October 22, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re:  AirTran Airways and ALPA reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that AirTran Airways reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement on October 21, 2010, with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) representing the craft or class of Pilots.

Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Anthony ‘Mike’ Tosi.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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