AirTran aims for 'fresh start' after making heavy losses

US low fare airline AirTran says that it is "positioned for a turn-around", despite posting heavy losses for last year. The former ValuJet has reported a net loss for 1997 of $96.7 million, more than double its 1996 loss, on operating revenues that fell slightly, to $211.5 million.

Keep reading this article by becoming a FlightGlobal member now

PLEASE REGISTER FOR FREE OR SIGN IN TO CONTINUE READING

FlightGlobal Premium Digital

You have reached your limit of free articles for this period. Register for a FREE account to read this article and benefit from:

  • Increased access to online news and in-depth articles from:
  • FlightGlobal Premium covering the global aviation industry
  • Airline Business providing insight for business leaders
  • Weekly newsletters on topics across the industry

Join now