AirTran is coming to PWM

[snowbunny]

Our second discount carrier...we just got JetBlue last fall. And, they are going to offer a nonstop flight to MCO, only once a week but it's a start!

 

[Waseller77]

I live in the Portland area too and am excited to hear about AirTran. I hadn't heard about a non-stop to MCO - that is the best news I have heard all year!!! When does service start? With 2 young kids, non-stop is the only way we'll go, so we always fly from Manchester on Southwest...

 

[snowbunny]

Service starts in the beginning of June. The nonstop is going to be on Saturdays, which isn't going to help me next trip (July) as I have to come and go midweek this time

http://www.airtran.com/portlandmepress.aspx

It's great to have more choices though. People who fly out of ATL or ORD have no idea how liberating it is when a new airline comes to town.

 

[Maine-iac]

Service starts in the beginning of June. The nonstop is going to be on Saturdays, which isn't going to help me next trip (July) as I have to come and go midweek this time

http://www.airtran.com/portlandmepress.aspx

It's great to have more choices though. People who fly out of ATL or ORD have no idea how liberating it is when a new airline comes to town.

So true. I heard the direct to Orlando is going to be seasonal at first and then may continue depending on how much people use it. Even so Air Tran is another option. I wonder if it will cause the other carriers to lower their fares?

 

[toofarnorth]

Hello,
I have been "board lurking" for about a year. Haven't been a Dis member since we went on our only WDW trip in 2003! We are trying very hard to get back to the mouse this August. I was thrilled to see Airtrans announcement I have never flown with them before- does anyone have any comments?? How is their service?
Thanks!
Karen

 

[PlutosFriend]

I noticed they are starting service in Saint Louis in May. This is good news since the deals on Southwest seem to be fewer and far between lately.

 

[themainemom]

I too am excited for Airtran at PWM. We are a bit isolated up here and often pay so much more if we want to travel out of Portland and always have to switch planes somewhere. Direct flights! Awesome!