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To: LastShadow who wrote (11840)	3/31/1999 8:45:00 AM
From: John J H Kim	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 43080

This one could be interesting to watch/play today: AirTran and Hilton Hotels Corporation Team Up to Offer Internet Deals ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1999--AirTran (Nasdaq:AAIR - news) is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with Hilton Hotels Corporation to offer Internet deals on the Net Escapes program. Customers can now take advantage of special Hilton hotel rates in many of the AirTran destinations listed in Net Escapes. Special Net Escapes Internet fares offer discounts to different destinations each week. Customers may sign up to receive free weekly Net Escapes updates via e-mail on the E-fares section of AirTran's web site (www.airtran.com). Customers may also view the specials on the Net Escapes page on the web site. To receive the discounts, tickets must be booked on the AirTran web site. ''AirTran is pleased to be able to provide expanded service to all of our customers,'' said Ryan Bifulco, AirTran's director of revenue management and pricing. ''With special discount AirTran fares and special U.S. Hilton hotel rates, the entire trip is even more affordable.'' ''As AirTran and Hilton Hotels Corporation are both committed to providing excellent customer service and accommodations at affordable prices, the new arrangement will be ideal for Net Escapes offers,'' said Bob Dirks, senior vice president-marketing for Hilton Hotels Corporation. By teaming up with AirTran, messages about Hilton Value Rates will be included in AirTran's weekly Net Escapes e-mail, and visitors to the AirTran web site will be able to click on the Hilton Value Rates link at the bottom of the Net Escapes page. Similarly, visitors to the Hilton Value Rates page at www.hilton.com will be able to click on the AirTran link and reach the AirTran Net Escapes page. AirTran operates over 130 daily departures from Atlanta and offers the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. Systemwide, AirTran operates over 270 daily departures to 31 cities. Recipient of Entrepreneur magazine's 1998 award for ''Best Domestic Low-Fare Airline,'' AirTran provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States and Midwest. Unlike other airlines, AirTran never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. Currently operating a fleet of 49 jet aircraft, AirTran is the launch customer for the new Boeing 717-200 with a firm order of 50 aircraft and options for another 50. Delivery of these aircraft commences this fall. AirTran is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAIR - news). For more information and flight reservations, call your travel agent, 800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726), 770-994-8258 (in Atlanta), or visit the AirTran website at www.airtran.com. Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Reservations can be made at all Hilton and Conrad International hotels worldwide, online at www.hilton.com, through a professional travel agent or by contacting Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 1-800-HILTONS.