop flight to and from each city between June 11 and September 8. Both cities are new destinations from Atlanta for the low-fare airline. The route will be served by AirTran Airways' popular Boeing 717-200 aircraft, which seats 117 passengers (12 in Business Class and 105 in coach).

AirTran Airways also provides nonstop flights between Portland, Maine, and both Orlando, Fla., and Baltimore/Washington, and between Harrisburg and Orlando. By adding direct flights to Atlanta, residents of Portland and Harrisburg will now be able to connect to more than 35 destinations nationwide.

"AirTran Airways is pleased that we are able to meet the demands of our customers by announcing seasonal service from our Atlanta hub to these great cities," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "AirTran Airways' goal is to make traveling more convenient for our customers, and providing travelers in Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg with access to our entire network of cities through Atlanta helps us further that goal."

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Delta to Link Eight More U.S. Communities to Salt Lake City Hub

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on the benefits of its recent merger with Northwest, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) soon will offer customers in eight additional U.S. cities the convenience of daily nonstop flights between their hometown airports and Salt Lake City, with connecting service to 102 worldwide destinations beyond. The new flights, made possible by the combination of Delta's and Northwest's geographically distinct networks, will introduce more convenient westbound service to thousands of customers.

In addition to service to eight new cities, Delta also has expanded the number of daily frequencies between Salt Lake City and nine existing domestic destinations. By June 2009, Delta will add one additional daily round-trip flight between Salt Lake City and Baltimore; Spokane, Wash.; Oakland, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Phoenix; St. Louis; Memphis, Tenn.****; and Los Angeles; and two additional daily round-trip flights between Salt Lake City and Seattle.

The new Salt Lake City routes, effective June 4, include: Bismarck, N.D. (once daily); Des Moines, Iowa (once daily); El Paso, Texas (once daily); Fargo, N.D. (once daily); Indianapolis, Ind. (once daily); Milwaukee, Wis. (twice daily); Nashville, Tenn. (once daily); and Sioux Falls, S.D. (once daily)

"The addition of new nonstop flights and added frequencies from Delta's Salt Lake City hub means thousands of airline customers will have faster options for connecting across the Mountain West to points around the world, all powered by the benefits of the Delta-Northwest merger," said Bob Cortelyou, Delta's senior vice president - Network Planning.

Beyond offering convenient connections to destinations across the Mountain West, Delta's new Salt Lake City flights are strategically timed to allow seamless nonstop international connections, including connecting to Delta's new five-times weekly service between Salt Lake City and Tokyo (beginning June 3)* and the airline's existing daily nonstop service between Salt Lake City and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Additionally, passengers making connections to Tokyo will have the option of connecting beyond Tokyo's Narita Airport to 12 points throughout Asia.

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AeroMexico to Introduce Non-Stop Flights March 12 between Atlanta and Cancun, Mexico’s Leading Tourist Destination

(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroMexico, the global airline of Latin America, is introducing non-stop flights March 12 between Atlanta and Cancun, the most popular tourist destination in Mexico, just in time for the busy spring travel season. Flights will depart Atlanta on Monday, Thursday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. EST and arrive in Cancun at 10:00 a.m. CST. Return flights will depart Cancun on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3:25 p.m. with arrivals in Atlanta at 8:00 p.m.

Frank Galan, Vice President, U.S. Division, AeroMexico, said, “Customers have asked us to add Atlanta-Cancun flights to our schedule and AeroMexico is excited about meeting this need with conveniently timed, affordably priced flights on the most preferred travel days.

“We’re introducing these flights just in time for the spring holiday season so more of our customers can experience all that Cancun offers as Mexico’s most popular tourist destination,” he added. “Travelers will begin enjoying their vacations as soon as they’re on board with AeroMexico’s special style of service on every flight.”

The airline will provide the best value available in the marketplace on this route with its combination of competitive fares and a distinctive, premier style of service that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Through AeroMexico Vacations, travelers can book their entire vacation with attractively priced travel packages that include airfare, accommodations at major resort hotels, and rental car and entertainment options to meet a wide range of travel preferences.

