AirTran Announces Net Escapes; Quick, Easy, Affordable Air Fares Available On the AirTran Web Site.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1999--AirTran is proud to formally introduce Net Escapes - promotional fares offered exclusively on the airline's web site. These special Internet fares offer tremendous discounts to different destinations each week. To receive the discounts, tickets must be booked on the AirTran web site. For customers looking for last minute deals to their favorite cities, then Net Escapes are the answer.

New Net Escapes promotional fares to select markets will be offered for purchase weekly for future travel. Customers may sign up to receive free weekly Net Escapes updates via e-mail on the E-fares section of AirTran's web site (www.airtran.com). Customers may also view the specials on the Net Escapes page on the web site.

"Thousands of AirTran customers have taken advantage of our Net Escapes fares since their introduction late last year," said Jeff MacKinney, AirTran's senior vice president, marketing and planning. "Given the tremendous response to these fantastic fares, we wanted to spread the word to those who haven't yet visited our web site, the fastest and easiest-to-use Internet site offered by any airline."

Following is a sample of this week's Net Escapes: -0-

Travel may originate in either city. All fares are one-way and don't
require a roundtrip purchase.

Atlanta and Knoxville                                $39
Washington, D.C. (Dulles) and Chicago (Midway)       $59
Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta                        $69
Memphis and Washington, D.C. (Dulles)                $79
New York (LaGuardia) and Ft. Walton Beach            $89
Buffalo and Houston (Hobby)                          $89
New York (LaGuardia) and Savannah                    $89

These fares are only valid for travel from March 6, 1999, through March 25, 1999, but may be combined with regular fares to complete an itinerary. Travel is valid on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fares must be purchased by 11:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on March 6, 1999.

AirTran operates over 130 daily departures from Atlanta and offers the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. Systemwide, AirTran operates over 270 daily departures to 29 cities.

Recipient of Entrepreneur magazine's 1998 award for "Best Domestic Low-Fare Airline," AirTran provides everyday, affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States and Midwest. Unlike other airlines, AirTran never requires a roundtrip purchase or Saturday night stay. Currently operating a fleet of 50 jet aircraft, AirTran is the launch customer for the new Boeing 717-200 with a firm order of 50 aircraft and options for another 50. Delivery of these aircraft commences this fall. AirTran is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAIR).

For more information and flight reservations, call your travel agent, 800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726), 770-994-8258 (in Atlanta), or visit the AirTran website at www.airtran.com. AirTran's web site is designed and maintained by Intellimedia Commerce, Inc. at www.intellimedia.com.

Other rules and restrictions: All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable, and a $45 per person fee applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Previously purchased tickets can not be exchanged for lower-priced Net Escapes fares. All fares must be purchased on AirTran's web site only. Fares have a one-day advance purchase requirement. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Seats may not be available on all flights. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice. Airport passenger facility charges of up to $12 are not included.