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AirTran again hits record traffic in August

www.bizjournals.com | Sep 4, 2008

In August, the carrier’s revenue passenger miles hit 1.9 billion -- a company record -- based on an 8.8 percent increase in capacity. This compares with 1.7 billion revenue passenger miles in August 2007. The airline's load factor for August was 87.3 percent. It flew more than 2.

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AirTran swings to a quarterly loss on jet fuel

www.marketwatch.com | Jul 29, 2008

AirTran plans to cut capacity and sell off some of its aircraft to address the record-high fuel prices that helped push the low-cost airline to a loss for the second quarter.

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AirTran lays off 480 pilots, attendants

money.cnn.com | Jul 7, 2008

Discount carrier AirTran Airways is cutting 480 jobs, or more than 5 percent of its work force, amid difficult financial times due largely to soaring fuel prices, a company executive said Monday.

http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/07/news/companies/air_tran.ap/index.htm?section=money_topstories

AirTran Airways and Bill Me Later Partner for Summer Travel Promotion

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- Airline Offers Customer Option of Paying Later, Saving Now - ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today a new promotion with Bill Me Later, Inc.

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AAI: To Present At Merrill Lynch Transportation Conference @ 15:00 ET [delayed] - Zibb.com

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Company representatives of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI) will be presenting at the Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference today. The Company's presentation is scheduled to begin at 15:00 ET. Expected Speaker(s): Robert L. Fornaro, Chairman, President & CEO Misc Releated Info:**

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AirTran Airways Gives Frequent Fliers a Chance to See the Greats at the Pro Football Hall of Fame -

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that A+ Rewards members will have a chance to win the vacation of a lifetime to attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. One lucky winner and a guest will travel on AirTran Airways to Akron-Canton, Ohio, and stay August 1-3 to watch as the 2008 Class of Enshrinees become members of pro football's most elite fraternity, the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Class of 2008 Enshrinees includes Fred Dean, Darrell Green, Art Monk, Emmitt Thomas, Andre Tippett and Gary Zimmerman. A+ Rewards Members must enter to win by July 10.

"AirTran Airways is excited to help A+ Rewards members and football fans score this amazing opportunity," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "The winner will fly into Northeast Ohio in style like the pros on our comfortable, modern Boeing jets -- the biggest jets flown into Akron-Canton Airport. Our aircraft also feature free XM Satellite Radio at every seat and Business Class seating on every flight."

    The winner will receive:
    -- Roundtrip airfare on AirTran Airways to Akron-Canton Airport
    -- Three-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Canton
    -- Dinner & reserved seating at the Enshrinees Dinner
    -- Reserved seating at the Timken Grand Parade
    -- Dinner & admission to the Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party
    -- Preferred reserved sideline seating to the Enshrinement Ceremony
    -- Lunch & admission to the Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable
    -- Official 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Yearbook
    -- Dinner & admission to the Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party
    -- Red Zone/Sideline Seating at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
    -- Special two-day admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame


Contest participants must be members of AirTran Airways' frequent flyer program, A+ Rewards, in order to be eligible for the contest. For the chance to win, football fans can go to http://www.airtran.com/profootballhof and enter their A+ Rewards number to be automatically entered in the contest. Sign-up for the A+ Rewards program is free. Visit http://www.airtran.com for complete contest rules.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations, employs 8,900 friendly Crew Members and operates America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. AirTran Airways also provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com.

    Media Contacts:  AirTran Airways
                     Tad Hutcheson
                     Judy Graham-Weaver
                     Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
                     Quinnie Jenkins
                     678.254.7442

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AirTran Airways Scores a Touchdown by Signing Matt Ryan - Zibb.com

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), has signed another athlete for its sports advertising campaign in Atlanta by signing Matt Ryan, the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Ryan will be featured in radio spots and high-impact billboards across the Atlanta area starting August 11, 2008.

"As Matt Ryan embarks on his pro career, we are excited to have the future NFL signal caller join the AirTran team," said Tad Hutcheson, AirTran Airways' vice president of marketing and sales. "Given the predictions of superstardom for the young quarterback, we view this signing as a major score for our company, and AirTran Airways plans to continue scoring here in Atlanta by offering our passengers low fares, great service and unique amenities."

Ryan was the 2007 ACC Player of the Year and an early Heisman Trophy favorite. He compiled a 25-7 record as a starter for the Boston College Golden Eagles and was widely regarded as the best quarterback in the 2008 Draft. Thanks to the numerous comeback victories he had for the Eagles, Ryan carried the nickname "Matty Ice" during his college career because of his calm demeanor under pressure.

Ryan joins Atlanta stars Keith Brooking and Brian Finneran on the AirTran Airways' roster of endorsers.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 57 U.S. destinations, employs 8,900 friendly Crew Members and operates America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. AirTran Airways also provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com.

    Media Contacts:  AirTran Airways
                     Tad Hutcheson
                     Judy Graham-Weaver
                     Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
                     678.254.7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

http://www.airtran.com/

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Octuple the Craziness with AirTran Airways' Crazy Eights Sale - Zibb.com

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a Crazy Eights Sale with fares starting as low as $48* and all fares end in the number "8" in honor of the date 08/08/08. If you're looking for an "eight is great" getaway, we've identified eight fun (and sometimes unusual) adventures in destinations such as Philadelphia, Pa., Buffalo, N.Y., and Raleigh, N.C., to go pay homage to the mushroom, attend a creepy-crawler fest or chase a greased pig.

