GREEN, Ohio, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Palms trees... fruity drinks on the beach... warm breezes. Ah, Ft. Myers.

Beginning today - a month earlier than last year - you can board your nonstop flight aboard AirTran Airways to Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers (RSW) from the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and be on the beach by 11 a.m. Ah, the beauty of it all.

"We are pleased to bring back our popular non-stop service between Akron-Canton, Ohio and Ft. Myers, Florida," said John P. Kirby, AirTran Airways, director of strategic planning and scheduling. "Northeast Ohioans needing a break can escape the cold and enjoy the sun and beautiful beaches of southwest Florida."

"Northeast Ohioans have a love affair with Ft. Myers and that's why AirTran Airways is bringing it back early," said Kristie VanAuken, director of marketing and communication. "This flight is so popular and now passengers can fly there even earlier for the holiday season at a price they can afford."

If Ft. Myers isn't your bag but you can't get enough of Florida, AirTran Airways also flies nonstop from CAK to Orlando or Tampa. AirTran Airways offers business class seating on every flight with XM satellite radio aboard their comfy, new Boeing jets. So say "goodbye" to Ohio and "hello" to palm trees.

The following nonstop flight options will be available between Akron/Canton and Ft. Myers, Fla., beginning today:

Nonstop flights between Akron/Canton and Ft. Myers From To Flight # Departs Arrives Frequency Akron-Canton Ft. Myers 916 7:00 a.m. 9:29 a.m. Daily Ft. Myers Akron-Canton 919 5:05 p.m. 7:34 p.m. Daily About Akron-Canton Airport

The airport dedicated its new, spacious, passenger concourse and celebrated its sixtieth birthday in October 2006. The concourse was the centerpiece of the airport's $60 million, five-year STAR expansion project which also wrapped up in October. Also, the Akron-Canton Airport received the Service Brand Promise award on June 7, 2007 as part of the first annual Five Star World Class Customer Service Awards presented by SBN magazine. Additional information including flight reservations, driving instructions, and a relaxation station is available at http://www.akroncantonairport.com/, CAK's comprehensive web portal. Akron-Canton Airport, a better way to go(R).

About AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers passengers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 destinations throughout the United States. The airline is the second-largest carrier at its hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and one of America's largest low-fare airlines. With more than 8,800 friendly Crew Members and free online booking on airtran.com, AirTran Airways makes travel both pleasant and convenient. The airline flies America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, composed of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 aircraft. AirTran Airways was also the first to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class seating on every flight. For more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/.

CONTACT: Kristie Van Auken of the Akron-Canton Airport, +1-330-936-2027,
kvanauken@akroncantonairport.com or Judy Graham-Weaver of AirTran Airways,
+1-678-254-7448, judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com

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