ORLANDO, Fla.,
April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today the launch
of its "EweTube" online contest for college students with spirit, a video
camera and a female sheep mask. The contest is hosted on YouTube and
challenges participants to submit a video doing a cheer for AirTran U while
wearing a mask of the official AirTran U mascot, Eunice the Ewe. AirTran U is
the airline's standby program for travelers aged 18-22.
Fellow classmates and friends can vote for their favorite videos from May
5, 2007, until May 12, 2007, at http://www.youtube.com/airtranu. The winner
will receive a round-trip flight anywhere AirTran Airways flies, plus three
flights for friends or family members.
Eunice the Ewe masks can be printed at http://www.youtube.com/airtranu,
the virtual home of the EweTube contest. Directions on the masks instruct
students to: "Do a little (or big) dance, sing a fight song, chant or whatever
else comes to you." Visit http://www.youtube.com/airtranu for official rules,
details and restrictions pertaining to the EweTube contest.
AirTran U's curriculum is simple: Students aged 18-22 can arrive at
AirTran Airways ticket counters and purchase a coach standby seat for $69-$89*
per flight. By enrolling in A+ Rewards, AirTran Airways' frequent flier
program, students can earn a half A+ Rewards credit each segment they fly with
AirTran U. Eight A+ Rewards credits can be redeemed for a one-way AirTran
Airways flight.**
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company and one of America's largest low-
fare airlines with more than 8,000 friendly, professional Crew Members,
operates more than 700 daily flights to 56 destinations. The airline's hub is
at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second
largest carrier. AirTran Airways' aircraft features the fuel-efficient Boeing
737-700 and 717-200 to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The
airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a
commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class and XM Satellite
Radio on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit
http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran).
*All AirTran U fares, taxes and fees are per segment. Fares do not include
per-segment taxes of $3.40, Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50
per segme
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