AirTran Airways Announces Atlanta-Based Fare Sale; Saturday Night Stays, Roundtrip Purchase NEVER Required; Additional 5% Off On airtran.com.

Business Editors & Travel Writers

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2001

AirTran Airways today continued its longstanding tradition of affordable-fare leadership at the world's busiest airport with a sale on travel to and from Atlanta. AirTran Airways sale fares require a seven-day advance purchase and must be ticketed no later than Monday, July 2, 2001. Travel on these fares is good through October 3, 2001. Online customers receive a 5 percent discount on any of these sale fares when they book through http://airtran.com.

"As the low-fare leader at the world's busiest airport, AirTran Airways has offered Atlantans air fares that never require restrictions such as Saturday night stays and roundtrip purchase," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' Vice President of Planning and Sales. "We are, and will continue to be, the leader in providing value to both business and leisure travelers in the Atlanta market, both in the `boom' times as well as in today's uncertain economy."

      Sample one-way sale fares (travel may originate in either city):
--  Atlanta - Savannah $39
--  Atlanta - Greensboro $45
--  Atlanta - Pittsburgh $55
--  Atlanta - Flint $70
--  Atlanta - Fort Lauderdale $70
--  Atlanta - Miami $70
--  Atlanta - Orlando $70
--  Atlanta - Buffalo $75
--  Atlanta - Philadelphia $75
--  Atlanta - Washington (Dulles) $75
--  Atlanta - Grand Bahama Island $80
--  Atlanta - Houston (Hobby) $80
--  Atlanta - Newark $80
--  Atlanta - Boston $85
--  Atlanta - Chicago (Midway) $85
--  Atlanta - New York (LaGuardia) $85
--  Atlanta - Dallas/Fort Worth $95

Tickets are available for purchase through travel agents, AirTran Airways' reservations at 1-800-AIR-TRAN or via the award-winning AirTran Airways Web site at http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran).

Systemwide, AirTran Airways operates 314 daily departures to 34 cities. Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta, AirTran Airways operates 139 daily departures from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport.

AirTran Airways provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States and, unlike other airlines, never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. AirTran Airways is the launch customer for the Boeing 717, today's newest, most innovative and most environmentally friendly commercial aircraft. AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AAI).

For more information and reservations, visit AirTran Airways' Web site at http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran), call your travel agent or call AirTran Airways at 800-AIRTRAN (800/247-8726) or 770/994-8258 (in Atlanta).

Rules and restrictions: All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $50 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seven-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by July 2, 2001. Travel must be completed by October 3, 2001. Seats are limited, subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates are as follows: August 31, 2001, and September 3, 2001. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $2.75. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included. Certain flights to/from Orlando and Miami may be operated by Trans Meridian Airlines. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of up to $33.80.