AirTran Airways Offers Assistance to Passengers Affected by Suspension of
Skybus Airlines Service
- Displaced Passengers Offered Special Fare for Stand-by Option -
ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced a special
program to assist those passengers affected Skybus Airlines announced
suspension of service. Beginning April 5, 2008, passengers ticketed on Skybus
can fly on stand-by status on AirTran Airways for a one-way, refundable fare
of $50*. Passengers are encouraged to call 1-800-AIRTRAN to request and pay
for their stand-by record prior to arriving at the airport to expedite airport
passenger processing. All passengers must go to the AirTran Airways ticket
counter to complete their processing for their requested flights.
Since stand-by travel is subject to space availability on flights,
passengers holding Skybus tickets may also purchase confirmed tickets with
AirTran Airways already low fares by calling 1-800-AIRTRAN or visiting the
airline's web site at http://www.airtran.com .
Tickets will be available for this special stand-by fare effective April
5, 2008, and travel must be completed by April 15, 2008. For the stand-by
option, passengers must contact AirTran Airways for assistance prior to April
15, 2008, and travel is valid on the dates of their original itinerary on
Skybus Airlines. Additionally, due to the nature of stand-by travel, AirTran
Airways will allow passengers to stand-by up to five days earlier than their
original travel date. Passengers must show proof of purchase on Skybus to take
advantage of the stand-by fare offer of $50*.
Proof of purchase must be presented in the form of a ticket receipt
obtained directly from Skybus or an e-ticket confirmation acquired through
their reservations web site. Photocopies of these documents are not accepted.
Documents must be presented and will be collected at the AirTran Airways
ticket counter upon date of travel. Please call 1-800-AIRTRAN with any
questions regarding these offers.
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable,
daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and
America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite
Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and
free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com .
* Stand-by Travel Offer travel must be completed by April 15, 2008.
Stand-by Travel Offer fares are refundable and must be booked by April
15, 2008. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without
notice. Fares do not include per-segment fee of $3.50. A segment is
defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee
of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up
to $18 are not included. Seats are limited and may not be available on
all flights. Travel Offer travel must be for same dates as original
Skybus Airlines' ticket.
Media Contact: Tad Hutcheson
Judy Graham-Weaver
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
Quinnie Jenkins
678.254.7442
SOURCE AirTran Airways
Tad Hutcheson, Judy Graham-Weaver, Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas, or Quinnie
Jenkins, all of AirTran Airways +1-678-254-7442
