AirTran Airways Expands Caribbean Flight Options and Unveils Seasonal Service Schedule

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Jan 26, 2011, 08:00 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced the continued expansion of its burgeoning Caribbean flight schedule while unveiling its seasonal travel schedule.

The Caribbean expansion includes daily service to Aruba and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from the low-cost carrier's hub in Atlanta as well as new, non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Cancun, Mexico.

Seasonal service will begin to several of the airline's most popular spring and summer destinations in the coming weeks, including new, non-stop flights from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco.

"Expanding our flights to these popular Caribbean destinations makes reaching your favorite tropical island easier than ever," said Tad Hutcheson, AirTran Airways' vice president of marketing and sales. "If the islands aren't your thing, AirTran Airways can take you from the Pacific Northwest to Key West and just about everywhere in between."

Increased Service in Atlanta

AirTran Airways will connect dozens of cities to some of the world's most popular Caribbean islands with daily service from its Atlanta hub this spring.

The following nonstop flights between Atlanta and Aruba will be available beginning March 7, 2011:

Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and Aruba
From	To	Flight	Departs	Arrives	Frequency
Atlanta	Aruba	1807	9:25 a.m.	2:30 p.m.	Sat., Sun.
Atlanta	Aruba	1805	10:25 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur., Fri.
Aruba	Atlanta	1806	4:25 p.m.	7:50 p.m.	Daily

The following nonstop flights between Atlanta and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, will be available beginning February 16, 2011:

Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and Punta Cana
From	To	Flight	Departs	Arrives	Frequency
Atlanta	Punta Cana	1238	10:50 a.m.	3:25 p.m.	Daily
Punta Cana	Atlanta	1239	4:33 p.m.	7:40 p.m.	Daily

In addition to Aruba and Punta Cana, AirTran Airways is also expanding flights from Atlanta to Cancun, Mexico, to double daily on February 16, 2011, beginning flights to Bermuda on May 26, 2011, and resuming seasonal, non-stop service from Atlanta to Portland, Maine on May 4, 2011.

Expansion in Baltimore/Washington

AirTran Airways is launching seasonal service from the capital region to the city by the bay on May 26, 2011.

Nonstop Service Between Baltimore/Washington and San Francisco
From	To	Flight	Departs	Arrives	Frequency
Baltimore/Washington	San Francisco	1190	8:14 p.m.	11:09 p.m.	Daily
San Francisco	Baltimore/Washington	1191	11:59 p.m.	8:14 a.m.	Daily

In addition, seasonal service begins from Baltimore/Washington to Los Angeles on March 8, 2011, and Seattle on May 4, 2011. The airline will also begin previously announced service to Bermuda and increase service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to twice daily on April 5, 2011, while adding a second daily flight on Saturdays and Sundays to Montego Bay, Jamaica on February 26, 2011.

Upcoming Seasonal Service in Milwaukee

AirTran Airways continues to expand its flight offering at General Mitchell International Airport this summer with new, non-stop service to Cancun, Mexico.

The following nonstop flights between Milwaukee and Cancun, Mexico, will be available beginning May 28, 2011:

Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and Cancun, Mexico
From	To	Flight	Departs	Arrives	Frequency
Milwaukee	Cancun	1108	9:10 a.m.	1:05 p.m.	Sat.
Cancun	Milwaukee	1109	2:00 p.m.	5:38 p.m.	Sat.

AirTran Airways is also increasing service to Tampa, Fla., and Phoenix to twice daily from Milwaukee for the summer beginning May 3, 2011.

Increased Options From Tampa

AirTran will resume seasonal service between Tampa and Asheville, N.C., on May 6, 2011.

Nonstop Service Between Tampa and Asheville, N.C.
From	To	Flight	Departs	Arrives	Frequency
Asheville	Tampa	1274	4:12 p.m.	5:45 p.m.	Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.
Tampa	Asheville	1273	2:01 p.m.	3:32 p.m.	Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.

In addition, AirTran Airways is launching previously announced service from Tampa to Key West, Fla., on March 10, 2011 and San Juan, Puerto Rico, on April 5, 2011.

AirTran Airways is Fortune 1000 company and has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past three years and is the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Market Leadership Award from Air Transport World. AirTran 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.