letter from bob
A letter from Bob Fornaro, Chairman, CEO, and President
November 2009
As we pause to celebrate Thanksgiving this month, there’s no better time to reflect on all the reasons we have to be thankful. Like many of you, I’m grateful first and foremost for the people in my life—family, friends, neighbors and work associates.
As a nation, we can be thankful, even in this season of challenge, for the great fortune of living in a country brimming with freedom, promise and opportunity. Our society continues to extend to each of us the “blessings of liberty” that generations have struggled to secure.
I’m also thankful for those who put themselves at risk on our behalf, from police officers and paramedics to firefighters and other first responders. And I’m thankful beyond words to the military men and women protecting our way of life and advancing the cause of freedom overseas. The sacrificial service of these heroes and their families is an inspiration to us all.
On a professional level, I’m thankful to work alongside the outstanding Crew Members who build the success and reputation of AirTran Airways on a daily basis. I also appreciate the patronage of customers like you. We know we work for you, and we strive to deliver the best possible experience on every flight.
Thanks to your support and the ongoing work of our Crew Members, AirTran Airways continues to add new flights and destinations, bringing low fares to more people and making more places affordable.
AirTran Airways has long been the go-to choice of Floridians and Florida vacationers, and we keep growing in the state. Next month, we add Key West, our 10th Florida destination, and roll out more Sunshine State nonstops serving Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus, OH, and Branson, MO.
And that’s not all we’re doing to make it easy for you to enjoy some well-deserved sun and surf this winter. While continuing service to Cancun and San Juan, we’re adding three new tropical destinations. Flights to Aruba and Nassau, Bahamas, begin next month, with service to Montego Bay, Jamaica, scheduled to start in early 2010.
In September, I asked our customers to support oil speculation reform and help stop the excessive speculation many experts believe is increasing oil prices and market volatility. If you’ve sent a letter or email to your elected representatives, I want to thank you and let you know you’re making a difference.
Right now, we can protect our economic future, if Washington acts quickly to end runaway oil speculation. If we wait, we increase the risk that a new oil price spike could harm or delay our economic recovery. To learn more, visit www.stopoilspeculationnow.com.
Thanks again for flying with us and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We look forward to welcoming you aboard another AirTran Airways flight very soon.
Cordially,
Bob Fornaro, Chairman, CEO, and President