AirTran Airways Launches 'Holiday Travel' Sale!

DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), launched a fare sale today for travel to select domestic destinations. Sale fares are available for purchase today through Oct. 10, 2011, 11:59 p.m. PDT, for travel beginning Dec. 13, 2011, through Jan. 5, 2012 (blackout dates apply), with a required 10-day advance purchase.

Travelers may purchase these sale fares at www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent, or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For reservations in Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

Examples of these one-way, low fares include (see Fare Rules below):

• $49 one-way between Baltimore and Boston
• $69 one-way between White Plains, NY and Orlando
• $94 one-way between Denver and Milwaukee
• $99 one-way between Atlanta and White Plains, NY

Southwest Airlines also lowered its fares with a sale starting today! Please visit www.southwest.com to see list a list of markets and fares.

AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in the past four years. AirTran offers Gogo Inflight Internet Connectivity and coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. The airline's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class, and complimentary SiriusXM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit airtran.com.

Fare Rules    

All fares are one-way. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 roundtrip. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 roundtrip is not included. Fares do not include segment taxes of $3.70 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. All fares are nonrefundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. 10-day advance purchase required. Fares available for purchase Oct. 7 through Oct. 10, 2011, 11:59 p.m. PDT, for travel beginning Dec. 13, 2011, through Jan. 5, 2012. Fares not available for International travel and travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Blackout dates include: Dec. 23, Dec. 26, and Dec. 30, 2011 and Jan. 2, 2012. A first bag may be checked for a fee of $20 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $25 each way. Reservations may be made via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a fee of $15. Reservations may also be changed via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a $15 fee plus any applicable change fees and fare differences. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.

www.airtran.com

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