INDIANAPOLIS, April 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- ATA Airlines, Inc. today reported that March scheduled service traffic decreased 52.2 percent from 2005 to 325.5 million RPMs (revenue passenger miles). Capacity decreased 54.1 percent compared to 2005 to 420.1 million ASMs (available seat miles). ATA's March scheduled service passenger load factor increased 3.0 points to 77.5 percent. There were 230,605 passengers enplaned in March, a decrease of 58.9 percent.
As of March 31, 2006, ATA has a fleet of 3 Boeing 737-300s, 12 Boeing 737-800s, 6 Boeing 757-200s, 4 Boeing 757-300s and 4 Lockheed L-1011s.
Entering its 33rd year of operations, ATA offers affordable travel to destinations such as Hawaii, Chicago, New York, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Washington, DC and Mexico. Through direct and connecting Southwest Airlines codeshare flights, ATA now serves customers in more than 60 markets. ATA provides features travelers have come to expect, including advanced seat assignments, self-service kiosks, Web check-in, and a frequent flier program with one of the lowest thresholds for earning travel in the industry. ATA Travel Awards members have the option when booking their flights on ata.com or at 1-800-I-FLY-ATA of earning either ATA Travel Awards points or Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credits.
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ATA Airlines Jet Scheduled Service Statistics
March 2006 2005 Change
Revenue Passenger
Miles (RPMs) (000s) 325,495 681,333 -52.2%
Available Seat
Miles (ASMs) (000s) 420,124 914,991 -54.1%
Load Factor 77.5% 74.5% 3.0 pts
Passengers Enplaned 230,605 561,037 -58.9%
Passenger Trip Length 1,411 1,214 16.2%
Year-To-Date
Revenue Passenger
Miles (RPMs) (000s) 910,901 1,904,981 -52.2%
Available Seat
Miles (ASMs) (000s) 1,254,476 2,998,510 -58.2%
Load Factor 72.6% 63.5% 9.1 pts
Passengers Enplaned 640,100 1,532,801 -58.2%
Passenger Trip Length 1,423 1,243 14.5%
ATA Airlines Charter Service Statistics
March
Revenue Passenger
Miles (RPMs) (000s) 142,238 204,367 -30.4%
Available Seat
Miles (ASMs) (000s) 263,471 392,539 -32.9%
Passengers Enplaned 35,788 39,449 -9.3%
Year-To-Date
Revenue Passenger
Miles (RPMs) (000s) 373,016 547,920 -31.9%
Available Seat
Miles (ASMs) (000s) 792,061 1,122,723 -29.5%
Passengers Enplaned 75,268 111,941 -32.8%