What are the specific benefits for AirTran Airways?
This is a tremendous opportunity to grow AirTran Airways and deliver expanded service to travelers. It would strengthen our position in a number of key markets and would enable us to create additional opportunities for the deployment of its new aircraft deliveries. While we believe that AirTran Airways can continue to grow and reward its investors and employees as a stand alone company, we can accelerate our growth and provide greater opportunities to the shareholders, employees and customers of AirTran Airways if we combine. • What are the specific benefits for Midwest? Midwest would benefit from being a part of a large, national carrier with a modernized fleet with enhanced prospects for profitability and growth and available aircraft for expansion. As part of a combined carrier with greater scale, Midwest will be better prepared to compete in an increasingly difficult industry environment. The creation of a stronger carrier will provide the company’s employees with a more secure fut
