AirTran Airways Reduces Fares to South Florida and San Juan!

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), launched a fare sale today for South Florida. Sale fares are available for purchase today through Sept. 26, 2011, 11:59 p.m. PDT, for travel beginning Oct. 3, 2011, through Dec. 15, 2011 (blackout dates apply), with a required 10-day advance purchase. Lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with additional sale fares available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Travelers may purchase these sale fares at www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent, or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

Examples of these one-way, low fares include (see Fare Rules below):

Additionally, the airline also launched the "San Juan in a Million" sale.  Sale fares starting as low as $69 one-way are available for purchase today through Sept. 26, 2011, 11:59 p.m. PDT, for travel beginning Sept. 30, 2011, through Dec. 15, 2011 (blackout dates apply), with a required seven day advance purchase.  Lowest sale fares are valid for travel only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with additional sale fares available Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Examples of these one-way, low fares include (see Fare Rules below):

AirTran Airways is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., and has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in the past four years. AirTran offers Gogo Inflight Internet Connectivity and coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. The airline's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class, and complimentary SiriusXM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit airtran.com.

Fare Rules  

Sunny South Florida Sale:      

*All fares are one-way. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 roundtrip. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 roundtrip is not included. Fares do not include segment taxes of $3.70 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. 10-day advance purchase required. Purchase from Sept. 23 through Sept. 26, 2011, 11:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time. Travel through Dec. 15, 2011. Fares are not available on Saturdays or Sundays and blackout dates are as follows: Nov. 22 through Nov. 23, and Nov. 25 through Nov. 29, 2011. Off peak sale fares are valid for travel only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Peak sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Fares to/from Dallas/Ft. Worth valid for travel until Nov. 16, 2011. A first bag may be checked for a fee of $20 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $25 each way. Reservations may be made via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a fee of $15. Reservations may also be changed via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a $15 fee plus any applicable change fees and fare differences. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.

San Juan in a Million Sale:

*All fares are one-way. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 roundtrip is not included. Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $32.60. All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Seven day advance purchase required. Purchase from Sept. 23 through Sept. 26, 2011, 11:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time. Travel through Dec. 15, 2011. Blackout dates are as follows: Oct. 12, Oct. 26, and Nov. 18 through Nov. 29, 2011. Off peak sale fares are valid for travel only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Peak sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Fares to/from Dallas/Ft. Worth valid for travel until Nov. 16, 2011.  A first bag may be checked for a fee of $20 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $25 each way. Reservations may be made via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a fee of $15. Reservations may also be changed via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a $15 fee plus any applicable change fees and fare differences. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.

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