Boeing 717 | Airlines and Destinations

Delta Plans to Serve Austin, Boise, Monterrey and San Salvador from LAX

Airlines Airports March 17, 2014

Delta Air Lines is launching new services this summer linking Los Angeles International Airport with Austin in Texas and Boise in Idaho. The airline also plans to launch daily non-stop service linking LAX with San Salvador in El Salvador and Monterrey in Mexico.

SAS to Re-Launch Service between Stockholm-Arlanda and Hamburg

Airlines Airports January 22, 2014

SAS is re-launching service on the Stockholm-Hamburg route on April 22. The airline will offer two round-trips on its Stockholm-Hamburg route every weekday and one round-trip on Sundays.

Delta Lease Deal for All of AirTran’s Boeing 717s to Go Ahead

Aircraft Airlines July 9, 2012

Southwest Airlines Co. has confirmed that the company, together with its subsidiary AirTran Airways, Inc., has reached an agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc., and Boeing Capital Corp. to lease or sublease all 88 of AirTran’s Boeing 717 jets to Delta.

Review: Hawaiian Airlines First Class

Airlines Reviews July 3, 2012

Hawaiian Airlines has its share of hiccups, but in this writer’s experience, HA trumps its much larger main competitor on mainland-Hawaii routes, United Airlines, 10 times out of 10 when it comes to unfeigned warmth, superior food and beverage choices and all-around customer service.

New Pilot Deal Could Allow Delta to Acquire 70 Large RJs, As Well As 717s

Aircraft Airlines May 22, 2012

If ratified, a new tentative agreement between Delta Air Lines and its pilot union will allow Delta to acquire up to 70 more two-class, 76-seat regional jets as well as the 88 Boeing 717s that Delta has agreed in principle to sublease from Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Agrees Deal to Sublease All 88 AirTran Boeing 717s to Delta

Aircraft Airlines May 22, 2012

Together with subsidiary AirTran Airways, Inc., Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Boeing Capital Corp. to sublease all 88 of AirTran’s Boeing 717 jets to Delta.

Hawaiian to Add Three More Boeing 717s to Its Inter-Island Fleet

Aircraft Airlines June 30, 2011

The leased jets will increase Hawaiian Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 717s to 18 aircraft. With the three additional Boeing 717s, Hawaiian says it will be able to expand its inter-island service between Honolulu and Kahului, Lihue, Hilo, and Kona during peak travel periods.

AirTran Adds ‘Little Debbie’ Logo to 717 for Cakes’ 50th Birthday

Aircraft Airlines February 12, 2010

AirTran Airways has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Little Debbie brand of snack cupcakes (well known in the United States) by creating a special external logo for one of the airline’s Boeing 717s.

AirTran to Become First Major Carrier to Serve Tunica, Mississippi

Airlines Airports February 11, 2010

AirTran Airways is beginning four-times weekly service to the resort of Tunica, Mississippi on May 6. The airline says its flights will represent the first scheduled air service by a major airline to the entertainment and gaming destination.

AirTran Resumes Gulfport-Atlanta Service, Adds Gulfport-St. Pete

Airlines Airports January 8, 2010

AirTran Airways has resumed scheduled service from Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi to the carrier’s hub in Atlanta and has added new service from Gulfport/Biloxi to Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida.

AirTran Unveils Boeing 717 Painted in Orlando Magic’s Colors

Aircraft Airlines December 15, 2009

AirTran Airways has teamed up with the NBA professional basketball team the Orlando Magic to launch a custom-painted Boeing 717 in the Magic’s colors. The 717, dubbed ‘Magic 1’, will operate across the company’s network of more than 60 destinations.

AirTran Unveils Boeing 717 Painted to Honor Indianapolis Colts

Aircraft Airlines November 10, 2009

AirTran Airways has unveiled a custom-painted, one-of-a-kind Boeing 717 honoring the airline’s partnership with National Football League team the Indianapolis Colts.