INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- ATA Airlines, Inc., subsidiary of parent company ATA Holdings Corp. (Pink Sheets:ATAHQ), announces a sale from New York (LGA) and Newark (EWR) to its most popular vacation and business destinations with fares as low as $89(a) off-peak, each way.
Tickets may either be purchased on ata.com or by calling ATA reservations at 1-800-IFLYATA. These sale fares are available for purchase beginning today and ending at Midnight EDT on May 31, 2005. The tickets require a seven-day advance purchase, and travel must be completed by October 28, 2005.
Sample fares and routings:
New York (LGA) & Newark
To/From Off-peak
Each Way
Fares(a)
Domestic
Chicago-Midway $89
Indianapolis(b) $89 ($99 from Newark)
New Orleans(b) $89 ($99 from Newark)
Minneapolis/St. Paul $94 ($99 from Newark)
Kansas City(b) $99
Omaha(b) $99
St. Louis(b) $99
International
Guadalajara $199
Registered Travel Awards members who book a trip on ata.com from New York (LGA) or Newark during the sale will receive double Travel Award points for the trip. ATA awards a free companion award(c) for only 3,000 travel points, and the New York or Newark flight earns members 2,000 points.
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: 5/30/05, 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. International travel requires proof of citizenship, and government taxes and fees of up to $108 USD, varying by destinations, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of the purchase. Passenger facility charge of up to $18 per round-trip not included in fares. Photo I.D. required for flight check-in and proper documentation required for international travel.
(b) Connecting Service via Chicago-Midway, IL provided by Southwest Airlines.
(c) 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.
Note: New York (LGA) or Newark must be origin or destination cities, booked on ata.com between today and May 31, 2005, to qualify for the double awards points. Passengers must be members of ATA's Travel Awards Program and new members may register on ata.com to qualify for this special offer.