AirTran Airways Launches Nonstop Service from Moline/Quad Cities to Las Vegas

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), launched nonstop flight service today between Quad City International Airport and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Passengers on the flight were treated to a special in-flight performance by Elvis to celebrate the new service to Las Vegas.

"AirTran Airways is pleased to expand our service from Moline/Quad Cities to the City of Light," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "Whether heading to the Entertainment Capital of the World or anywhere else, AirTran Airways will help you arrive in style and comfort. With amenities including free XM Satellite Radio at every seat and Business Class seating on every flight, you'll already feel lucky when you arrive in Las Vegas."

"The Quad Cities is thrilled to be a part of AirTran's expansion to Las Vegas," said Bruce Carter, Director of Aviation for Quad City International Airport. "With superb departure and arrival times, non-stop four times per week on the largest jet in their fleet, AirTran has really stepped up to help make this new route a success."

In addition to the regularly scheduled XM Satellite Radio, passengers received bonus in-flight entertainment with performances by "Elvis" prior to boarding, as well as en route to Las Vegas. Elvis also helped spread Las Vegas fever to all passengers by distributing complimentary decks of limited edition, collector's item playing cards to honor the new AirTran Airways service to Las Vegas.

AirTran Airways offers the following nonstop flight options between Quad City International Airport and McCarran International Airport:

             Nonstop Service from Moline/Quad Cities to Las Vegas

          From           To        Flight    Departs     Arrives     Frequency
       Moline/Quad
         Cities       Las Vegas     729      1:35 p.m.   3:15 p.m.      M

       Moline/Quad
         Cities       Las Vegas     729      7:00 a.m.   8:40 a.m.  T, Th, Sat


             Nonstop Service from Las Vegas to Moline/Quad Cities

          From           To        Flight    Departs     Arrives     Frequency
                      Moline/Quad
       Las Vegas        Cities      730      4:40 p.m.   10:00 p.m.   M, W, F,
                                                                        Sun

AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers passengers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 destinations throughout the United States. The airline is the second-largest carrier at its hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and one of America's largest low-fare airlines. With more than 8,800 friendly Crew Members and free online booking on http://www.airtran.com, AirTran Airways makes travel both pleasant and convenient. The airline flies America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, composed of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 aircraft. AirTran Airways was also the first to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class seating on every flight. For more information, visit http://www.airtran.com.

    Media Contacts:
    Tad Hutcheson
    tad.hutcheson@airtran.com
    678.254.7442

    Judy Graham-Weaver
    judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com
    678.254.7448