AirTran, XM Partnership Grows

AirTran announced late Tuesday that 20 planes will soon be outfitted with XM Satellite Radio for its passengers to fulfill a standing deal with the service. Currently available on three planes, the expansion will be complete by the summer.

Passengers will be able use standard headsets to listen to XM while they fly. To mark the deal, AirTran penned an agreement with pop star and XM-booster Elton John to have his image displayed on planes that have the service.