The airline’s distinctive style of service has been recognized with major industry awards, including “Best Airline in Mexico” in 2008 by readers of both Global Traveler and Business Traveler, two of the world’s leading travel magazines. While on board the airline’s Boeing 737-700 jets, which comfortably seat 124, passengers will receive complimentary beverages, cocktails and meals at meal times along with attentive, personalized service.

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Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to Resume Portland and Seattle Operations Monday With Significantly Reduced Early Schedules

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announced they will resume operations in Portland, Ore., and Seattle Monday with significantly reduced early schedules due to ongoing weather conditions.

The snow, freezing rain and high winds that hit the region starting last week have severely impacted the airlines' operations, causing the carriers to suspend flights Sunday afternoon. The resumption of operations in Portland and Seattle is weather-dependent, and further cancellations and delays are likely.

"We are doing our best to operate as many flights as possible in the morning to get people where they need to go for the holidays," said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines' chief operating officer. "We appreciate customers' patience and understanding as we contend with this unprecedented weather cycle that has disrupted travel throughout the region. Our operational decisions will continue to be guided by our commitment to safety."

Portland

Horizon's first flight is scheduled to depart Portland for Oakland at 6:45 a.m. Monday. Alaska's first flight out of Portland is a 7:30 a.m. departure to Boston.

"If weather conditions abate Monday in Portland, we plan to operate more flights as the day progresses, building to a normal schedule by afternoon," said Tom Gerharter, senior vice president of Horizon Air operations.

Seattle

In Seattle, the following morning and midday Alaska Airlines flights are scheduled to operate:

Flight Destination Departure Time
244 Los Angeles 6 a.m.
61 Juneau 7:50 a.m.
81 Anchorage 8 a.m. (originally scheduled for 6 a.m.
- two hour delay)
83 Anchorage 8 a.m.
20 Chicago 8:35 a.m.
202 Puerto Vallarta 9 a.m.
200 Cancun 9:10 a.m.
87 Anchorage 10 a.m.
324 San Jose 10 a.m.
460 Los Angeles 10 a.m.
630 Phoenix 10:25 a.m.
206 Los Cabos 10:30 a.m.
484 San Diego 11 a.m.
75 Juneau 11:25 a.m.
662 Dallas-Ft. Worth 11:55 a.m.
95 Anchorage Noon
648 Tucson 12:20 p.m.
636 Phoenix 12:35 p.m.
38 Minneapolis-St. Paul 12:35 p.m.
16 Miami 1:20 p.m.
10 Orlando 1:30 p.m.



Horizon Air plans to begin Seattle flying at 9 a.m. and requests that customers check online at horizonair.com for the status of their flights.

The airlines will provide a mid-morning update on the status of flights for the remainder of the day.

Before leaving for the airport, all customers are advised to check for the most current flight status information online at alaskaair.com or horizonair.com or by calling 1-800-252-7522 or 1-800-547-9308.

The airlines are working to re-accommodate passengers whose flight schedules have been disrupted. Passengers booked on a canceled flight may re- book on the next available flight without penalty or apply for a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket. Passengers wishing to exercise either of these options should call Alaska Airlines Reservations at 1-800-252-7522 or Horizon Air Reservations at 1-800-547-9308. Reservations lines will remain open 24 hours to serve customers who have been impacted.

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AirTran Airways Customers Affected by Winter Storms May Change Travel Plans Without Penalty

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AAI) , advises passengers that due to severe winter weather in the northeast and midwestern parts of the country, some flight operations may be affected through Saturday, December 20, 2008.

Passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled December 18 through 11:30 pm EST December 19, 2008, on AirTran Airways to, from or through Bloomington/Normal, Moline/Quad Cities and Chicago, Ill., Detroit and Flint, Mich., Indianapolis, Ind., and Milwaukee, Wis., may make a change without penalty as long as changes are made one day prior to or up to five days following the date of the original scheduled departure date, based on space availability without change fees or fare adjustments.

In addition, passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled December 19 through 10:00 am EST December 20, 2008, on AirTran Airways to, from or through Philadelphia, Pa., Newark, N.J., and New York (LaGuardia) and White Plains (Westchester), N.Y. may also make a change without penalty as long as changes are made one day prior to or up to five days following the original scheduled departure date, based on space availability without change fees or fare adjustments.

