AirTran Airways Launches New Service to Kansas City, MO; Mayor Pro Tem Alvin Brooks and KC Chief Tony Richardson Welcome First Flight.

Business & Travel Editors

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2002

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today began new daily nonstop service to Kansas City International Airport, the low fare airline's 39th destination. Initial service will include three daily nonstop flights between Kansas City and Atlanta, with connections to dozens of additional destinations. All flights to/from Kansas City will operate using new Boeing 717 aircraft.

"We are thrilled to launch our 39th destination, Kansas City, and look forward to extending our network for our customers," said Joe Leonard, AirTran Airways' chairman and chief executive officer. "AirTran Airways is proud to deliver our brand of quality low-fare service, including assigned seating, an affordable Business Class, and a generous frequent flier program. Our business model is designed to remove the hassle of business travel, we never require a roundtrip or Saturday night stay, and offer flexibility in making changes with our A2B Corporate program."

"Kansas City International Airport is pleased to welcome AirTran Airways' affordable service, providing a new alternative to travelers to and from our community," said Russ Widmar, Kansas City International Airport director of aviation. "AirTran Airways' daily flights to Atlanta with connections to destinations such as Washington DC, New York, Boston, Grand Bahama Island and nine destinations in Florida give Kansas Citians viable travel options for business and vacation, as well as bring commerce and tourism to us."

Listed below are the new nonstop flights, effective October 8, 2002:

                        Kansas City - Atlanta:

 Departs          Arrives                Frequency
---------        ---------          ---------------------
6:05 a.m.        9:00 a.m.          Daily, effective 10/9
11:30 a.m.       2:25 p.m.          Daily
5:05 p.m.        7:55 p.m.          Daily


                        Atlanta - Kansas City:

 Departs          Arrives                Frequency
---------        ---------          ---------------------
9:40 a.m.        10:50 a.m.         Daily
3:20 p.m.        4:30 p.m.          Daily
8:50 p.m.        10:00 p.m.         Daily


    Listed below are sample one-way fares (fares are valid in either
direction) valid for travel on or after October 8, 2002:

                  Introductory      Lowest      Business
    Market            Sale         Walk-up        Class
--------------    ------------     -------      --------
Kansas City to        $69           $199          $234
Atlanta

AirTran Airways provides affordable air travel with 388 flights a day to 40(a) cities throughout the eastern United States. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport (by passenger volume), where it is the second largest carrier operating 152 flights a day. AirTran Airways is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI).

Unlike other airlines, AirTran Airways never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. The airline offers a Business Class any business can afford, all-assigned seating, a generous frequent flier program, and a corporate program called A2B. For more information and reservations, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran), call your travel agent or AirTran Airways at 1-800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726) or 770/994-8258 in Atlanta. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842. (a) Service to West Palm Beach begins Dec. 10, 2002.

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. Introductory fares require a ten-day advance purchase. Tickets must be purchased by October 10, 2002. Travel must be completed by February 12, 2003. Blackout dates are as follows: November 22, 26, 27, 30, December 1, 2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 2002, January 2, 4, 5, 2003. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of up to $36.50. (c)AirTran Airways 2002