Southwest to acquire AirTran for $1.4 billion

Southwest Airlines announced Monday it has agreed to acquire AirTran Airways. Photo: By Rob Finlayson. Southwest Airlines on Monday morning announced an agreement to acquire Orlando-based AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion in cash and Southwest common stock in a deal that brings together the world's...

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