AirTran Airways Offers Convenient Payment Option for Corporate Customers
ORLANDO, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today announced that the airline now accepts travel payment by The Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP) at all points of sale including http://airtran.com/. UATP, the world's first corporate travel payment system, can be used by individual business travelers, corporate travel departments and travel agents.
AirTran Airways' expanded service allows for online bookings by corporate travelers with all UATP cards, which are issued by 15 airlines and accepted by more than 200 carriers as a form of payment for the purchase of air and rail tickets.
"Customer convenience is a top priority for AirTran Airways," said the airline's vice president of planning, Kevin Healy. "Our savvy business customers expect low fares, convenient flight schedules and priority boarding, but now we also can offer them the ability to use this popular form of payment for their travel needs."
"Online acceptance has become a necessity for corporate travelers," said Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO, UATP. "AirTran Airways' expanded acceptance of UATP shows the response by airlines for fulfilling corporate travelers' needs and to become more competitive in the marketplace."
About AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with 6,400 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 500 daily flights to 47 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways recently added the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. For reservations or more information, visit http://airtran.com/ (America Online Keyword: AirTran).
About UATP
UATP accounts are accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel by more than 200 airlines worldwide. UATP accounts are issued by these airlines: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Alitalia, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ltd., Scandinavian Airlines System, United Airlines, US Airways and VARIG Brazilian Airlines. AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for: British Airways, Lufthansa German Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines. Visit http://www.uatp.com/ for more information.
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