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AirTran Airways Announces Service to Portland International Jetport Making Low-Cost Travel the 'Maine' Attraction

Posted on: Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 12:00 CST

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today announced plans to begin seasonal service to Portland International Jetport with flights to/from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Orlando International Airport. Beginning June 7, 2007, the growing low-fare carrier will offer three daily round trip flights between Portland, Maine, and Baltimore/Washington with connecting service to 13 destinations. On June 9, 2007, the airline will commence service between Portland, Maine, and Orlando, Fla., with one daily round trip flight. Portland will be the airline's 56th destination.

"AirTran Airways is thrilled to announce that we are bringing more low- fare flight options to the residents of Maine's largest city," said John Kirby, AirTran Airways director of strategic planning and scheduling. "Now business and leisure travelers in Portland can reach their destination in comfort on our new, state-of-the-art Boeing 717 aircraft while relaxing with free XM Satellite Radio programming at every seat."

"I join the city of Portland and the entire state of Maine in welcoming AirTran Airways to Portland. Additional travel options to our state are always very good news, and they create important economic development opportunities. I also commend Jetport Manager, Jeff Schultes for his work in encouraging AirTran Airways to come to Maine, and for his overall commitment to air travel to Portland and throughout Maine," said Senator Susan Collins, R- Maine.

U.S. Representative Tom Allen, D- Maine, said, "This is great news for the Portland International Jetport and the State of Maine. It is further indication that Maine's economy is growing stronger and that Maine's popularity as a destination for tourism and business continues to increase. My congratulations to all of the people in the greater Portland community who worked so diligently to attract this kind of investment. I will continue to support their efforts and look forward to this exciting new service to commence."

"Having AirTran Airways in Portland is a tremendous asset for the users of the Portland International Jetport," said Captain Jeff Monroe, Director of Transportation for the City of Portland, Maine. "We will have access to low fares, Business Class seats on all flights, and other great amenities. Having new service, to new destinations, on modern Boeing 717 aircraft, will only increase the convenience of flying out of Portland."

The following nonstop flights between Portland and Baltimore/Washington will begin June 7, 2007, unless otherwise indicated:

Nonstop Service From Portland, Maine to Baltimore/Washington From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Portland Baltimore/Washington 466 6:30 a.m. 8:05 a.m. Daily Portland Baltimore/Washington 114 12:31 p.m. 2:06 p.m. Daily Portland Baltimore/Washington 495 4:56 p.m. 6:31 p.m. Daily Nonstop Service From Baltimore/Washington to Portland, Maine From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Baltimore/Washington Portland 484 10:31 a.m. 11:56 p.m. Daily Baltimore/Washington Portland 453 2:56 p.m. 4:21 p.m. Daily Baltimore/Washington Portland 416 8:10 p.m. 9:35 p.m. Daily

The following nonstop flights between Portland and Orlando will begin June 9, 2007, unless otherwise indicated:

Nonstop Service Between Portland, Maine and Orlando From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Portland Orlando 798 1:30 p.m. 4:50 p.m. Saturday Orlando Portland 799 9:40 a.m. 12:55 p.m. Saturday

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

Destination Lowest Lowest Lowest Leisure Walk-up Business Class Baltimore/Washington $69 $169 $239 Orlando $99 $179 $339

AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company and one of America's largest low- fare airlines with more than 8,000 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates more than 700 daily flights to 56 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways' aircraft features the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class and XM Satellite Radio on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/ (America Online Keyword: AirTran).

* All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable, and a $60 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $5 per person. Lowest leisure fares require a 14-day advance purchase. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.40. 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: Tad Hutcheson tad.hutcheson@airtran.com 678.254.7442 Judy Graham-Weaver judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com 678.254.7448

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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