INDIANAPOLIS, May 3, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- New Mexico residents are invited to try the newest air service to spring up in Albuquerque as a result of codeshare flights offered by ATA Airlines, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ATAHQ) and Southwest Airlines. ATA's low introductory sale fares are for travel to be completed by June 30, 2005, from Albuquerque to Honolulu, Maui, New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Newark and Washington, D.C. Tickets for sale fares must be purchased on ata.com before 10 p.m. (M.D.T.) on May 4, 2005.
"Our codeshare agreement with Southwest opens a new gateway for ATA to serve New Mexico. These low introductory sale fares are our way of saying welcome to ATA," said Stan Hula, Vice President, Planning. "Codeshare offers seamless travel with Southwest and our ability to get you to your destination, easily and without any hassles."
This is all part of the new codeshare agreement that allows the two airlines to offer Albuquerque-area travelers more low fares to more cities via easy connecting service. Customers board Southwest flights at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and connect to ATA's jet service, either at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Hawaii and the East Coast just got a little more affordable. Sale fares begin at $99(a) off-peak, each way based on a 7-day advance round-trip purchase in coach class on ata.com
Sample fares and routings: Off-peak
Each way
From To/From Fares(a) from
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Albuquerque(b) Honolulu $199
Albuquerque(b) Maui $199
Albuquerque(b) New York-LaGuardia (LGA) $99
Albuquerque(b) Boston $99
Albuquerque(b) Minneapolis $99
Albuquerque(b) Newark $99
Albuquerque(b) Washington-Reagan (DCA) $99
ATA Airlines, now in its 32nd year of operation, offers dependable, easy and affordable travel to 30 destinations. ATA serves major business centers throughout the U.S. and popular leisure destinations, including Hawaii. ATA also offers travelers a broad array of travel destinations via its codeshare with Southwest Airlines. For more information visit ata.com.
(a) 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 round-trip. Sale fares from Albuquerque are available for travel thru 6/30/05 and must be purchased by 5/4/05, Midnight (EDT). Blackout dates include 5/27/05, 5/28/05 and 5/30/05. Fares may not be available for purchase during high-volume travel periods. Fares are off-peak, each way based on a 7-day advance round-trip purchase in coach class on ata.com (tickets cost $5 more if purchased by phone at ATA reservation centers or ticket counters); non-refundable; subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Passenger facility charge of up to $18 per round-trip 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.
(b) Connecting service provided by Southwest Airlines.