AirTran Airways Adds Three New Nonstop Routes to Orlando

- Airline Adds flights from Atlantic City , Asheville and Knoxville As Part of Growth in Orlando -

ORLANDO, Fla. , March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it will expand its service to Orlando International Airport with new nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, N.J. , Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, N.C. , and McGhee-Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tenn.

New nonstop flights to Asheville, N.C. , will begin June 11, 2009 , and new nonstop flights to Knoxville, Tenn. , and Atlantic City, N.J. , will begin June 12, 2009 .

"Travelers looking to escape colder climates for warm, sunny weather will be happy to know that AirTran can get them there on nonstop flights with the lowest fares around," said Kevin Healy , senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "AirTran Airways is proud to expand in Orlando , our hometown, with these new flights and destinations."

With the addition of Knoxville and Asheville , AirTran Airways will provide service to 61 destinations nationwide, including 33 nonstop cities from Orlando .

The following nonstop flight options will be available between Orlando and Asheville , effective June 11, 2009 , unless otherwise noted:

Nonstop flights between Asheville and Orlando From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Asheville Orlando 1276 1:10 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Tue, Thurs, Sat Orlando Asheville 1275 10:55 a.m. 12:35 p.m. Tue, Thurs, Sat

The following nonstop flight options will be available between Orlando and Knoxville , effective June 12, 2009 :

Nonstop flights between Knoxville and Orlando From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Knoxville Orlando 1278 1:15 p.m. 2:55 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Orlando Knoxville 1277 10:55 a.m. 12:40 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

The following nonstop flight options will be available between Orlando and Atlantic City , effective June 12, 2009 :

Nonstop flights between Atlantic City and Orlando From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Atlantic City Orlando 1270* 8:00 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Mon, Sat, Sun Orlando Atlantic City 1279 5:30 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun *Flight 1270 effective June 13, 2009

Following are a sample of fares* AirTran Airways will offer for the flights listed. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:

Destination Introductory Lowest Lowest Sale Fare Walk-up Business Class Orlando to/from Asheville $69 $149 $249 Orlando to/from Knoxville $69 $149 $249 Orlando to/from Atlantic City $54 $159 $179

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), a Fortune 1000 company, is ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers coast-to-coast flights, North America's newest all-Boeing fleet, friendly service and Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

* All fares are one-way. Introductory sale fare and lowest walk-up fare are non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by April 16, 2009 and travel must be completed by June 25, 2009 . A first bag may be checked for a fee of up to $15 per person and a second bag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15.00 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.60. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included.

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

SOURCE AirTran Airways