AirTran Airways Returns to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT — AirTran Airways flights will resume at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on Jan. 8.
The non-stop flights will initially be three days a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, aboard a 117-seat Boeing 717. Seats are $69 to $99 each way based on advance purchase and are already on sale.
Jeremiah Gerald, director of air service and business development at the airport, said it’s been almost exactly a year since AirTran pulled out of the market. AirTran returned under a partnership between the IP Casino Resort, Grand Biloxi Casino and Aviation Advantage.
“We will continue to partner with Harrison County Tourism, the Gulf Coast Business Council and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to achieve our collective goal to one day become a tier-one destination,” said Steve Ditchkus, general manager of Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel.
“The benefits to our region’s tourism and business will be tremendous,” said Travis Lott Jr., chairman of Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority. “We look forward to a prosperous partnership.”
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December 22nd, 2009 at 9:48 am
I would be very intrested in this artical for future vacations to biloxi. thank you for tne information.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
GREAT! I HATED TO FLY ON THE DELTA CONNECTION FLIGHTS. THEY SCARED ME EVERY TIME WE USED THEM
January 8th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Story not complete. Where will flights originate.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
These flights are good news.Please tell us which airports are involved I use the Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida,& would really welcome a direct flight at a reasonable airfare.
Thank you.