Low-cost airline AirTran?Airways will launch daily services between Bermuda and Washington and Georgia, Government announced today.

Flights from Baltimore will run from April 7 to October 24 next year, and from Atlanta from May 26 to September 6, Transport Minister?Terry Lister told a press conference.

He said that would make Bermuda available to 45 cities throughout AirTran’s network.

“I trust that this new service will be a success and that AirTran will continue to serve Bermuda’s residents and visitors for many years to come,” said the Minister.

Air prices were not available, but Tourism Minister Patrice Minors said AirTran is one of the top three low-cost carriers.

Mrs Minors told the media:?“Atlanta, Baltimore and Washington, DC, are all key target markets for our?Ministry.

“By offering a new, non-stop air service this spring, AirTran will help make Bermuda a convenient and appealing international destination in the cities it services and beyond.

“And with this latest addition, Bermuda’s unprecedented expansion of airline service continues to be the envy of our surrounding region.”

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