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AirTran Airways Makes Upgrading to Business Class Easier Than Ever 

       Kinetics-powered ByePass(TM) Kiosks Enable Travelers to Upgrade
                        While Checking In for Flights

    ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), has enhanced its ByePass(TM)
self-service check-in kiosks to give passengers the ability to upgrade to
Business Class while checking in for their flights.  The improvements will
allow passengers to benefit from AirTran Airways' popular upgrade program
while bypassing airport ticket and gate counters.
    AirTran Airways' new self-service upgrade program was developed by
Kinetics, a subsidiary of NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR).  As a leading source
for enterprise and self-service solutions to the travel industry, Kinetics was
the original provider of hardware and software technologies for the airline's
ByePass program.
    AirTran Airways' Business Class upgrades are offered while checking in at
the airport on a first-come, first-served basis ranging from $35 to $75 on
nonstop flights.  Passengers will now be able to pay for their upgrades at the
ByePass kiosk with a credit card.  AirTran Airways' Business Class passengers
enjoy preferred boarding, a wider seat, more legroom and complimentary drinks.
    "As one of the first airlines to offer Business Class upgrades at self-
service kiosks, this enhancement to our ByePass program is another way we make
our customers' flying experience more enjoyable," said Bob Fornaro, AirTran
Airways president and chief operating officer.  "AirTran Airways is committed
to finding new ways to provide a higher level of convenience to our
customers."
    "As the consistent leader in the development of self-service enhancements
that enrich the flying experience, Kinetics has continued to invent passenger-
intuitive technologies, such as this new upgrade enhancement, to ensure that
today's air travel consumer benefits from the simplicity and efficiency of
self-service check in," said David Melnik, Kinetics' president and chief
executive officer.   "Kinetics solutions give passengers more control over
their check-in experience while making that process exceedingly convenient,"
he added.

    AirTran Airways is one of America's largest low-fare airlines -- with
6,000 friendly, professional Crew Members and operating over 500 flights a day
to more than 40 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport by passenger
volume, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways, a subsidiary
of AirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI), is the world's largest operator of the Boeing
717 and has America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline recently added
the Boeing 737-700 aircraft to its fleet and will begin outfitting its planes
with XM Satellite Radio this fall.  For reservations or more information,
visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran).

    Kinetics, a subsidiary of NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), is a leading
provider of enterprise and self-service technologies to today's travel
industry and is the architect of the modern airline self-service era.
Kinetics, based in Lake Mary, Fla., produces hardware and software solutions,
as well as engineering, developmental and preventive maintenance services
designed to help businesses capture more revenue, expand distribution channels
and enhance customer service.  Kinetics technologies support all consumer
channels, including kiosks, Web, PDAs, cell phones and phones (natural speech
recognition).  For more information, go to http://www.Kineticsusa.com.

    NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leading global technology company helping
businesses build stronger relationships with their customers.  NCR's ATMs,
retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services provide
Relationship Technology solutions that maximize the value of customer
interactions and help organizations create a stronger competitive position.
NCR (http://www.ncr.com) is based in Dayton, Ohio.

     Media Contacts:  Tad Hutcheson
                      tad.hutcheson@airtran.com
                      678.254.7442

                      Judy Graham-Weaver
                      judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com
                      678.254.7448

                      Kinetics
                      Jim Brown
                      (407) 333-4100 Ext. 142
                      Jim.Brown@Kineticsusa.com

SOURCE  AirTran Airways

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