AirTran Airways Sweetens Vacation Travel with Low Fares to Montego Bay

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched nonstop service to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from three locations in the United States: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Orlando International Airport and Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.

"Developing a robust network of flights to the Caribbean has been a major focus for AirTran Airways recently, so we are very pleased to add Montego Bay to our route map," said Roger Morenc, director of revenue management for AirTran Airways.  "Jamaica is a great warm weather destination at this time of year, and we look forward to providing our passengers with convenient, comfortable vacation travel."

Nonstop flights to Montego Bay will be available daily from Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington while travelers in Orlando will be able to choose from four flights per week.  Additionally, customers in more than 40 cities throughout AirTran's network will have the option of connecting to Jamaica through these three cities.

"We are excited to welcome scheduled AirTran Airways flights to Jamaica with the launch of new nonstop service from Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington and Orlando," said Jamaica's Director of Tourism John Lynch. "The three new flights make traveling to Jamaica even easier for travelers in these markets, and upon arrival they can enjoy the perfect island escape with Jamaica's wide array of accommodations, attractions, natural beauty and its distinctive culture."

The following nonstop flights between Atlanta and Montego Bay will be available beginning February 11, 2010:

Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and Montego Bay

    
    
    
    
         From         To       Flight   Departs   Arrives    Frequency
         ----        ---       ------   -------   -------    ---------
       Atlanta   Montego Bay     728   12:55 a.m. 3:10 p.m.    Daily
    
     Montego Bay   Atlanta       729   1:09 p.m.  4:06 p.m.    Daily
    
    

The following nonstop flights between Orlando and Montego Bay will be available beginning February 11, 2010:

Nonstop Service Between Orlando and Montego Bay

    
    
    
    
         From         To        Flight   Departs    Arrives   Frequency
         ----        ---        ------   -------    -------   ---------
       Orlando   Montego Bay     228    11:08 a.m. 1:07 p.m. T,Th,Sat,Sun
    
     Montego Bay   Orlando       229    1:57 p.m.  4:01 p.m. T,Th,Sat,Sun
    
    

The following nonstop flights between Baltimore/Washington and Montego Bay will be available beginning February 11, 2010:

Nonstop Service Between Baltimore/Washington and Montego Bay

    
    
    
    
         From         To      Flight   Departs   Arrives   Frequency
         ----        ---      ------   -------   -------   ---------
      Baltimore/
      Washington  Montego Bay    500   8:55 a.m. 12:19 p.m.    Daily
    
                   Baltimore/
     Montego Bay   Washington    501   4:00 p.m.  7:28 p.m.    Daily
    
    

Following is a sample of fares AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from Montego Bay. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by February 17, 2010, for travel through May 19, 2010. Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either direction:

    
    
    
                                   Introductory 
          Destination                  Fare
         -----------               ------------
            Atlanta                     $99
    
            Orlando                     $69
    
     Baltimore/Washington              $119
    
    

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 and is the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Market Leadership Award from Air Transport World.  AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight.  To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

** All fares are one-way. Introductory sale fares are non-refundable, 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. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by February 17, 2010 and travel must be completed by May 19, 2010. Blackout dates are as follows: March 19-20, 26-28, April 2-4, 9-11, 2010. A first bag may be checked for a fee of up to $15 per person and a second 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 $15.00 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.70. 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 Montego Bay do not include additional government taxes of up to $100.

SOURCE AirTran Airways

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