AirTran Holdings Now in Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Closes Acquisition of AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirTran Airways officially become part of the Southwest Family!

– Airlines will operate separately until receipt of Single Operating Certificate

– In the near term, Customers will continue to interact exclusively with their ticketed carrier

– AirTran aircraft to be converted to Southwest brand starting in 2012

– Southwest’s Bob Jordan will serve as President of AirTran during integration

Watch the streaming LIVE: a special ceremony commemorating the acquisition of AirTran Airways.