AirTran Reports June 1999 Traffic; Load Factor Increases 6.7 Points.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 1999--

AirTran Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:AAIR), Tuesday reported a 69.6 percent load factor (percent of seats filled by paying passengers) for the month of June, up 6.7 points from a year ago.

Traffic grew by 4.7 percent versus June 1998, on 5.4 percent less capacity. AirTran's second quarter 1999 load factor was 67.3 percent, an increase of 4.0 points from the same quarter a year ago. Year-to-date, traffic has grown by 7.0 percent on a 1.4 percent increase in capacity.

"We continue to be pleased by the customer response to our new marketing initiatives and product offerings," said Robert Fornaro, AirTran's president. "The traffic outlook as we move into the summer is also strong."

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 717-200 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
                              JUNE 1999

                                 June 1999     June 1998     Change
                                 ---------     ---------     ------
Available Seat Miles (000)        459,034       485,052       -5.4%
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)     319,285       304,935        4.7%
Load Factor                         69.6%         62.9%    6.7 points
Passengers Enplaned               597,882       480,447       24.4%

                                 Qtr 2 1999    Qtr 2 1998    Change
                                 ----------    ----------    ------
Available Seat Miles (000)       1,400,350     1,471,604      -4.8%
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)      942,104       931,711       1.1%
Load Factor                          67.3%         63.3%   4.0 points
Passengers Enplaned              1,763,275     1,504,175      17.2%

                                 Y-T-D 1999    Y-T-D 1998    Change
                                 ----------    ----------    ------
Available Seat Miles (000)       2,736,261     2,697,552       1.4%
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)    1,753,194     1,638,295       7.0%
Load Factor                          64.1%         60.7%   3.4 points
Passengers Enplaned              3,262,861     2,628,830      24.1%

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 Dec. 31, 1998. Copies of this filing may be obtained by contacting the company or the SEC.