AirTran Airways Brings Back Florida Service From Akron-Canton, Ohio

- Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and Comedian Mark Malkoff Celebrate New
Flights to Fort Lauderdale and Ft. Myers with Tarmac Tailgate -

ORLANDO, Fla., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary
of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop service between
Akron-Canton Airport and two popular vacation destinations in Florida, Fort
Lauderdale and Ft. Myers. AirTran Airways will offer flights to Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport four times per week and flights to
Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers five times per week
initially and then daily beginning in mid November.

Comedian Mark Malkoff, who has spent the month of June living on AirTran
Airways planes, will be in attendance to celebrate the new flights, along with
Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz. Munoz will also help advance Mark's
fledgling football career at a mini training camp and tailgate party right on
the airport ramp.

"This return of more Florida service complements AirTran Airways' existing
popular year-round flights from Northeast Ohio to Orlando and Tampa," said Tad
Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "With
our Gogo(R) Inflight Internet service and XM Satellite Radio, travelers can
sit back and relax just as they would on the beach, en route to some of
Florida's most popular vacation spots."

"We are so pleased that AirTran Airways has brought back service to Fort Myers
and Fort Lauderdale, both popular destinations for Northeast Ohio sun
seekers," said Rick McQueen, president & CEO of Akron-Canton Airport "With
nonstop flights to four Florida cities on AirTran Airways, getting to
'sunsational' leisure destinations is easier than ever. Travelers will love
the simplicity of flying from Canton and will love the affordable fares, too."

"As AirTran Airways continues to expand its route network, I get to travel and
experience more than ever before, like hanging out with pro football star
Anthony Munoz," said Mark Malkoff. "Since AirTran Airways is currently
outfitting all of their planes with Wi-Fi, I also get to stay connected with
family and friends even at 35,000 ft."

The following nonstop flights between Akron-Canton, Ohio, and Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., will be available beginning November 4, 2009:

Nonstop Service Between Akron-Canton and Fort Lauderdale

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
---- -- ------ ------- ------- ---------
Akron-Canton Fort Lauderdale 1239 12:25 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Mon, Wed,
Fri, Sun
Fort Lauderdale Akron-Canton 1238 9:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Mon, Wed,
Fri, Sun

The following nonstop flights between Akron-Canton, Ohio, and Fort Myers,
Fla., will be available beginning November 4, 2009:

Nonstop Service Between Akron-Canton and Ft. Myers

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
---- -- ------ ------- ------- ---------
Akron-Canton Fort Myers 1415 8:00 a.m. 10:34 a.m. Daily**
Ft. Myers Akron-Canton 1418 6:18 p.m. 8:53 p.m. Daily**

**Akron-Canton to Ft. Myers will not operate on Tues or Wed through Nov 18

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. The airline offers
coast-to-coast flights on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet with
Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book
a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.
Media Contacts: AirTran Airways
Christopher White
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
678.254.7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

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