Huntsville Scores Low Fares with Launch of AirTran Service
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), recently launched daily nonstop service from Huntsville International Airport to Orlando International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. To celebrate the inaugural flight, the airline hosted a football-themed event at the airport featuring special guest Cadillac Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During the event, AirTran made a donation to the American Red Cross of North Alabama.
“AirTran Airways is pleased to bring quality low fare service to Huntsville, Alabama,” said John Kirby, senior director of strategic planning, AirTran Airways. “Whether traveling to our National’s Capital or Central Florida’s attractions Left to right - Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville; Bill
and Space Coast, residents of the Rocket City will Johnston, Jr., HSV Chairman of the Board; John Kirby, Sr.
enjoy affordable business class, Wifi on every flight Director of Strategic Planning; Cadillac Williams, Tampa Bay
and complimentary XM radio in every seat.” Bucs runningback; Rick Tucker, HSV Executive Director, and
Chairman Mike Gilliespie, Madison County Commision
“The addition of AirTran to our community is a major milestone – not only in terms of helping to lower fares for passengers but also from an economic development standpoint as well as tourism,” said Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville. “The potential savings with the new service is phenomenal, and I strongly encourage the community to support this new low-cost carrier.”
“The announcement of AirTran Airways as Huntsville International Airport’s new low-cost carrier has been met with tremendous enthusiasm from across the Tennessee Valley region,” said Bill Johnston, Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors, Huntsville International Airport. “We are excited to partner with AirTran to bring nonstop Orlando and Baltimore/Washington service to our community. Orlando and Baltimore/Washington represent our third and fourth largest markets, and we are pleased to accommodate the demand for non-stop service to these cities.”
The following nonstop flights between Huntsville/Decatur and Baltimore/Washington will be available beginning May 27, 2010, unless otherwise noted:
Nonstop Service Between Huntsville/Decatur and Baltimore/Washington
From |
To |
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
Frequency |
Baltimore/Washington |
Huntsville/Decatur |
755 |
10:30 a.m. |
11:20 a.m. |
Daily |
Baltimore/Washington |
Huntsville/Decatur |
751 |
8:05 p.m. |
8:55 p.m. |
Daily |
Huntsville/Decatur* |
Baltimore/Washington |
756 |
7:00 a.m. |
9:50 a.m. |
Daily |
Huntsville/Decatur |
Baltimore/Washington |
752 |
4:45 p.m. |
7:35 p.m. |
Daily |
* Service begins May 28, 2010
The following nonstop flights between Huntsville/Decatur and Orlando will be available beginning May 27, 2010:
Nonstop Service Between Huntsville/Decatur and Orlando
From |
To |
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
Frequency |
Huntsville/Decatur |
Orlando |
754 |
11:55 a.m. |
2:40 p.m. |
Daily |
Orlando |
Huntsville/Decatur |
755 |
3:30 p.m. |
4:10 p.m. |
Daily |
Following is a sample of fares** AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from Baltimore/Washington and Orlando. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by June 4, 2010, for travel through July 9, 2010. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction.
Destination |
Introductory Fare |
Lowest Walk-up |
Lowest Business Class |
Baltimore/Washington |
$79 |
$205 |
$285 |
Orlando |
$79 |
$129 |
$343 |
For reservations, visit www.airtran.com, or contact the Huntsville Hot Ticket Hot Line Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (CST) by calling 256-258-1944.
**All fares are one-way. Introductory sale fares are non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Introductory sale fares require a 7-day minimum advance purchase. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by June 4, 2010 and travel must be completed by July 9, 2010. A first bag may be checked for a fee of up to $15 per person and 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 $15.00 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.70. 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.
