Low-Cost Leader Expands Presence in Florida from Moline/Quad Cities
Moline/Quad Cities (September 15, 2010) This morning, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced new flights to Florida tourist hot-spot Ft. Myers from the Quad City International Airport.
AirTran Airways currently offers flights from more cities to Ft. Myers than any other airline. "Ft. Myers is one of the most requested destinations in our route network," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' senior vice president of marketing and planning. "From the pristine beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands to the world-class golfing and fishing, not to mention baseball spring training, Southwest Florida is one of the most popular sun and fun destinations in America."
The following nonstop flights between Moline/Quad Cities and Ft. Myers will be available beginning March 8, 2011:
Nonstop Service Between Moline/Quad Cities and Ft. Myers
Bruce Carter, Director of Aviation states "We are extremely pleased with today's announcement for new service to Ft. Myers Florida starting on March 8th of next year. It proves to me that AirTran is still committed to this market. I hope our loyal area passengers and those who frequent the Ft. Myers and South Florida area, will use this convenient nonstop service with AirTran." Carter adds, "Coupled with this new destination, AirTran continues the Orlando nonstop flights four times per week-- every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Orlando service continues to be popular for families from throughout the regional area throughout the year."
With the addition of the Ft. Myers service, The Quad City International Airport now offers nonstop service on five airlines to eleven nonstop cities in the United States: Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Myers, Las Vegas, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Orlando, and Phoenix-Mesa. Bruce Carter says "I believe this may be first time in the history of the airport that flights to eleven nonstop cities have been offered."
AirTran Airways is a Fortune 1000 company and has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past three years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Gogo Inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Our 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
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Moline/Quad Cities (September 15, 2010) This morning, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced new flights to Florida tourist hot-spot Ft. Myers from the Quad City International Airport.
AirTran Airways currently offers flights from more cities to Ft. Myers than any other airline. "Ft. Myers is one of the most requested destinations in our route network," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' senior vice president of marketing and planning. "From the pristine beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands to the world-class golfing and fishing, not to mention baseball spring training, Southwest Florida is one of the most popular sun and fun destinations in America."
The following nonstop flights between Moline/Quad Cities and Ft. Myers will be available beginning March 8, 2011:
Nonstop Service Between Moline/Quad Cities and Ft. Myers
| From | To | Flight | Departs | Arrives | Frequency |
| Moline/Quad Cities | Ft. Myers | 1641 | 11:34 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Tu, Th, Sat, Sun |
| Ft. Myers | Moline/Quad Cities | 1640 | 8:50 a.m. | 10:59 a.m. | Tu, Th, Sat, Sun |
With the addition of the Ft. Myers service, The Quad City International Airport now offers nonstop service on five airlines to eleven nonstop cities in the United States: Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Myers, Las Vegas, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Orlando, and Phoenix-Mesa. Bruce Carter says "I believe this may be first time in the history of the airport that flights to eleven nonstop cities have been offered."
AirTran Airways is a Fortune 1000 company and has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past three years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Gogo Inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Our 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
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