AirTran Reports July 1999 Traffic Load Factor Increases 8.8 Points.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1999--

AirTran (Nasdaq:AAIR) today reported a 70.8 percent load factor (percent of seats filled by revenue passengers) for the month of July, up 8.8 points from a year ago.

Traffic increased by 2.4 percent versus July 1998, on 10.4 percent less capacity. Year-to-date, traffic has increased by 6.2 percent on a 0.5 percent decrease in capacity.

"We are tremendously pleased by July's exceptional load factor," said Robert Fornaro, AirTran's president. "Passenger enplanements were up almost 22 percent over last year, and we have continued to receive a growing number of customer accolades for outstanding service."

"The men and women of AirTran should be commended for their continuing efforts to serve our customers," said Joe Leonard, AirTran's chairman and chief executive officer, noting that the July 1998 load factor was the highest for the carrier since October 1996.

Offering the convenience of easy, same concourse connections in Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, systemwide, AirTran operates over 280 daily departures to 31 cities. AirTran operates over 135 daily departures from Atlanta, the "World's Busiest Airport," as designated by Airports Council International.

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 49 jet aircraft, AirTran is the launch customer for the new Boeing 717 with a firm order of 50 aircraft and options for another 50. Delivery is scheduled to commence in September. 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. -0-

                      AIRTRAN TRAFFIC STATISTICS
                               JULY 1999

                                  July 1999    July 1998    Change
                                  ---------    ---------    ------
Passengers Enplaned                607,209      498,696     +21.8%
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)      327,755      320,051      +2.4%
Available Seat Miles (000)         462,953      516,579     -10.4%
Load Factor                          70.8%        62.0%   +8.8 points

                                 Y-T-D 1999   Y-T-D 1998    Change
                                 ----------   ----------    ------
Passengers Enplaned              3,870,070    3,117,289     +24.1%
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)    2,080,502    1,959,760      +6.2%
Available Seat Miles (000)       3,197,505    3,214,130      -0.5%
Load Factor                          65.1%        61.0%   +4.1 points

Statements regarding the Company's preliminary traffic data, future profitability and revenue are forward-looking statements and are not historical facts. Instead, they are estimates or projections involving numerous risks or uncertainties, including but not limited to, consumer demand and acceptance of services offered by the Company, the Company's ability to maintain current cost levels, fare levels and actions by competitors, regulatory matters and general economic conditions. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or correct any of its forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the company's SEC filings, including but not limited to the company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998. Copies of this filing may be obtained by contacting the Company or the SEC.