AirTran Airways Launches Nonstop Service Between Tampa and San Juan

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched new daily nonstop service between Tampa International Airport and San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico.

Tampa is the fourth city in AirTran Airways' network to offer nonstop service to San Juan, joining Atlanta, Baltimore and Orlando in providing travelers with more access and travel options for reaching the Caribbean island.

"San Juan has been one of our most popular destinations for years and we are excited about increasing travelers' options to the beautiful and historic city of San Juan," said John Kirby, AirTran Airways' senior director of planning. "We expect these flights to be very popular with our customers both to Puerto Rico and from the island to Tampa Bay and Central Florida."

With conveniently scheduled, double-daily service, customers will find getting to Puerto Rico and Tampa easier than ever.

"We are very happy that AirTran Airways will provide great low-fare service for our substantial Puerto Rican community," said Joe Lopano, CEO of Tampa International Airport.  "This new service helps to fortify our route network and is an indication of the rebound in our travel market."

The following nonstop flights between Tampa and San Juan are now available:

AirTran Airways is a Fortune 1000 company and has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in the past four years.  AirTran is the only major airline with Gogo Inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Our low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary SirriusXM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit airtran.com.

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