Passengers holding reservations for travel to/from these destinations should check http://www.airtran.com/ under "Flight Status" for updates or call 1-800-AIRTRAN (247-8726).

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AirTran Airways Responds to Obama Fervor: Airline Adds D.C. Flights for Inauguration

PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today announced that the airline will respond to customer demand by adding more roundtrip flights between Atlanta, Ga., and both Baltimore/Washington and Washington D.C. (Dulles), and between Milwaukee, Wis., and Baltimore/Washington on January 21, 2009, following President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20.

"We've had tremendous requests for flights to Washington D.C. during the period surrounding the presidential inauguration and we want to accommodate our customers by adding flights to meet the demand," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways.

Schedules for the additional flights originating in Atlanta and Milwaukee are available on airtran.com. Seats are still available leading up to the inauguration on flights along those routes, but AirTran Airways will consider adding more flights if the planes fill quickly before January. For more information, visit airtran.com.

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Book a Flight Before the Deals Have Flown Away with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

T2F Note: What deals! Wrap up some flights for Christmas gifts.

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com/ or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

These special fares are available for purchase through November 20, 2008, and are good for travel through February 11, 2009. Off-peak fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Peak fares are valid Monday, Thursday and Friday. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay.

Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 14-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:

Sample Fares: Off-Peak Peak

Atlanta - Charleston $39 $59
Atlanta - Ft. Myers $64 $84
Atlanta - Los Angeles $129 $149
Atlanta - Memphis $49 $69
Atlanta - Washington, D.C. (Dulles or
Reagan National) $64 $84
Atlanta - White Plains (Westchester) $74 $94
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Atlanta $64 $84
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Milwaukee $64 $84
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Portland, Maine $59 $79
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - West Palm Beach $72 $92
Bloomington/Normal - Orlando $89 $109
Boston - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $59 $79
Buffalo/Niagara - Orlando $72 $92
Burlington - Atlanta $79 $99
Charlotte - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $59 $79
Chicago (Midway)- Sarasota/Bradenton $80 $100
Columbus, Ohio - Atlanta $59 $79
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Orlando $94 $114
Dayton - Tampa $76 $96
Ft. Lauderdale - Indianapolis $74 $94
Flint - Orlando $89 $109
Gulfport/Biloxi - Atlanta $39 $59
Harrisburg - Orlando $99 $119
Houston - Sarasota/Bradenton $99 $119
Indianapolis - Tampa $69 $89
Las Vegas - Milwaukee $109 $129
Milwaukee - Ft. Myers $99 $119
Milwaukee - New York (LaGuardia) $74 $94
Moline/Quad Cities - Atlanta $64 $84
Newport News/Williamsburg - Boston $49 $69
Orlando - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $78 $98
Orlando - Chicago (Midway) $83 $103
Orlando - Memphis $79 $99
Orlando - St. Louis $89 $109
Orlando - San Juan $69 $89
Pensacola - Atlanta $49 $69
Philadelphia - Atlanta $64 $84
Pittsburgh - Ft. Myers $71 $91
Portland, Maine - Orlando $84 $104
Richmond - New York (LaGuardia) $49 $69
Rochester - Tampa $75 $95
San Juan - Atlanta $99 $119
Washington, D.C. (Dulles or Reagan National)
- Ft. Myers $79 $99
White Plains (Westchester) - West Palm Beach $79 $99




AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com/.

*All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Any person traveling on or after December 5, 2008, will be charged $15 for the first checked bag. A second bag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15 per person. Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additional sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased by November 20, 2008. Sale fares are valid for travel through February 11, 2009. Blackout dates are as follows: December 20, 23-24, 26-28, 2008; and January 3-4, 2009. Service to/from San Diego ends January 5, 2009. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.50. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included. Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $30.80.

