Monday, September 27, 2010

Southwest plans to keep AirTran’s Boeing 717 fleet

Southwest executives have confirmed that it plans to operate AirTran's 86 Boeing 717s once its acquisition of AirTran closes and the Atlanta-hubbed carrier is folded into the Southwest brand.

Southwest today unveiled plans to acquire AirTran through a combination of cash and common stock. Both carriers operate the 737-700, and Southwest is evaluating adding the larger -800 to its fleet. Southwest also operates......

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