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AirTran Airways Announces Schedule and Fares for New Service to White Plains, N.Y.

Posted on: Monday, 30 January 2006, 18:00 CST

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today announced its flight schedule for new, daily nonstop service from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., to Atlanta, Orlando, and West Palm Beach. Fla. The new service will begin April 4, 2006, on the airline's popular Boeing 717, one of the industry's quietest aircraft.

"Both business and leisure travelers from the tri-state area will appreciate the convenient schedules of these AirTran Airways flights with nonstop service to three destinations and convenient connections to more than 35 other cities," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "We're excited to be adding Westchester County to our growing network and believe people will appreciate our new airplanes, low fares and high quality of service, including Business Class and XM Satellite Radio on every flight."

"I commend AirTran Airways for their commitment to New Yorkers to provide low-cost, affordable air service into Westchester County Airport," Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said. "The four non-stop flights are hopefully just the beginning of this important air service which will help with the economic development of the region and keep air fares affordable for the flying public. AirTran should be commended for their expansion, and I encourage them to look at other destinations throughout New York."

"This is great news for Westchester Airport and for the entire Hudson Valley," Senator Charles E. Schumer said. "New low cost service will increase competition and bring down fares throughout the region, which is good for consumers and for attracting new businesses. AirTran choosing Westchester proves yet again that the Hudson Valley is a strong market for low cost service, and I promise to fight to bring more low-cost air service to the region."

AirTran Airways will offer the following nonstop flight options to/from White Plains, effective April 4, 2006:

Nonstop Service to White Plains From Departs Arrives Frequency Atlanta 8:00 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Daily Atlanta 12:09 p.m. 2:29 p.m. Daily (effective May 9, 2006) Atlanta 5:20 p.m. 7:40 p.m. Daily Orlando 5:30 p.m. 8:10 p.m. Daily West Palm Beach 11:44 a.m. 2:29 p.m. Daily Nonstop Service from White Plains To Departs Arrives Frequency Atlanta 6:00 a.m. 8:35 a.m. Daily Atlanta 10:55 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Daily (effective May 9, 2006) Atlanta 3:30 p.m. 6:05 p.m. Daily Orlando 8:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Daily West Palm Beach 10:55 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Daily

Listed below are sample one-way fares (valid in either direction) to/from White Plains:

Destination Introductory Lowest Walk-up Lowest Sale Fare Business Class Atlanta $99 $274 $309 Orlando $99 $229 $359 West Palm Beach $99 $229 $359

AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with 7,000 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 600 daily flights to 50 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 commercial carrier to install XM Satellite Radio onboard with more than 100 digital channels on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/ (America Online Keyword: AirTran).

All fares are one-way. Service to White Plains begins April 4, 2006. Introductory Sale Fares and Lowest Walk-up Fares are non-refundable and a $50 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Introductory Sale Fare tickets must be purchased by February 14, 2006 and travel must be completed by May 17, 2006. Seats are limited, subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Introductory Sale Fares blackout dates are as follows: April 13-17, 2006. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.30. 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 Contact: Tad Hutcheson 678.254.7442 tad.hutcheson@airtran.com Judy Graham-Weaver 678.254.7448 judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com

First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: Chandra.mclean@airtran.com

AirTran Airways

CONTACT: Tad Hutcheson, +1-678-254-7442, tad.hutcheson@airtran.com, orJudy Graham-Weaver, +1-678-254-7448, judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com, both ofAirTran Airways

Web site: http://www.airtran.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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