AirTran Airways Announces Nonstop Service From Richmond to New York

ORLANDO, Fla., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it will add two new daily nonstop flights between Richmond International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York beginning August 7, 2008. The flights will be operated with the fuel-efficient Boeing 717 aircraft, part of the airline's youngest all-Boeing fleet in America.

"AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Richmond area residents additional options when flying to New York," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "We recognize the growing demand for both leisure and business routes in the Richmond market, and whether going to New York on business or vacation, our passengers will now be able to reach the Big Apple with ease on our quiet and fuel-efficient Boeing aircraft, featuring business class on every flight and XM Satellite Radio."

"Richmond International Airport applauds AirTran Airways' decision to commence service between Richmond and New York LaGuardia," said Beverley W. "Booty" Armstrong, chairman of the Capital Region Airport Commission. "This addition complements AirTran's existing Richmond service to Atlanta and Orlando, and provides an attractive mix of award-winning service, affordable fares, and full-sized aircraft on one of our most important business routes."

AirTran Airways offers the following nonstop flights between Richmond International Airport and LaGuardia Airport:

    Nonstop Service Between Richmond and New York (LaGuardia)

        From           To         Flight   Departs      Arrives    Frequency

      Richmond      New York        250   1:38 p.m.    2:48 p.m.     Daily
                   (LaGuardia)
      Richmond      New York        796   6:59 p.m.    8:19 p.m.     Daily
                   (LaGuardia)
      New York      Richmond        249   10:05 a.m.   11:30 a.m.    Daily
     (LaGuardia)
      New York      Richmond        797   6:12 p.m.    5:37 p.m.     Daily
     (LaGuardia)



    Fares listed are one way, available daily and are valid in either
direction:

       Destination      Introductory     Lowest Walk-up     Lowest Business
                         Sale Fare                               Class

         New York           $69               $179               $334
       (LaGuardia)

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 58 U.S. destinations, employs 8,900 friendly Crew Members and operates America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. AirTran Airways also provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com.

* All fares are one-way and valid on non-stop flights only. One bag per person may be checked free of charge, and a 2nd bag may be checked for a fee of up to $20 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $10 per person. Introductory sale fares and lowest walk-up fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Introductory sale fares require a 21-day advance purchase and must be purchased by July 1, 2008. Introductory sale fares are valid for travel through October 7, 2008. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.50. 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.

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