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AirTran Airways Announces New Service From Harrisburg, Pa., to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Posted on: Wednesday, 22 July 2009, 14:28 CDT

ORLANDO, Fla., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop service between Harrisburg International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Beginning November 5, flights to Fort Lauderdale will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The route will be flown with 117-passenger Boeing 717 aircraft, featuring 100% fresh air, Business Class and Gogo wi-fi service on every aircraft and XM Radio programming at every seat.

"Getting to the sunshine and attractions of Florida has never been easier," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "Passengers will enjoy our low fares and high quality service."

The following nonstop flights between Harrisburg, Pa., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will be available beginning November 5, 2009:

Nonstop Service Between Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale

Following is a sample of fares AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from Fort Lauderdale. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by August 15, 2009, for travel through December 15, 2009. 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 two years. AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its 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 fare is non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Introductory fares must be purchased by August 15, 2009 and travel must be completed by December 15, 2009. Introductory fare is blacked out and not available for travel on November 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, or December 1, 2009. 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

Source: PR Newswire

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