AirTran Airways Hires Christopher White as Director of Public Relations

-White brings over 11 years of communications experience to the position-

ORLANDO, Fla., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that
Christopher White has joined the company as director of public relations, a
new position. Reporting to Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and
sales, White will oversee media relations and external and internal
communications on behalf of AirTran Airways and will be based in Atlanta.

A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., White brings 11 years of communications
experience to AirTran Airways. He most recently worked for the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) where he served as Deputy Assistant
Administrator for the Office of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs.
White also worked as TSA's Southeast Public Affairs Manager. Prior to joining
TSA, he was a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration in Atlanta.
White also worked as a senior account executive with public relations firm
Cohn & Wolfe and served as a Public Information Officer for the Gainesville,
Fla., Fire Rescue Department.

Prior to beginning his public relations career, White served as an Air Traffic
Controller and Trainer in the United States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in public relations from the University of Florida.

"Christopher brings an extensive amount of aviation, communications and public
relations knowledge to his position at AirTran Airways," said Tad Hutcheson,
vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "We are excited to
add his communications expertise to our team."

White may be reached at 678.254.7443 or via email at
Christopher.white@airtran.com.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), a Fortune
1000 company, is ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study.
The airline offers coast-to-coast flights, North America's newest all-Boeing
fleet, friendly service and Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite
Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

Media Contact: Tad Hutcheson
Christopher White
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
678-254-7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

Tad Hutcheson, Christopher White, or Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas, +1-678-254-7442