AirTran Airways announces new service from Baltimore/Washington to Jacksonville

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today began twice daily service from Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.

The low-cost carrier will be the only airline to offer Business Class, assigned seating and Wi-Fi on every nonstop flight between the two cities.

"Passengers now have a choice when it comes to flying between these two great areas," said Tad Hutcheson, AirTran Airways' vice president of marketing and sales. "Whether you're planning to try your luck with the world-famous island hole at TPC Sawgrass or you're up for sight-seeing in our nation's capital, AirTran Airways can get you there in style...and at a great price of course."

The following nonstop flights between Baltimore/Washington and Jacksonville, Fla., begin today, May 4, 2010:

Nonstop Service between Baltimore/Washington and Jacksonville

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency

Baltimore/Washington Jacksonville 137* 10:29 a.m. 12:24 p.m. Daily

Baltimore/Washington Jacksonville 139 8:05 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Daily

Jacksonville Baltimore/Washington 136* 7:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Daily

Jacksonville Baltimore/Washington 138 4:00 p.m. 5:50 p.m. Daily

*Flights 136/137 do not begin until Thursday, May 6th.