AirTran Airways Launches Service To/From Pensacola, Florida; Three Daily Flights Begin Today - One-Way Fares Start At $49.

Business Editors/Travel & Airline Writers

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc., (NYSE:AAI) began new daily nonstop service between its hub at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and Pensacola, Fla., today. Tickets for these new flights are now available for purchase.

Yesterday, AirTran Airways terminated its current services between Atlanta and Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Three daily nonstop Atlanta-Pensacola flights are timed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers in the market. One-way sale fares with a seven-day advance purchase start at $49. The introductory fares must be purchased by November 8, 2001, and travel must be completed by March 20, 2002.

The move to Pensacola was initiated due to an outpouring of support from the Gulf Coast community through the development of a local Travel Bank.

"We applaud the community leaders in Pensacola and the surrounding area for their extraordinary efforts to bring this new competitive air service alternative to a growing business and leisure destination," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of planning. "With the support for our new service provided by the Pensacola/Gulf Coast area and the literally hundreds of businesses that have committed funds to the Pensacola Travel Bank, this is a healthy environment for us to develop a new market and provide the benefits of low-fare competition in a delicate economy."

"We're pleased with the response and excitement this new service has generated in the Pensacola area," said Frank Miller, Pensacola airport director. "I, among others, believe this new service alternative will stimulate the local economy and spur the growth we're looking for."

Listed below are the new nonstop flights effective November 6:

                          Pensacola-Atlanta:

Flight No.       Departs      Arrives            Frequency
----------     ----------    ----------    ----------------------
   420          6:30 a.m.     8:40 a.m.     Daily (starts Nov. 7)
   424         10:30 a.m.    12:35 p.m.     Daily
   428          4:25 p.m.     6:35 p.m.     Daily except Saturdays


                          Atlanta-Pensacola:

Flight No.       Departs      Arrives            Frequency
----------     ----------    ----------     ---------------------
   423          9:40 a.m.     9:53 a.m.     Daily
   427          3:35 p.m.     3:48 p.m.     Daily
   431         10:35 p.m.    10:43 p.m.     Daily except Saturdays

AirTran Airways' unique brand of service, with amenities such as a business-class cabin, assigned seating and a generous frequent flyer program, will provide a new competitive alternative to business travelers flying to the Gulf Coast. In addition, as it has done in the Atlanta-Fort Walton Beach market, AirTran Airways will provide low fares to and from Pensacola, thus making air travel more affordable in both good and bad economic times.

AirTran Airways' service to Pensacola features new, state-of-the-art Boeing 717 aircraft, which are among the quietest, cleanest aircraft of its type flying today. The 717 features large overhead bins, a beautiful, spacious, quiet interior, 100 percent fresh air circulation, and advanced Rolls-Royce engines.

AirTran Airways provides affordable air travel to 34 cities throughout the eastern United States. The airline's hub is at the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. 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 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.

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 must be purchased by November 8, 2001, and travel must be completed by March 20, 2002. Seats are limited, subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates are as follows: November 21, 25, 26, December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2001, and January 2, 3, and February 15, 18, 2002. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of up to $3.00. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included.