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AirTran Airways Kicks Off Flights to Nassau, Bahamas
- Low Cost Airline Increases Presence in the Caribbean -
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec 17, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today continued expanding its roster of tropical vacation destinations, launching nonstop flights to Nassau, Bahamas, from Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington and Orlando. The new service makes its debut alongside the low fare carrier's new flights to Key West, Fla., which also start today.

The airline will offer daily flights to Nassau out of Atlanta, four times per week service from Baltimore/Washington and five times per week service from Orlando.

"After introducing flights to San Juan and Cancun earlier this year, AirTran Airways continues to meet passenger demand for leisure travel in the Caribbean," said Matthew Klein, director of pricing and distribution planning for AirTran Airways. "Our service to Nassau comes just in time for travelers to escape the cold weather and warm up during the winter holidays and the New Year."

The following nonstop flights to and from Nassau will be available beginning December 17, 2009:


             Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and Nassau
             ------------------------------------------


      From       To          Flight     Departs      Arrives  Frequency
      ----       ---         ------     -------      -------  ---------
     Atlanta   Nassau            411  12:38 p.m.    2:45 p.m.   Daily
     -------   ------            ---  ----------    ---------   -----
     Nassau    Atlanta           412   3:30 p.m.    5:35 p.m.   Daily
     ------    -------           ---   ---------    ---------   -----



AirTran Airways will be the only carrier connecting Baltimore/Washington and Nassau.


             Nonstop Service Between Baltimore/Washington and Nassau
             -------------------------------------------------------

        From            To      Flight   Departs    Arrives     Frequency
        ----            --      ------   -------    -------     ---------
     Baltimore/                                                 Tues.,  Thur.,
      Washington      Nassau       733  10:28 a.m.  1:00 p.m.     Sat., Sun.
     ----------       ------       ---  ----------  ---------   --------------


    Baltimore/                                                   Tues., Thur.,
       Nassau       Washington     734  1:35 p.m.   4:17 p.m.      Sat., Sun.
       ------       ----------     ---  ---------   ---------    -------------





             Nonstop Service Between Orlando and Nassau
             ------------------------------------------


      From       To          Flight     Departs      Arrives    Frequency
      ----       ---         ------     -------      -------    ---------
                                                               Mon., Wed.,
     Orlando   Nassau            883  12:00 p.m.    1:13 p.m.      Fri.
     -------   ------            ---  ----------    --------- -----------
     Orlando   Nassau            883  10:14 a.m.   11:27 a.m.     Sat.
     -------   ------            ---  ----------   ----------     ----
     Orlando   Nassau            883   3:35 p.m.    4:48 p.m.     Sun.
     -------   ------            ---   ---------    ---------     ----
                                                                Mon, Wed,
     Nassau    Orlando           884   1:58 p.m.    3:12 p.m.      Fri,
     ------    -------           ---   ---------    ---------   ---------
     Nassau    Orlando           884  12:12 p.m.    1:26 p.m.     Sat.
     ------    -------           ---  ----------    ---------     ----
     Nassau    Orlando           884   5:33 p.m.    6:47 p.m.     Sun.
     ------    -------           ---   ---------    ---------     ----



Following are introductory fares* AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from Nassau. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:




                            Introductory
         Destination            Fare
         -----------       ------------
           Atlanta                   $79
           -------                   ---
    Baltimore/Washington             $99
    --------------------             ---
           Orlando                   $44
           -------                   ---



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.

*Sale Fare Terms & Conditions: All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seven-day advance purchase required. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased by January 2, 2010. Sale fares are valid for travel January 5, 2010 through March 10, 2010. Blackout dates are as follows: February 12-13, 2010, February 15, 2010, and February 20-21, 2010. 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 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Fares to/from Nassau do not include additional government taxes of up to $100.



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



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