ORLANDO, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc. , the parent company of AirTran Airways, will celebrate Independence Day by sponsoring several Atlanta events on July 4.
AirTran Airways will sponsor WSB-TV's Salute 2 America Parade, the country's largest Independence Day parade, and will be the title sponsor of the AirTran Airways 4th of July at Lenox Square, the largest fireworks show in the southeast. The Salute 2 America Parade will feature an AirTran Airways float entitled "Go. There's Nothing Stopping You," as well as an AirTran Airways plane balloon. During the AirTran Airways 4th of July at Lenox Square, the airline will give away roundtrip tickets to any destination it serves within the United States.
"AirTran Airways has a strong presence in Atlanta, and we are proud to take part in the Independence Day celebrations in the largest community we serve," said Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways' president and chief operating officer. "Thanks to the support of our loyal customers, our Atlanta-based operations continue to grow and make us the second largest carrier at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport."
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company and one of America's largest low-fare airlines with more than 7,500 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates nearly 700 daily flights to 50 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways' aircraft features the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class and XM Satellite Radio on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/ (America Online Keyword: AirTran).
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