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AirTran Airlines

Last Updated: 28th December 2019
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Status:Renamed / merged
Operating Dates: 1997 - 1997
Code: -- : ---
Country: USA
Region: Americas
Genealogy: ValuJet >AirTran Airlines >>AirTran >>Southwest Airlines (ii)
Aircraft: DC.9 | MD.95
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> renamed | ^ or >> merged in | => merged to form airline | +> assets taken | < divided |

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ValuJet was renamed to AirTran Airlines prior to being absorbed by AirTran
[ – Southwest Airlines (ii) was incorporated by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King on 15Mar1967 as Air Southwest. Renamed on 29Mar1971 and began operations on 18Jun1971. Took over MUSE AIR on 25Jun1985 with it continuing to operate as a separate airline until 13Feb1986 when its name changed to TranStar. Operated the first B737-300 revenue flight in 1984. Acquired MORRIS AIR in 1994. Absorbed AirTran in 2012. Launch customer for B737-700
< low cost, no frills airline based at Dallas/Ft Worth] >

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