AirTran Airways Relocates to Concourse B at Charleston International Airport

Aug. 19, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced that the airline has moved from Concourse A to Concourse B at the Charleston International Airport in Charleston, S.C.

The switch follows the remodeling of Concourse B and will allow AirTran Airways passengers quicker access to the airline's gate, B4. Passengers of the low-fare carrier will now enjoy larger waiting areas, new carpet and air-conditioned jetways leading to North America's newest all-Boeing fleet.

"This move allows AirTran Airways passengers in Charleston to enjoy a modern concourse that is more convenient and aesthetically pleasing," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "We are always looking for ways to enhance our travelers' experience. By offering features like Wi-Fi on every flight, 22 brands of Coca-Cola products onboard and relocating to the most convenient, efficient terminal at the airport, we continue to offer the highest quality product at some of the lowest costs around."

AirTran Airways first began service in Charleston in May 2007 in Concourse A and will continue to offer four flight departures each day from Charleston to Atlanta, where passengers can connect to dozens of destinations.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.

Media Contacts: AirTran Airways Christopher White Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas 678.254.7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways