AirTran TRASM to grow 13-14% in 2010 on rapid yield improvement: Peanuts Share Wrap

AirTran plans to maintain a fleet size of 138 aircraft in 2010, with capacity (ASMs) growth of 3%-4%, while fleet size will increase to 145 aircraft in 2011 (+3-4% ASMs) and 153 aircraft in 2012 (+5-7%). US LCCs are estimated to provide 29% of domestic capacity (ASMs) in 2010, against 55% by full service carriers and 16% by regional carriers.