Point Taken: AirTran Airways’ Frequent Fliers To Enjoy Partnership With Points.com

ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that its frequent flier program, A+ Rewards, has begun trading on loyalty program management site Points.com’s Global Points Exchange (GPX).

This new partnership will give A+ Rewards members the opportunity to trade A+ credits with users in other participating programs on GPX. In addition, members can use the Points.com service to track their account balance alongside many of their other rewards programs.

“To thank our frequent fliers for their loyalty, AirTran Airways has joined the Global Points Exchange, where A+ Rewards members can consolidate their loyalty programs and easily track their progress toward earning flights,� said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. “This program provides another great opportunity for our customers to utilize the A+ Rewards credits they’ve worked hard to accumulate.�

“Adding AirTran Airways to our growing roster of partners on the Global Points Exchange provides an opportunity for its A+ Rewards members, many of whom are business travelers, to leverage their A+ credits in a new way,� said Rob MacLean, Points International CEO. “GPX offers the opportunity for members to accumulate their points in new ways, whether they’re planning a vacation with their family or upgrading their next business trip.�

Points International Ltd. (TSX: PTS; OTC Bulletin Board: PTSEF) is the owner and operator of Points.com, the world's leading reward program management Web site, which was recently named one of the 30 Best Travel Sites by Kiplinger’s. At Points.com consumers can swap, earn, buy, gift, share and redeem miles and points from more than 25 of the world's leading reward programs. Participating programs include American Airlines AAdvantage® program, Aeroplan®, AsiaMiles™, British Airways Executive Club, Wyndham Rewards®, Delta SkyMiles® and InterContinental Hotels Group's Priority Club® Rewards. Redemption partners include Amazon.com® and Starbucks. For more information, visit http://www.points.com.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. The airline offers coast-to-coast flights on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet, with Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

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