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WILL ROGERS WORLD AIRPORT Press Release DATE May 7, 2013 Contact: Karen Carney (405) 316-3262/www.flyokc.com SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NONSTOP SERVICE TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA FROM WRWA OKLAHOMA CITY, May 7, 2013 – Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin daily nonstop service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport beginning November 3, 2013. The announcement was made Tuesday by the carrier with the publication of the November schedules. The Southwest route will provide additional nonstop service to Atlanta, the 9th largest destination airport for the Oklahoma City market. The flight also opens up numerous connecting opportunities for Southwest along the entire east coast including key Florida markets. “This is a great addition for Oklahoma City and one that will serve the community well,” says Mark Kranenburg, Director of Airports. “We appreciate the confidence Southwest has in the market.” The flight will be operated by AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines. Southwest is expanding its route system as part of the ongoing integration of AirTran. The proposed weekday schedule is as follows: From Oklahoma City to Atlanta Departs Arrives 7:00am 9:55am 5:25pm 8:20pm From Atlanta to Oklahoma City Departs Arrives 8:31am 9:54am 4:30pm 5:52pm The daily flights are open for sale through southwest.com, airtran.com or Southwest Airlines reservations at 1-800-435 -9792. Southwest Airlines also serves Baltimore, Chicago Midway, Dallas Love, Denver, Houston Hobby, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Phoenix and St. Louis from Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. Kansas City service will cease August 10, 2013. # # # # Will Rogers World Airport is the city’s commercial airport and accommodates over three and a half million travelers each year. The airport serves 22 nonstop airports with an average of 75 daily departures. Will Rogers World Airport is owned by the City of Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Airport Trust oversees the management and operation of the airport. .