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AirTran Airways Launches New Service to San Juan, Puerto Rico

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- Low-Fare Airline Begins Flights to the Popular Caribbean Destination -

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today announced that it will begin nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The fast-growing, low-fare carrier will begin flying between its hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport on March 5, 2008. AirTran Airways will launch daily, nonstop flights between Orlando International Airport and San Juan the same day and add a second daily, nonstop flight on April 9.


"AirTran Airways customers have been asking us to extend our unique brand of low fares and friendly service to Puerto Rico -- and we're responding," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "Puerto Rico is an island paradise with sparkling beaches and unrivaled resorts. Our passengers can use the money they save on airfares to do more scuba diving, deep sea fishing and sailing while they're on vacation."


AirTran Airways will use its most technologically advanced Boeing 737-700s on both routes, the newest planes in America's youngest, all-Boeing fleet.


The following nonstop flights between Atlanta and San Juan and Orlando and San Juan will begin March 5:


Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and San Juan

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Atlanta San Juan 21 11:00 a.m. 3:50 p.m. Daily
San Juan Atlanta 32 4:35 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Daily



Nonstop Service Between Orlando and San Juan

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Orlando San Juan 481 10:55 a.m. 2:35 p.m. Daily
San Juan Orlando 460 3:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Daily


The flight times will change with daylight savings time on March 9, 2008:

Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and San Juan

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Atlanta San Juan 21 11:00 a.m. 2:50 p.m. Daily
San Juan Atlanta 32 3:35 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Daily


Nonstop Service Between Orlando and San Juan

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Orlando San Juan 481 10:55 a.m. 1:35 p.m. Daily
San Juan Orlando 460 2:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Daily




The following nonstop flight between San Juan and Orlando will be added to the schedule beginning April 9, 2008:


Nonstop Service Between Orlando and San Juan beginning April 9

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Orlando San Juan 3 1:25 p.m. 4:05 p.m. Daily
San Juan Orlando 4 4:50 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Daily



Following is a sample of fares* AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from San Juan. Introductory fares are valid to San Juan Monday through Wednesday and from San Juan Tuesday through Thursday. Ticketing is valid through Dec. 18, 2007, and travel is valid through April 2, 2008:


Departing Introductory Lowest Lowest
Destination from Fare Walk-up Business Class
San Juan Atlanta $129 $309 $349
San Juan Orlando $74 $129 $299




AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 55 U.S. destinations. With 9,000 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit airtran.com.


Satellite feed available for Video B-roll and Soundbites:
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
14:30-14:45pm Eastern Galaxy 11/20K DL12100V (KU-Band/Analog)
21:30-21:45pm Eastern Galaxy 26/C14 DL3980H (C-Band/Analog)

Thursday, November 8, 2007
04:00-04:15am Eastern Galaxy 26/C14 DL3980H (C-Band/Analog)
10:30-10:45am Eastern Galaxy 26/C14 DL3980H (C-Band/Analog)


*All fares are one-way. Intro fares and lowest walk-up fares are non-
refundable and a $75 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 $7.50 per person. Tickets must be purchased by
December 18, 2007. Intro fares are valid for travel through April 2,
2008. Intro fares are available for travel to San Juan Mondays through
Wednesday and from San Juan Tuesdays through Thursdays. Seats are
limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all
flights. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without
notice. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included.
Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included. Fares
to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to
$30.20.

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