AirTran Airways News

Southwest Says AirTran To Exit 6 US Airports

January 20, 2012

Southwest Airlines said on Friday that its AirTran subsidiary would stop operating at six US airports this year because of higher fuel costs.
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US Agency Orders AirTran Pilot Reinstatment

January 18, 2012

AirTran Airways must reinstate a pilot it fired after he reported numerous mechanical concerns and pay him more than USD$1 million in back wages plus interest and damages, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration said on Tuesday.
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Southwest-AirTran Attendants Unions Agree Deal

December 27, 2011

Unions representing flight attendants at Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways on Monday reached an agreement to work under one common contract once members ratify the terms, according to a joint statement by the attendants' respective unions.
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Southwest To Offer More Int'l Flights Through AirTran

November 13, 2011

Southwest Airlines plans to offer more international service next year through its AirTran subsidiary, an executive said on Sunday.
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Southwest, AirTran Pilots Agree On Seniority

November 7, 2011

Pilots at Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways approved an agreement combining their seniority lists, clearing a hurdle as Southwest looks to fully integrate AirTran into its operations after acquiring it earlier this year.
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Southwest Planning Radical Changes At AirTran

August 23, 2011

Low-fare carrier Southwest Airlines plans radical changes for AirTran, the company it acquired in May, chief executive Gary Kelly said on Monday.
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Southwest Planning Radical Changes At AirTran

August 23, 2011

Low-fare carrier Southwest Airlines plans radical changes for AirTran, the company it acquired in May, chief executive Gary Kelly said on Monday.
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Southwest, AirTran Pilots Unions Reach Agreement

July 18, 2011

Southwest Airlines' pilots union has reached an agreement in principle with the pilots union for AirTran Airways, the low-cost airline it bought in May.
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Southwest Says FAA Clears AirTran Transition

February 24, 2011

Southwest Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration accepted its plan to combine its operations with those of AirTran once its proposed acquisition of that carrier is completed.
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Southwest Says AirTran Deal Can Be 'Home Run'

October 29, 2010

Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it expects to win over new customers and bring lower fares to unserved cities should its purchase of AirTran be completed.
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