AirTran Airways Launches New National Fare Sale

ORLANDO, Fla., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), launched a sale today for travel to all of the airline's destinations. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent 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 from May 31, 2011, through June 2, 2011, and are good for travel June 10, 2011, through November 15, 2011, system wide; August 20, 2011, through November 15, 2011, to and from Aruba; and from September 6, 2011, through November 15, 2011, to and from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco. Super off-peak sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, off-peak sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays and Thursdays and peak sale fares are valid for travel on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Blackout dates and other conditions apply.

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. These sale fares require a 10-day advance purchase.

The following is a sample of one-way sale fares*.  All fares are valid in either direction:

AirTran Airways is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. and 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 http://www.airtran.com.

*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.  Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $32.60. Fares to/from Bermuda, Mexico and the Caribbean do not include additional government taxes of up to $100.  All fares are nonrefundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Ten-day advance purchase required. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased by June 2, 2011. Travel to and from Aruba is valid August 20, 2011 through November 15, 2011. Travel to and from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco is valid September 6, 2011 through November 15, 2011. The rest of the system is valid for travel through November 15, 2011. Super off-peak sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Off-peak sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays and Thursdays and peak sale fares are valid for travel on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Blackout dates are as follows: June 19, 24, 26, 30, 2011, July 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 2011 and August 5, 7, 14, 2011. Service on some itineraries may be provided by our partner SkyWest Airlines. 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.

Media Contacts:  AirTran Airways
678.254.7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

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