The Southwest acquisition of AirTran will do more than combine two profitable low-cost carriers and significantly expand the Southwest network: It could also clear the way for the slot swap plan ...

Southwest Airlines has struck a deal to buy AirTran Airways, giving the Dallas-based carrier access to Atlanta ? the world's busiest airport ? and to international markets. Southwest announced the ...

Southwest Airlines Co.'s acquisition of AirTran Holdings Inc. for about $1.4 billion in cash and stock would be the largest in its 39-year history and give the carrier access to Atlanta, the world's ...

NEW YORK — Southwest Airlines said Monday it will buy AirTran for about $1.42 billion. The move will put Southwest in head-to-head competition with Delta Air Lines in Delta’s home base of Atlanta. The ...

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Southwest Airlines’ proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of rival AirTran Airways has some airports thinking early about the deal’s effect on their operations. Milwaukee, where AirTran’s traffic has ...

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WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Pilots at Southwest Airlines Co and AirTran Airways agreed on Thursday to begin discussions on seniority integration before the two companies merge. Pilot cooperation ...