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Roxanne Butler
ATA - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATA Airlines Announces Its "You've Got Connections" Sale

Includes Sale Fares on New Intrastate Nonstop Service from Gary Chicago International Airport to Indianapolis Starting on February 1 and Convenient Connecting Service to Many Great ATA Destinations

INDIANAPOLIS, January 17, 2005 - ATA Airlines, Inc. (ATAHQ) today announced its "You've Got Connections" Sale. Low sale fares will allow customers to save on new nonstop service from Gary to Indianapolis starting on February 1 and convenient connecting service to many great ATA destinations. Sale fares are available beginning at $49* off-peak, each way based on a 3-day advance roundtrip purchase in coach class on ata.com. Travel dates for ATA's "You've Got Connections" Sale vary by city. Sale fares must be purchased by midnight (E.S.T.) on January 24, 2005.

"We are very excited to offer new nonstop service to Indianapolis from Gary Chicago International Airport," said John Happ, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales. "The airport offers great benefits that help Northwest Indiana area travelers save time and money, such as free parking and easy in and out access. Combine these benefits with ATA's low fares and easy Indy connections, and you have a real winning combination."

Off-Peak Each-Way, Fares* From:

Gary to Indianapolis** $49
Gary to Evansville** $74
Gary to Dallas/Fort Worth*** $99
Gary to Ft. Lauderdale*** $79
Gary to Ft. Myers*** $89
Gary to Las Vegas*** $99
Gary to Los Angeles*** $99
Gary to Maui*** $329
Gary to New York*** $99
Gary to Orlando*** $79
Gary to Phoenix*** $99
Gary to St. Pete/Tampa*** $79
Gary to Sarasota*** $89

Fares are off-peak, each way based on a 3-day advance round-trip purchase in coach class on ata.com. For more information or to make a reservation, visit ata.com or call 1-800-I FLY ATA today.

ATA also recently announced the introduction of Business Class Service to cost-conscious business travelers beginning this fall and enhancements to its popular ATA Travel Awards program, including the launch of ATA Elite travel status for frequent flyers.

Featuring Business Class, leather seats, in-flight entertainment, and easy web check-in, ATA Airlines has grown into the nation's 10th largest passenger carrier (based on revenue passenger miles) and one of the nation's largest low-fare carriers. ATA has one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets among the major carriers, featuring new Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 aircraft. Now in its 32nd year of operation, ATA remains a dominant airline at Indianapolis and Chicago-Midway with significant scheduled service to over 30 business and vacation destinations. For more information, visit www.ata.com.

*Fares do not include a $3.20 federal segment tax per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include a September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per roundtrip. Sale fares are for travel 2/1-4/3/05 (except Sarasota for travel 2/1-4/2/05 and Maui for travel 2/4-4/3/05) and must be purchased by 1/24/05, Midnight (EST). Blackout dates of 2/17, 2/18, 2/21, 3/19, 3/20, 3/26 and 3/27/05 apply. Fares may not be available during high-volume travel periods. Fares are off peak, each way based on 3-day advance roundtrip purchase; coach class; only available on ata.com (tickets cost $5 more if purchased by phone at ATA reservation centers and $10 more if purchased at ticket counters.); non-refundable; subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Not all destinations on sale or served on a daily basis. Passenger facility charge of up to $18 per roundtrip is not included in fares. Photo I.D. required for flight check-in and proper identification required by international travel. For deaf and hearing-impaired callers, TTY 800-293-6194.

**Service provided by Chicago Express Airlines, Inc. doing business as ATA Connection.
*** Some service provided by Chicago Express Airlines, Inc. doing business as ATA Connection.



Story posted: 1/18/2005


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