Got the following email from SWA today:
Dear Rapid Rewards Member,
During the past weeks you may have read in the press about our bid to acquire various assets of ATA Airlines and enter into a code share agreement. Last week, it was announced that Southwest Airlines' bid has been approved by Federal bankruptcy court.
"We are obviously pleased with today's bankruptcy court approval," said Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly. "We have enjoyed working with the ATA people, and we look forward to getting started on our code sharing early next year. I extend my congratulations to ATA as it begins its restructuring process. The real winners, of course, are Customers traveling to and from Chicago Midway Airport who will see more low-fare Southwest service and a continuing presence from ATA."
This exciting new agreement will mean additional destinations and earning options for our Members once all approvals are obtained and operational processes are determined. However, at this time the frequent flyer programs will remain separate in all aspects. So stayed tuned, as we will make every attempt to communicate with you as soon as we have information via the Rapid Rewards E-mail Update.
We look forward to seeing you onboard soon!
Your Friends at Southwest Airlines
Dear Rapid Rewards Member,
During the past weeks you may have read in the press about our bid to acquire various assets of ATA Airlines and enter into a code share agreement. Last week, it was announced that Southwest Airlines' bid has been approved by Federal bankruptcy court.
"We are obviously pleased with today's bankruptcy court approval," said Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly. "We have enjoyed working with the ATA people, and we look forward to getting started on our code sharing early next year. I extend my congratulations to ATA as it begins its restructuring process. The real winners, of course, are Customers traveling to and from Chicago Midway Airport who will see more low-fare Southwest service and a continuing presence from ATA."
This exciting new agreement will mean additional destinations and earning options for our Members once all approvals are obtained and operational processes are determined. However, at this time the frequent flyer programs will remain separate in all aspects. So stayed tuned, as we will make every attempt to communicate with you as soon as we have information via the Rapid Rewards E-mail Update.
We look forward to seeing you onboard soon!
Your Friends at Southwest Airlines
