With AirTran Airways, the Early Bird Gets the Lowest Sale Fares

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $29*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

"With AirTran Airways, when you fly early, you can save big," said Matthew Klein, director of pricing and revenue management. "In addition to a great fare, you'll experience America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, offering EasyFit overhead bins, more than 100 channels of XM Satellite Radio at every seat and affordable Business Class seating on every flight."

The special fares are available for purchase through May 17, 2007, are good for travel from May 30, 2007, through June 20, 2007, and are valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Early Bird Sale fares are valid for nonstop flights from Atlanta departing before 9:00 a.m. EDT.

Following is a sample of the one-way fares. Fares listed require a 14-day advance purchase and are valid in either direction:

                                               Tue/Wed/Thurs/Sun

    Atlanta - Akron/Canton                             $29
    Atlanta - Baltimore/Washington (BWI)               $39
    Atlanta - Boston                                   $39
    Atlanta - Buffalo                                  $39
    Atlanta - Chicago (Midway)                         $29
    Atlanta - Dallas/Ft. Worth                         $39
    Atlanta - Dayton                                   $29
    Atlanta - Ft. Lauderdale                           $39
    Atlanta - Ft. Myers                                $29
    Atlanta - Houston (Hobby)                          $39
    Atlanta - Jacksonville                             $29
    Atlanta - Kansas City                              $39
    Atlanta - Memphis                                  $29
    Atlanta - Miami                                    $39
    Atlanta - Minneapolis                              $39
    Atlanta - New Orleans                              $29
    Atlanta - Newport News/Williamsburg                $29
    Atlanta - New York (LaGuardia)                     $49
    Atlanta - Newark                                   $39
    Atlanta - Orlando                                  $29
    Atlanta - Philadelphia                             $39
    Atlanta - Pittsburgh                               $29
    Atlanta - Raleigh/Durham                           $29
    Atlanta - Richmond                                 $29
    Atlanta - Tampa                                    $29
    Atlanta - Washington DC (Dulles)                   $29
    Atlanta - West Palm Beach                          $29

AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company and one of America's largest low-fare airlines with more than 8,500 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates more than 700 daily flights to 56 destinations. The airline's hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the second largest carrier. AirTran Airways' aircraft features the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 to create America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only airline with Business Class and XM Satellite Radio on every flight. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.airtran.com (America Online Keyword: AirTran).

*All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $60 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $5 per person. Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by May 17, 2007. Fares are valid for travel only on nonstop flights departing from Atlanta before 9:00 am EDT on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Travel valid between May 30, 2007, and June 20, 2007. 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 $3.40. 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.

    Media Contact:  Tad Hutcheson
                    tad.hutcheson@airtran.com
                    678.254.7442

                    Judy Graham-Weaver
                    judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com
                    678.254.7448