CHICAGO, July 29 (Reuters) - AirTran Holdings (AAI.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), parent of low-cost airline AirTran Airways, on Tuesday posted a quarterly net loss as the price of jet fuel pummeled the carrier and its rivals.
Its second-quarter loss amounted to $13.5 million, or 12 cents per share, compared with a year-ago profit of $42.1 million, or 42 cents per share. (Reporting by Kyle Peterson; Editing by Derek Caney)