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Published Online: Sep 28, 2009

AirTran Airways Expands Service From Branson, Mo., To Orlando

- Airline Offers Low Fares to Sunshine State for Missouri Residents -

 
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced nonstop flights between Branson Airport and Orlando International Airport beginning December 19, 2009.
"We are excited to connect two of the most popular entertainment destinations in our network," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways.
 
In December of 2008, AirTran Airways became the first national carrier to offer service out of Branson Airport - the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the United States.
 
"The addition of low-cost nonstop Orlando service is a welcomed addition to AirTran's presence at Branson Airport," said Jeff Bourk, executive director, Branson Airport. "The new service will make it easy and convenient for folks, in Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas, to travel to the exciting vacation destination of Orlando to enjoy the beautiful weather during the winter months."
 
The following nonstop flights between Branson and Orlando will be available beginning December 19, 2009.
 
Nonstop Service Between Branson and Orlando 
     From       To      Flight    Departs     Arrives   Equipment  Frequency
     ----       --      ------    -------     -------   ---------  ---------
    Branson   Orlando    1589     3:20 p.m.   6:40 p.m.    717       Sat

    Orlando   Branson    1588     1:10 p.m.   2:45 p.m.    717       Sat
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. 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. It's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.
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