AirTran Airways expects full year profits in 2009

Atlanta-based LCC, AirTran Airways remains optimistic about its profit outlook for 2009 with CFO, Arne Haak, stating the carrier is expecting to have “one of the best years in the company’s history”. [693 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• But not before a 7% drop in 2Q2009 unit revenue
• Announces seasonal deployment strategy
• Orlando expansion back on the agenda
• Achieves CFM TRUEngine status

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• Selected US airlines’ 2Q2009 unit revenue (per ASM) forecast
• North American carriers’ domestic passenger capacity growth (% change year-on-year): May-2009
• AirTran recently launched seasonal services