AirTran Airways, Inc., a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), continues to accommodate record numbers of travelers as we enter one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the summer, and would like to offer these guidelines to improve the experience for our loyal customers.
ORLANDO, Fla. — „Peak summer months, especially the busy July 4th holiday, generate plenty of vacations and good times, and plenty of travelers, too,“ said Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways‘ president and chief operating officer. „Our convenient online booking and check-in at http://www.airtran.com, as well as our 8,800 friendly Crew Members, certainly help ease the process, but taking advantage of these tips and reminders can alleviate the stress of travel even more.“ AirTran Airways passengers can check-in online for flights up to 24 hours prior to departure at http://www.airtran.com, where they can select seat assignments, print boarding passes, and view receipts all from the comfort of home.
With large crowds anticipated, travelers are greatly encouraged to arrive at the airport at least two hours before scheduled flight departures to allow for possible slowdowns caused by heavy traffic, busy airport parking lots, and waits at ticket counters and/or security checkpoints. Atlanta passengers can also check online at http://www.atlanta-airport.com/ for parking availability and estimated security wait times for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Remember the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 Rule for carrying liquids, gels, and aerosols through security checkpoints: 3.4 ounce (or smaller) bottles must be placed in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic zip-top bag, with a limit of 1 bag per passenger. Larger quantities may be placed in checked baggage.
TSA also reminds travelers to ‚dress for success,‘ by removing outerwear and placing those items into security bins along with shoes, coins, and other metal objects. Passengers who abide by these rules will reduce potential delays and save valuable time at security checkpoints.
For more information on permitted or prohibited items, visit the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Website at http://www.tsa.gov.
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers passengers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 destinations throughout the United States. The airline is the second-largest carrier at its hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and one of America’s largest low-fare airlines. With more than 8,800 friendly Crew Members and free online booking on http://www.airtran.com, AirTran Airways makes travel both pleasant and convenient. The airline flies America’s youngest all-Boeing fleet, composed of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 aircraft. AirTran Airways was also the first to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class seating on every flight.
For more information, visit airtran.com.
