AirTran is GREAT airline. AirTran was not going out of business and did not need SouthWest to bail them out. A message straight from the CEO of Southwest (Gary Kelly)"The opportunities for growth that flow from AirTran acquisition are enormous:more destinations; more Customers; more flights, and more profits. All of that adds up to growth, more aircraft, and more jobs." SouthWest wanted and needed Atlanta and the MidWest market, and they could achieve this alot easier by buying AirTran and not competing with them. It's a WIN WIN for customers and the employees. Just thought you needed to know
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