Anchors Away! AirTran Airways Launches John Mayer Vacation Sweepstakes

Anchors Away! AirTran Airways Launches John Mayer Vacation Sweepstakes

- Register for a chance to win a cruise vacation, including airfare, to sunny Mexico -

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today announced that it launched a John Mayer sweepstakes promotion where the winner and a guest will be sent on the ultimate getaway -- a four-day, four-night Carnival cruise vacation to Mexico with musical artists John Mayer, Guster, O.A.R. and more, from March 27 - 31, 2009. Log onto http://www.airtran.com/cruise from now until February 13 and register for your chance to win.

AirTran Airways will provide airfare to and from Los Angeles International Airport, near Port San Pedro in Los Angeles, where the Carnival cruise ship is leaving for its destination, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Participants must be members of AirTran Airways' frequent flyer program, A+ Rewards, in order to be eligible for the sweepstakes.

"John Mayer is one of the hottest rock musicians in the nation, and AirTran Airways is proud to be a part of this exclusive concert experience," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "Our customers are important to us, and we are happy to help make their dreams come true with a trip of a lifetime aboard a luxury cruise ship."

This is the second annual fan cruise hosted by John Mayer and will include two days at sea with nonstop music, contests, karaoke, theme nights and much more. Guests will spend their days at sea aboard Carnival's newest and biggest ship, The Splendor, which includes four pools, a spa, full-service casino, 24-hour room service and 22 lounges and bars.

For more details about the John Mayer cruise, log onto: http://www.mayercraftcarrier.com/.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , a Fortune 1000 company, is ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers coast-to-coast flights, North America's newest all-Boeing fleet, friendly service and Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com/.

    Media Contacts:  AirTran Airways                     Tad Hutcheson                     Judy Graham-Weaver                     Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas                     678.254.7442  

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: quinnie.jenkins@airtran.com

Source: AirTran Airways

CONTACT: Tad Hutcheson, Judy Graham-Weaver or Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas,
all of AirTran Airways, +1-678-254-7442

Web Site: http://www.airtran.com/

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Profile: International Entertainment