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At Just $244(a) One Way to South Africa, It’s a “November to Remember” on South African Airways

BUSINESS WIRE --The year 2008 will be memorable, not just for its historic election, but also for South African Airways’ “November to Remember” sale, which offers fares as low as $244(a) one way from the U.S. to South Africa and Senegal. South Africa’s flagship airline and the continent’s most awarded carrier introduced the fares from New York or Washington, D.C., to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dakar, Senegal, for departures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays(a) from Nov. 4, with all travel being completed by Dec. 3^rd. Based on round-trip travel, the fare is available for sale now through Oct. 17^th by calling 1-800-722-9675, or at www.flysaa.com. The sale fares do not include taxes and fuel surcharges, and are available on specific dates, which are outlined below.

“By the time election day comes around, people from all walks of life will be ready for an escape from the wall-to-wall election coverage and economic news,” said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president, North America for South African Airways. “With this low fare, we invite travelers to plan ahead for that escape to a place where their dollar will go far and buy them an unforgettable vacation. The fares are only available until Oct. 17^th, so act fast.”

Now is the time for American travelers to stretch their dollars in South Africa. With an exceptional exchange rate of 8.4 Rand(b), a visit to South Africa offers Americans a chance at having a vacation with hotel rates, meals and incidentals that could cost less than at other international destinations.

South African Airways features the only nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with daily departures from Washington, D.C., and daily direct service from New York that offer travel convenience and award-winning service. Travelers in premium class enjoy 180° fully flat-bed seats with individual entertainment systems, and in economy class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors and individual on-demand entertainment systems. SAA’s unrivaled network, featuring connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the rest of the continent, make the airline the savvy traveler’s “gateway to Africa.” As a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer its customers 975 destinations in 162 countries and 18,100 flights daily, including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United’s Mileage Plus, US Airways’ Dividend Miles and Air Canada’s Aeroplan programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights. For more information on South African Airways, please call 800-722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com, where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages.

(a) Taxes and fuel surcharges apply. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fare is non-refundable and non-endorsable. The following dates apply:

From NY: Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Return to NY: Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3

From Washington, D.C.: Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26

Return to Washington, D.C.: Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3

(b) Oct. 2, 2008, according to xe.com

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JetBlue Adds Nonstop Service From Portland, Oregon to Long Beach, California

PRIME NEWSWIRE - JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) today announces plans to launch new service this fall between Portland International Airport and its West Coast focus city in Long Beach, Calif. JetBlue will offer two daily nonstop flights to the hassle-free Long Beach Airport, conveniently located between Los Angeles and Orange County. One daily flight begins October 9, while a second daily roundtrip begins November 2. Fares start as low as $79(a) each way.

The introduction of JetBlue service to Long Beach also marks the debut of the airline's EMBRAER 190 aircraft in Portland. JetBlue is the first airline to serve Oregon with the E190, a quiet, fuel-efficient, and full-size 100-seat jet that offers travelers all of JetBlue's signature amenities: 36 channels of free live DIRECTV(r) programming, more than 100 channels of XM Satellite Radio(r), plus comfy leather seats (either an aisle or window, with no middle seat!), lots of legroom, unlimited free snacks and JetBlue's acclaimed customer service.

JetBlue's new service between Portland and Long Beach:

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Portland, Ore. (PDX) to Long Beach, Calif. (LGB) to
Long Beach, Calif. (LGB) Portland, Ore. (PDX)
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Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
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7:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.
(Daily eff. October 10) (Daily eff. November 2)
2:10 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. 5:05 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(Daily eff. November 2) (Daily eff. October 9)
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Portland customers traveling to destinations beyond Long Beach may take advantage of easy connecting service to seven additional cities including Austin, Tex.; Boston; Chicago (O'Hare); Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Las Vegas; New York (JFK); and Washington (Dulles). JetBlue also offers nonstop service to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

"JetBlue's new nonstop service connecting PDX and Long Beach is a welcome addition for our community, as more than a million travelers fly each year between PDX and the L.A. Basin, making it our top travel destination," said David Zielke, Port of Portland general manager of air service development. "JetBlue has been a great partner with our community since May 2005."

"It's been three years since JetBlue launched our award-winning service to Portland, redefining the air travel experience while bringing humanity back to the skies," said Scott Laurence, JetBlue's director of route planning. "Today we're pleased to give our growing customer base in the Pacific Northwest premium low fare flights to L.A.'s most convenient airport."