Gombeys, Cheerleaders Launch AirTran Flight
Bermuda Gombeys and the Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders helped AirTran Airways this morning [May 26]Â inaugurate its daily nonstop service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and L.F. Wade International Airport.
“AirTran Airways is committed to providing our customers with excellent service and low fares to fantastic destinations like Bermuda,” said John Kirby, AirTran Airways’ senior director of planning.
“This new, daily service makes it easier than ever for our loyal customers to experience the famous hospitality, pink-sand beaches and unique island culture of Bermuda.”
Departing passengers in Atlanta took part in a colourful celebration at the airport featuring Bermuda’s traditional Gombey dancers and a steel drum band.
A special performance by the Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders also wowed the crowd as part of the “Touchdown Bermuda” themed event.
In addition to welcoming passengers, the cheerleaders were heading to Bermuda for their annual swimsuit calendar photo shoot.
Bermuda is the latest destination in AirTran’s international route network, which includes: Aruba, Cancun, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Bahamas and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Atlanta becomes the second city in AirTran’s network to offer nonstop service to the island getaway. The low cost carrier began offering flights to Bermuda from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last month.
“We are excited to partner with AirTran Airways in providing new service to our island,” said  Business Development and Tourism Minister Patrice Minors. “Atlanta is a wonderful US city with many Bermuda fans, friends and family residing there.
“We are happy that this service will help continue to build a relationship while offering travelers an easy escape to Bermuda.”
When the AirTran Atlanta-Bermuda service was announced earlier this year, a Gombey troupe helped to promote the new route by staging a display at the city’s downtown Peachtree Centre.
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YEAH! WOHOOOOO! FREEDOM!!!!!! I’ve had to deal with DELTA to and from ATL since 1986 college days. I don’t care how low delta go to compete, I AIN’T FLYING DELTA NO MORE!
GOOOOOOOOO AIRTRAN!!!!!!!!
Its great to see Bermuda being exposed in a positive way…
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