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Outtask and AirTran Airways Deliver Direct Connection to Fares for Corporate Online Booking

Direct Booking Through Cliqbook Offers Corporate Customers Premier Access to AirTran Airways Fares and Services

Outtask, Inc., the leader in automated travel and expense (T&E) management industry, today announced direct access for corporate customers to AirTran Airways fares and seat availability, as well as added functionality and travel benefits through its Cliqbook™ travel management solution. Direct access to AirTran Airways is a Cliqbook technology advancement enabling unprecedented services to corporate travelers, while lowering costs for the supplier, technology provider, and the corporate customer.

"AirTran Airways is proud to be a leader in leveraging new and evolving new technology, and this partnership with Outtask offers more-efficient options for our business customers," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways vice president of planning and sales. "The product not only helps meet business travelers' needs with superior functionality and convenience, but it also helps reduce costs for all parties by providing significant productivity improvements, all part of AirTran Airways' distribution goals and strategy".

Outtask and AirTran Airways partnership delivers unprecedented benefits and services, at a lower cost:

1.  Full access to fares and seat availability
2.  Free Business Class upgrades on select fare classes
3.  No change fees up to one hour prior to departure on select fare classes
4.  Fully refundable tickets on select fare classes if the reservation is
    cancelled at least one hour prior to departure
5.  The ability to cancel any purchase at no charge as long as the
    reservation is cancelled by midnight the following calendar day after
    the reservation is confirmed
6.  Priority seat assignment and self seat selection at time of booking
7.  The benefits of Web booking with 40% lower transaction fees
8.  Full support for corporate payment methods
9.  AirTran Airways booking and travel included in standard corporate
    travel reporting

Outtask's travel management service, Cliqbook(TM), provides a direct connection to AirTran Airways' fares, including pricing, availability and functionality that is not available in the Global Distribution Systems.

"We recognize that every market has different needs. Outtask's fare strategy takes into consideration customer needs in each of the major markets," said Thomas DePasquale, president and CEO of Outtask, Inc. "Solutions and innovative partnerships like the one with AirTran Airways, provide our customers a new level of service and added value."

About Outtask, Inc.

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Outtask, Inc. is the leading provider of corporate travel and expense (T&E) automation solutions. Outtask delivers the only fully integrated T&E management solution through its Cliqbook™ and Vinnet™ service offerings to seamlessly automate and control travel booking, and expense submission, reporting and reimbursement. Customer and partner successes, technology innovation and acclaimed best practices have earned Outtask recognition as an industry leader. For more information, visit .

About AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with 6,000 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 500 daily flights to more than 40 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways recently added the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft. For reservations or more information, visit airtran.com .

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