Airtran in Boston Update

		ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today announced the airline will launch new seasonal service to popular destinations throughout Florida, including Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers. The new flights will be served using the airline's fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft. Seasonal service to Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers begins November 15, and seasonal service to Orlando begins December 21. "Whether it's a family getaway, a business meeting or a romantic weekend at the beach, AirTran Airways is making Florida even more accessible for our customers in Boston this winter," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "Boston is a growing market for AirTran Airways, and we look forward to providing our customers with the best-possible service and value at Logan International Airport during this winter's busy travel season. And for our customers in Florida, getting to Boston to visit the harbor or get a bowl of authentic clam chowder has never been easier than it is this winter." "AirTran Airways' announcement could not come at a more appropriate time for our traveling customers," said Massport's Interim Director of Aviation, Ed Freni. "Now serving 10 nonstop destinations and providing 31 daily flights including the additional service to Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers and Orlando, AirTran has addressed customer demand in this marketplace