Touchdown! AirTran Airways Lands in Huntsville/Decatur to Tackle High Fares

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop service between Huntsville International Airport and both Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Orlando International Airport.

"AirTran Airways is pleased to bring quality low fare service to Huntsville, Alabama" said John Kirby, senior director of strategic planning, AirTran Airways. "Whether traveling to our National's Capital or Central Florida's attractions and Space Coast, residents of the Rocket City will enjoy affordable business class, Wifi on every flight and complimentary XM radio in every seat."

To celebrate the inaugural flight, Cadillac Williams, Alabama native and running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helped the airline donate tickets to the American Red Cross North Alabama / Tennessee Valley Region.

"The addition of AirTran to our community is a major milestone – not only in terms of helping to lower fares for passengers but also from an economic development standpoint as well as tourism," said Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville. "The potential savings with the new service is phenomenal, and I strongly encourage the community to support this new low-cost carrier."

"The announcement of AirTran Airways as Huntsville International Airport's new low-cost carrier has been met with tremendous enthusiasm from across the Tennessee Valley region," said Bill Johnston, Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors, Huntsville International Airport. "We are excited to partner with AirTran to bring nonstop Orlando and Baltimore/Washington service to our community. Orlando and Baltimore/Washington represent our third and fourth largest markets, and we are pleased to accommodate the demand for non-stop service to these cities."

The following nonstop flights between Huntsville/Decatur and Baltimore/Washington will be available beginning May 27, 2010, unless otherwise noted:

The following nonstop flights between Huntsville/Decatur and Orlando will be available beginning May 27, 2010:

Following is a sample of fares** AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from Baltimore/Washington and Orlando. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by June 4, 2010, for travel through July 9, 2010.  Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:

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 three years.  AirTran Airways 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 XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

** All fares are one-way. Introductory sale 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. Introductory sale fares require a 7-day minimum advance purchase. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by June 4, 2010 and travel must be completed by July 9, 2010. 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 $3.70. 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.

SOURCE AirTran Airways