AirTran adds cities, moves to add 717s, eliminate DC9s

AirTran said yesterday it is accelerating its fleet modernization program with delivery of 20 Boeing 717 aircraft in 2002 financed by Boeing Capital Corp. In conjunction with the deliveries, AirTran will retire 14 DC-9s, achieving a seat-mile growth rate of more than 20% for the year. AirTran is the...

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