AirTran Airways Launches Winter Sale; Sale Lowers Fares Up to 35 Percent; Extra Five Dollars Off at airtran.com

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), launched a sale today with new discounts on seven-day advance purchase tickets. These fares are available for purchase through Wednesday, December 12, 2001, with all travel completed by March 20, 2002.

Sale fares are up to 35 percent off AirTran Airways' everyday low fares. Like all AirTran Airways fares, they require neither roundtrip purchase nor a Saturday night stay. Travelers can save an additional five dollars on sale fares by booking through http://www.airtran.com. Tickets are also available for purchase through travel agents or AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN.

As an added bonus, AirTran Airways continues its special A-Plus Rewards frequent flier promotion called "Fly Three, Get One Free." Passengers flying on any paid fare from October 2, 2001, through March 31, 2002, will earn a free ticket even faster by participating in AirTran Airways' A-Plus Rewards "Fly Three, Get One Free" promotion. Special A-Plus Rewards logs may be downloaded from http://www.airtran.com for participation in this promotion.

Sample one-way sale fares (travel may originate in either city):


                                    Sale Fare         airtran.com fare
Atlanta - Baltimore/Washington      $65               $60
Atlanta - Boston                    $75               $70
Atlanta - Orlando                   $61               $56
Atlanta - Savannah/Hilton Head      $39               $34
Baltimore/Washington - Memphis      $81               $76
Baltimore/Washington - Orlando      $70               $65
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Boston           $99               $94
Dayton - Atlanta                    $55               $50
Flint - Miami                       $81               $76
Houston (Hobby) - Newark            $99               $94
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Orlando      $99               $94
New Orleans - New York (LaGuardia)  $84               $79
Orlando - Buffalo/Niagara           $79               $74
Philadelphia - Pittsburgh           $34               $29
Tallahassee - Atlanta               $44               $39
Tampa - Miami                       $30               $25

"Now is a great time to take a trip whether it's to visit loved ones or to close a deal before the end of the year," said Kevin Healy, vice president of planning and sales. "Our affordable fares and unique product make free travel more enjoyable and easier to earn than ever," said Healy.

AirTran Airways provides affordable air travel to 35 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 http://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. Seven-day advance purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by December 12, 2001. 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: December 22, 23, 26, 27, 2001; January 2, 3, and February 15, 18, 2002. Travel to/from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) begins December 12, 2001. 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 $18.00 are not included. Fares to/from Grand Bahama Island do not include U.S. and Bahamian taxes of up to $34.70. Fly Three Get One Free Promotion: Subject to terms and conditions as outlined on airtran.com. Fly 3, Get 1 Free promotion earning period begins October 2, 2001, and ends March 31, 2002. Blackout dates and capacity controls apply. Visit airtran.com for more details. 

    CONTACT:  AirTran Airways, Orlando
              Tad Hutcheson, 407/251-5578
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