INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- ATA Airlines, Inc., subsidiary of parent company ATA Holdings Corp. (Pink Sheets:ATAHQ), announces its "Big Apple Sale" with fares as low as $89(a) off-peak, each way from Chicago-Midway to New York (LGA) or Newark. Tickets may either be purchased on ata.com or by calling ATA reservations at 1-800-IFLYATA. The tickets require a seven-day advance purchase, and travel must be completed by October 28, 2005. The sale begins on May 23 and tickets must be purchased by May 31, 2005, at Midnight EDT.
"From Chicago, one of the easiest ways to get to New York is on one of ATA's 15 daily nonstop departures," said John Denison, ATA's CEO. "During our `Big Apple Sale,' you'll also be able to earn double bonus points on our Travel Rewards Program."
Registered Travel Awards members who book a trip on ata.com from Chicago to New York (LGA) or Newark during the sale will receive double Travel Award points for the trip. ATA awards a free companion awards(b) for only 3,000 travel points, and the Chicago to New York or Newark flight earns members 2,000 points.
Denison added, "We are seeing increased business travel to New York as we head into the busy summer season. For travelers who need to get to New York at the last minute, ATA offers walk-up fares of $199(a), a remarkable value for those who must travel on short notice."
Economists report business travel to New York is booming and is reaching the pre-1999 levels. Those who want to go to the Big Apple just for fun, however, have a variety of excuses to take a bite out of New York, including:
-- Chicago Cubs play the New York Yankees in New York on
June 17-19
-- Belmont Stakes on June 11
-- U.S. Open Tennis Championships from August 29-September 11
-- Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
-- Chicago White Sox play the New York Yankees in New York on
August 12-14
With ATA's great fares and schedules, Chicagoans can just get up and go.
ATA Airlines, now in its 32nd year of operation, offers dependable, easy and affordable travel to 30 destinations. ATA serves major business centers and popular leisure destinations, including Hawaii. 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. Blackout dates are as follows: 5/27/05-5/28/05, 6/3/05, 6/17/05-6/18/05, 6/26/05, 7/1/05-7/3/05, 7/9/05-7/10/05, 9/1/05-9/2/05 and 9/5/05. Fares are off-peak; each way; based on round-trip purchase; 7-day advance purchase; in coach class; non-refundable; subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Tickets cost $5 more if purchased at ATA reservation center or ticket counter. Passenger facility charge of up to $18 per round-trip not included in fares. Photo I.D. required for flight check-in.
(b) Companion Award: Valid for travel by a companion of the eligible ATA Travel Awards Program member in the 48 contiguous states of the United States of America. A Companion Award is only valid for travel when used in conjunction with a full-fare purchased ticket. The companion must travel on the same itinerary and dates as the purchased ticket holder. This Companion Award may not be combined with any other discount offer or fare. The companion flight will not be eligible to earn points for the ATA Travel Awards Program. See ata.com for more ATA Travel Awards details.