BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON, April 7,
2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of
AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today began new nonstop service
between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Airport (BWI) and L.F. Wade International Airport in St. George's, Bermuda.
To mark the first flight, the airline proclaimed today "Bermuda
Shorts Day" in the Baltimore/Washington area. As part of this
special occasion, AirTran Airways gave one lucky winner and a guest
a free trip to Bermuda and
$25 discount ticket vouchers to
anyone who wore Bermuda shorts to
Arundel Mills Mall. Passengers on today's first flight were regaled
with colorful Gombey dancers, a steel drum band and island-themed
food and drinks during a celebration at the airport.
"We are excited to add Bermuda
to our list of 'island paradise' destinations," said John Kirby, AirTran Airways' senior director of
planning. "Reaching the famous pink sand beaches and unique culture
of Bermuda has never been easier
or more affordable."
In addition to this new service from BWI, next month AirTran
Airways will add flights to this world-famous destination from
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it operates
the world's largest low-cost carrier hub.
"We are all very excited that AirTran Airways is making it
easier than ever for Baltimore/Washington area residents to get to
Bermuda's world famous pink sand
beaches in just two hours," said Honorable Kim Wilson, JP, MP,
Acting Minister of Business Development & Tourism. "The
Mid-Atlantic region is very important to Bermuda and there is no doubt that our
visitors, as well as Bermudians, will enjoy AirTran's outstanding
service. We appreciate AirTran's commitment to our
destination and look forward to a strong partnership."
The following nonstop flights between Baltimore/Washington and Bermuda are now available:
Nonstop
Service Between Baltimore/Washington and
Bermuda
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From
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To
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Flight
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Departs
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Arrives
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Frequency
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Baltimore/Washington
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Bermuda
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1811
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12:55pm
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4:15p
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Daily
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Bermuda
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Baltimore/Washington
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1812
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5:05pm
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6:40pm
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Daily
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AirTran Airways is a Fortune 1000 company and has been
ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in
the past four years. AirTran 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 airtran.com.
Media Contacts:
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AirTran Airways
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678.254.7442
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SOURCE AirTran Airways