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AirTran Airways Begins New Nonstop Service to Las Vegas From Both Akron/Canton and Flint

/noticias.info/ ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 4 -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today began new nonstop flights from both Bishop International Airport in Flint and Akron-Canton Airport in Northeast Ohio. The new flights operate five times weekly and are served by the airline's popular Boeing 737 aircraft.
"Both Akron-Canton and Flint have been tremendously successful markets for AirTran Airways, and we're very pleased to expand our nonstop service offerings from each airport," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice
president of planning. "Leisure and business travelers from these areas will enjoy the convenient access to all of the entertainment excitement in Las
Vegas."
"We are thrilled that AirTran Airways is adding Las Vegas to their growing
list of nonstop destinations from Akron-Canton," said Akron-Canton Airport
Director Fred Krum. "They provide exactly what Northeast Ohio travelers
expect, low fares and great service; and we offer the best airport experience in the region. It's a winning combination. Thank you AirTran for making us a better way to go."
"AirTran Airways continues to take the initiative to 'step-up-to-the-
plate' and bring our passengers the nonstop destinations that they've been
asking us for," said Bishop International Airport Director Jim Rice. "They're
an incredible airline to work with, and a terrific product to fly. Their
success in the Southeast Michigan region can be directly attributed to their
efforts to deliver a quality product, with friendly service, at an affordable
price."

AirTran Airways now offers the following nonstop flight options to/from
Las Vegas:

Nonstop Service from Las Vegas

To Departs Arrives Frequency
Akron-Canton 5:35 p.m. 12:45 a.m. Daily, except
Tuesday and Wednesday
Flint 8:00 a.m. 2:50 p.m. Daily, except
Tuesday and Wednesday

Nonstop Service to Las Vegas

From Departs Arrives Frequency
Akron-Canton 7:05 a.m. 8:10 a.m. Daily, except
Tuesday and Wednesday
Flint 3:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m. Daily, except
Tuesday and Wednesday


AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with 6,400
friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 500 daily flights to 48
destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways recently
added the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM
Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran). notas_de_prensa_archivo