Take advantage of AirTran Airways' one-day only Crazy Eights Sale to get away now and enjoy one of the following fun adventures this season: All at a great low fare!

Atlanta, Ga. -- Jasper, Ga., 150th Anniversary Celebration (September 8): Don't miss the live music, cake walk, greased pig chase, money drop, greased pole climbing all culminating with a fireworks display.

Baltimore, Md. -- Pigtown Festival (September 6): This is fun you can really "squeal" about. Enjoy one of the city's largest community festivals that includes the annual "Running of the Pigs" through the streets.

Buffalo, N.Y. -- National Buffalo Wing Festival (August 30-31): A chance to enjoy tasty buffalo wings and compete to win the wings eating contest.

Houston, Texas -- Houston Hot Sauce Festival -- The Original (September 21-22): Join thousands of "chiliheads" to sample hundreds of hot, spicy and fiery food products. There's also entertainment and an amateur salsa competition.

Indianapolis, Ind. -- Little Italy Festival (August 29-September 1): Enjoy Italian mini-golf, salami roulette and spaghetti eating contests. You'll also want to "stompa de grapes" and see the Indiana State Bocce Championship.

Philadelphia, Pa. -- Mushroom Festival (September 6-7): A celebration of mushrooms, including a Mushroom Soup Cook-Off.

Raleigh, N.C. -- BugFest (September 20): Learn about, and even taste, any creepy-crawler you can imagine.

San Francisco, Calif. -- ArtCar Fest (September 25-28): Get crafty with cars rolling down the street disguised as high heels, dragons, and everything in between.

AirTran Airways' special Crazy Eights fares are available for purchase only on August 8, 2008, and are good for travel August 26, 2008, through October 1, 2008. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 57 U.S. destinations, employs 8,900 friendly Crew Members and operates America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. AirTran Airways also provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com.

*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. One bag per person may be checked free of charge, and a 2nd bag may be checked for a fee of up to $20 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15 per person. Travel is valid daily. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased on August 8, 2008. Sale fares are valid for travel from August 26, 2008 through October 1, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.50. 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. Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $30.80.

    Media Contact:  AirTran Airways
                    Tad Hutcheson
                    Judy Graham-Weaver
                    Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
                    678.254.7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

http://www.airtran.com/

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Book a Trip With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares and Cross a Visit Off Your List - Zibb.com

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel with fares starting as low as $49*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

These special fares are available for purchase through August 26, 2008, and are good for travel through November 18, 2008. Off-peak fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Peak fares are valid for travel on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay.

Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 10-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:


    Sample Fares:                                        Off-Peak        Peak

    Akron/Canton - Boston                                     $84        $109
    Atlanta - New York (LaGuardia)                           $109        $124
    Atlanta - Orlando                                         $89        $104
    Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - Portland, Maine              $74         $94
    Bloomington/Normal - San Antonio                          $99        $124
    Boston - Milwaukee                                        $89        $114
    Burlington - Baltimore/Washington (BWI)                   $59         $74
    Buffalo/Niagara - Miami                                  $109        $144
    Charlotte - Baltimore/Washington (BWI)                    $79        $104
    Charleston - Memphis                                     $104        $129
    Chicago (Midway) - Atlanta                                $94        $114
    Dayton - Orlando                                         $109        $134
    Ft. Lauderdale - Indianapolis                            $109        $134
    Flint - Jacksonville                                     $109        $144
    Gulfport/Biloxi - San Antonio                             $99        $124
    Houston (Hobby) - Savannah/Hilton Head                   $104        $129
    Indianapolis - Ft. Myers                                 $114        $134
    Jacksonville - Pittsburgh                                $109        $144
    Las Vegas - Milwaukee                                    $139        $149
    Los Angeles - Atlanta                                    $139        $169
    Milwaukee - Sarasota                                     $119        $144
    Newark - Pensacola                                       $109        $144
    Newport News/Williamsburg - Ft. Lauderdale                $89        $109
    New York (LaGuardia) - Richmond                           $49         $59
    Orlando - Raleigh/Durham                                  $99        $124
    Philadelphia - New Orleans                               $129        $159
    Pittsburgh - San Antonio                                  $99        $124
    Portland, Maine - Orlando                                $109        $124
    St. Louis - Charleston                                   $104        $129
    San Antonio - Boston                                      $99        $124
    San Juan - Orlando                                        $94        $124
    Savannah/Hilton Head - Tampa                             $104        $129
    Washington DC (Dulles or Reagan National) - Milwaukee     $69        $104
    White Plains (Westchester) - Orlando                     $109        $134


AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 57 U.S. destinations, employs 8,900 friendly Crew Members and operates America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. AirTran Airways also provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com.

*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. One bag per person may be checked free of charge, and a 2nd 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. Ten-day advance purchase required. Lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additional sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased on August 26, 2008. Sale fares are valid for travel through November 18, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.50. 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. Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $30.80.


    Media Contact:  AirTran Airways
                    Tad Hutcheson
                    Judy Graham-Weaver
                    Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
                    678.254.7442


SOURCE AirTran Airways

http://www.airtran.com

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