AirTran Airways Partners With Star Linebacker Keith Brooking

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today announced that star linebacker Keith Brooking has joined the AirTran Airways team, which already includes current running back Warrick Dunn and wide receiver Brian Finneran. Both Brooking and Dunn will be featured in radio spots and state-of-the art, high-impact billboards across the Atlanta area.

"Keith is a high-character guy who represents what AirTran Airways is all about -- excellent reliability, unwavering consistency and exceptional performance," said Tad Hutcheson, AirTran Airways' vice president of marketing and sales. "He tackles high airfares and booking charges, and defends consumers from unnecessary fees. By adding Brooking to our already stacked lineup, along with affordable business class and XM Satellite Radio at every seat, AirTran Airways is the opponent no other airline wants to face."

Born and raised in Senoia, Ga., Brooking has played his entire football career in his home state, and led the Falcons in total tackles for the sixth consecutive season in 2006. A five-time Pro Bowler, he founded the Keith Brooking Children's Foundation in 2003, dedicated to serving the needs of metro Atlanta's foster children. More information is available at http://www.keithbrookingfoundation.org/.

AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers passengers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 55 destinations throughout the United States. The airline is the second-largest carrier at its hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and one of America's largest low-fare airlines. With more than 8,900 friendly Crew Members and free online booking on http://www.airtran.com/, AirTran Airways makes travel both pleasant and convenient. The airline flies America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, composed of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 and 717-200 aircraft. AirTran Airways was also the first to install XM Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft and the only low-fare airline with Business Class seating on every flight. For more information, visit http://www.airtran.com/.

Media Contacts: Tad Hutcheson tad.hutcheson@airtran.com 678.254.7442 Judy Graham-Weaver judy.graham-weaver@airtran.com 678.254.7448 David Hirschman david.hirschman@airtran.com 678.254.7465