AirTran Airways Announces Partnership With Desire Street Ministries

Strategic Alliance Begins With Day of Fun in Orlando for Underprivileged
Children

ATLANTA, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of
AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and Desire Street Ministries (DSM) today
announced a strategic partnership to aid people in need around the Southeast.
DSM's Executive Director, former University of Florida quarterback and 1996
Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel accepted a donation on behalf of the
Ministry from AirTran Airways' Chairman, President and CEO Bob Fornaro at the
Orlando International Airport today.

The partnership officially kicked off today with AirTran flying 43 people from
Atlanta to Orlando, Fla. to enjoy a day of fun at Walt Disney World. The
majority of travelers are urban youth who participated in summer camp at
Summerhill Community Ministries, an inner-city ministry in greater Atlanta,
and one of DSM's partners.

"We are so pleased to be able to help those that are less fortunate in the
communities we serve," said AirTran Airways' Fornaro. "We believe in the work
Desire Street is doing and look forward to a long and meaningful partnership
with them."

In addition to providing an unforgettable day for these children, the trip
will help connect the leaders of three urban ministries -- Summerhill
Community Ministries (Atlanta), Parker Street Ministries (Lakeland, Fla.), and
Desire Street Ministries (Decatur, Ga.; New Orleans, La.; Baton Rouge, La.).
By networking together, leaders of these three groups will share lessons
learned in their community development efforts, discuss solutions to shared
challenges and encourage each other in the mission of community
transformation.

"We are thrilled about our growing partnership with AirTran. We are grateful
for their generosity and their commitment to serve their community," said
Wuerffel. "This experience will be very special for our youth. Many have never
left the city of Atlanta, much less traveled on an airplane or visited Disney
World."

DSM's mission is to train and send leaders to revitalize impoverished
neighborhoods through spiritual and community development. The organization
provides technical support and encouragement to other urban ministries. This
vision of "Ministry Replication" focuses on helping passionate inner-city
leaders develop the capacity to really transform their communities. DSM offers
ongoing mentoring for urban leaders, specialized coaching/training,
fundraising assistance, business management assistance, and also funding
support.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a
Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the
Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only
major airline with Gogo inflight Internet on every flight and offers
coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its
low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class
and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit
http://www.airtran.com.

Desire Street Ministries Contact:
Sara Pace
Phone/Email: 866.633.0070 space@desirestreet.org

AirTran Airways Contact:
Christopher White
Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas
Phone: 678-254-7442

SOURCE AirTran Airways

Sara Pace of Desire Street Ministries, +1-866-633-0070,
space@desirestreet.org; or Christopher White or Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas, both
of AirTran Airways, +1-678-254-7442