AirTran Airways Launches New Service Between Charleston, W.Va., and Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop flights between Yeager Airport inCharleston, W.Va., andOrlando International Airport inOrlando, Fla., withWest Virginia Governor Joe Manchin and All Jazzed Up, a local jazz band, on hand to kick off the celebration.

"AirTran Airways continues to bring low fares to overpriced and underserved markets across the country," said John Kirby, senior director of strategic planning for AirTran Airways. "We are pleased to begin service from West Virginia's capital city toOrlando, a premier family vacation destination.West Virginia residents will love our high quality, high value service."

"AirTran Airways will revolutionize air travel inWest Virginia with the beginning of non-stop service toOrlando," said Rick Atkinson, Yeager Airport director. "A true low cost airline that provides excellent service and value will enable travelers to take advantage of the convenience of air travel to visit bothFlorida andWest Virginia."

The following nonstop flights betweenCharleston andOrlando will be available beginning June 25, 2009:

                 Nonstop Service Between Charleston and Orlando

          From         To        Flight   Departs    Arrives      Frequency
          ----         --        ------   -------    -------      ---------
       Charleston    Orlando      1147    4:40 p.m.  6:30 p.m.  Tue, Thu, Sat
        Orlando     Charleston    1146    2:10 p.m.  4:05 p.m.  Tue, Thu, Sat

Following is a sample of fares AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/fromOrlando. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:

                              Lowest         Lowest       Lowest Business
         Destination          Leisure        Walk-up           Class
         -----------          -------        -------      ---------------
           Orlando              $44            $64              $234

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 two years. The airline offers coast-to-coast flights on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet with Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

*All fares are one-way. Lowest Leisure fare and Lowest Walk-up fare are non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Lowest Leisure fare requires a 7-day advance purchase. 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 $3.60. 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.

    Media Contacts:  AirTran Airways
                     Christopher White
                     Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
                     678.254.7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

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