‘AirTranica Won’ takes flight

Travelers in Orlando, Fla., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Atlanta got a special glimpse of Danica Patrick April 21 – her picture at least. AirTran Airways, an official sponsor of Danica Patrick’s Andretti Green Racing team, unveiled a Boeing 717-200 aircraft featuring Danica’s picture painted on the side alongside the words ‘AirTranica.’

Dubbed ‘AirTranica Won,’ the plane debuted April 21 with a morning flight between Orlando and Pittsburgh followed by a flight to Atlanta.

"AirTran Airways would like to extend our congratulations to Danica Patrick on the occasion of her first IndyCar Series win by announcing that Monday, April 21, 2008, will be known as 'AirTranica' Day," said Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways' president and chief executive officer. "As a proud sponsor of Danica Patrick and the Andretti Green Racing team, we couldn't be more excited about Danica's triumph."