Akron-Canton Airport Announces Winners of Dream Wedding in Vegas Celebrating Upcoming Inaugural AirTran Airways' Flight to Vegas

GREEN, Ohio, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Akron-Canton Airport and AirTran Airways are proud to announce Christopher Hendershot and Melanie Bays as the Say “I Do� in Vegas wedding winners. Christopher and Melanie will be celebrating their wedding in true high roller fashion as they are whisked away to exciting Las Vegas aboard AirTran Airways’ inaugural non-stop flight. They will enjoy a three night stay in the luxurious Venetian Hotel and a wedding ceremony at the famous Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.

The love stories of the Lucky 7 finalists hit Akron-Canton Airport’s website early on July 16, 2007; and not long after, the votes began to pour in. But it was Christopher and Melanie’s story of Elvis’ influence in their lives that touched the hearts of so many online voters. Christopher and Melanie’s huge amount ofonline votes surged them past the six other wedding finalists to snag the grand prize. You can meet the lucky couple and read their winning love story by visiting www.akroncantonairport.com/vegaswedding.

“The key is to call grandma,� Christopher said jokingly about the couple’s strategy to attract voters. “We told everyone we knew. But we had the most fun with fliers. We passed them out everywhere we went, even at the fast food drive-thru. We are definitely pumped about this trip, and we want to thank everyone who helped out, voted, and supported us.�

Christopher and Melanie will be celebrating all the way to Las Vegas when Akron-Canton Airport throws a wedding send-off party for the inaugural flight, August 15, 2007. Passengers can enjoy their pre-flight wait amongst party décor, wedding cake, even Elvis as the festivities morph into a unique terminal wedding reception. All the fun begins at 10:30am.

Akron-Canton Airport and AirTran Airways would like to thank all the couples that entered the Say “I Do� in Vegas contest. And congratulations Christopher and Melanie may all your Vegas wedding dreams come true! “This is the perfect wedding for Chris and Melanie. They love Elvis, bright lights and each other,� said marketing and communications director Kristie VanAuken. “We wish them all the best!�

About Akron-Canton Airport

The airport dedicated its new, spacious, passenger concourse and celebrated its sixtieth birthday in October 2006. The concourse was the centerpiece of the airport’s $60 million, five-year STAR expansion project which also wrapped up in October. Also, the Akron-Canton Airport received the Service Brand Promise award on June 7, 2007 as part of the first annual Five Star World Class Customer Service Awards presented by SBN magazine. Additional information including flight reservations, driving instructions, and a relaxation station is available at www.akroncantonairport.com, CAK’s comprehensive web portal. Akron-Canton Airport, a better way to go®.

About AirTran Airways

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 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://airtran.com.