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Discount Carrier Lands Partners In Ill-Served Cities.

Authors :
Brannigan, Martha
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 7/16/2002, Vol. 240 Issue 11, pA1. 0p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Focuses on the operations of discount airline AirTran Airways in Wichita, Kansas. Growth of the airline during a period in which other airlines suffered from the effects of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and a general economic downturn; Efforts of chairman Joe Leonard to promote the public-private partnership between AirTran and Wichita; Business turnaround of AirTran; How Wichita officials convinced the airline to operate in their city.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
240
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
6971913