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ATA to Expand Service Again in New York Area
Monday October 20, 3:44 pm ET
Carrier Offers Only Nonstop Service from New York-LaGuardia to San Francisco
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Responding to increased customer demand for low fare travel alternatives, ATA (ATA Airlines, Inc.) (Nasdaq: ATAH - News) today announced it would soon offer nonstop transcontinental service between New York-LaGuardia and the San Francisco International Airport on Saturdays. This new travel option adds to the carrier's new nonstop transcontinental service from Newark to San Francisco commencing October 26.
ATA is the only airline to offer nonstop service between New York- LaGuardia and San Francisco.
The New York-LaGuardia-San Francisco nonstop service will begin on January 17, 2004, with one round-trip each Saturday, complementing the one- stop service available on all other days of the week. The flight will then continue on to Honolulu. In addition, ATA will launch transcontinental service between San Francisco and Newark on October 26, with 14 weekly nonstops.
The carrier recently marked its fifth year of operations at New York- LaGuardia. To celebrate the New York-LaGuardia-San Francisco transcontinental route, the carrier is introducing a $139 fare (off-peak, each way based on a round-trip purchase), with travel beginning on January 17, 2004 *.
More than 2,000 passengers travel from the Bay area to the New York region each day, but prior to the introduction of ATA services, there was not a low-fare travel option to the San Francisco International Airport. With the additional schedules, ATA will provide 19 nonstop flight choices every business day from the New York metropolitan area's two major domestic airports, New York-LaGuardia and Newark, including 15 weekly nonstop flights to San Francisco from the New York-LaGuardia and Newark airports.
As the airline takes on a leadership role in the industry, John Happ, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, said, "Our customers have indicated considerable interest in nonstop flights and easy access from New York to San Francisco. ATA is responding to the needs of its customers by delivering a low fare, high-value travel product wherever we see an opportunity."
ATA is offering its Travel Awards members an added bonus. Through ATA's Fly Coast-to-Coast promotion, Travel Awards members who book online and complete five round-trip, nonstops or 10 one-way, nonstops between Newark or LaGuardia and San Francisco will earn a bonus round-trip ticket between Newark, LaGuardia or San Francisco to Honolulu. Qualifying participants will receive regular credit for travel, in addition to the Hawaii Award. Travel must be completed between Oct. 26, 2003 and Mar. 31, 2004 and individuals must book online using their Travel Awards I.D. number.**
ATA will also begin testing meal service on the new transcontinental Newark to San Francisco flight. Breakfast and dinner baskets will be available for purchase for $5. Examples of offerings include buttered croissants, yogurt and fruit for breakfast, and gourmet chips and turkey sandwiches, and fruit or pasta salad for lunch or dinner.
ATA has the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet among the major carriers, featuring the new Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 aircraft. Comfortable and spacious, these aircraft boast all-leather seats, adjustable headrests, large overhead bins and the latest in digital in-flight audio/video systems. From multiple music channels to That 70's Show and The George Lopez Show, the aircraft are full of entertainment options and movies on transcontinental flights.
ATA operates significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway, Indianapolis, New York, San Francisco and Hawaii to over 40 business and vacation destinations. For more information about the Company, visit the web site at www.ata.com .
Wow. Now more airlines will try to offer nonstops from LGA to the West Coast.(as long as you have the slots...) That is amazing. No more JFK or EWR only. That is good for people in Manhattan----less costly cab rides or now a cheaper bus ride from Grand Central Station.
Bye Bye--General Lee
Monday October 20, 3:44 pm ET
Carrier Offers Only Nonstop Service from New York-LaGuardia to San Francisco
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Responding to increased customer demand for low fare travel alternatives, ATA (ATA Airlines, Inc.) (Nasdaq: ATAH - News) today announced it would soon offer nonstop transcontinental service between New York-LaGuardia and the San Francisco International Airport on Saturdays. This new travel option adds to the carrier's new nonstop transcontinental service from Newark to San Francisco commencing October 26.
ATA is the only airline to offer nonstop service between New York- LaGuardia and San Francisco.
The New York-LaGuardia-San Francisco nonstop service will begin on January 17, 2004, with one round-trip each Saturday, complementing the one- stop service available on all other days of the week. The flight will then continue on to Honolulu. In addition, ATA will launch transcontinental service between San Francisco and Newark on October 26, with 14 weekly nonstops.
The carrier recently marked its fifth year of operations at New York- LaGuardia. To celebrate the New York-LaGuardia-San Francisco transcontinental route, the carrier is introducing a $139 fare (off-peak, each way based on a round-trip purchase), with travel beginning on January 17, 2004 *.
More than 2,000 passengers travel from the Bay area to the New York region each day, but prior to the introduction of ATA services, there was not a low-fare travel option to the San Francisco International Airport. With the additional schedules, ATA will provide 19 nonstop flight choices every business day from the New York metropolitan area's two major domestic airports, New York-LaGuardia and Newark, including 15 weekly nonstop flights to San Francisco from the New York-LaGuardia and Newark airports.
As the airline takes on a leadership role in the industry, John Happ, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, said, "Our customers have indicated considerable interest in nonstop flights and easy access from New York to San Francisco. ATA is responding to the needs of its customers by delivering a low fare, high-value travel product wherever we see an opportunity."
ATA is offering its Travel Awards members an added bonus. Through ATA's Fly Coast-to-Coast promotion, Travel Awards members who book online and complete five round-trip, nonstops or 10 one-way, nonstops between Newark or LaGuardia and San Francisco will earn a bonus round-trip ticket between Newark, LaGuardia or San Francisco to Honolulu. Qualifying participants will receive regular credit for travel, in addition to the Hawaii Award. Travel must be completed between Oct. 26, 2003 and Mar. 31, 2004 and individuals must book online using their Travel Awards I.D. number.**
ATA will also begin testing meal service on the new transcontinental Newark to San Francisco flight. Breakfast and dinner baskets will be available for purchase for $5. Examples of offerings include buttered croissants, yogurt and fruit for breakfast, and gourmet chips and turkey sandwiches, and fruit or pasta salad for lunch or dinner.
ATA has the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet among the major carriers, featuring the new Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 aircraft. Comfortable and spacious, these aircraft boast all-leather seats, adjustable headrests, large overhead bins and the latest in digital in-flight audio/video systems. From multiple music channels to That 70's Show and The George Lopez Show, the aircraft are full of entertainment options and movies on transcontinental flights.
ATA operates significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway, Indianapolis, New York, San Francisco and Hawaii to over 40 business and vacation destinations. For more information about the Company, visit the web site at www.ata.com .
Wow. Now more airlines will try to offer nonstops from LGA to the West Coast.(as long as you have the slots...) That is amazing. No more JFK or EWR only. That is good for people in Manhattan----less costly cab rides or now a cheaper bus ride from Grand Central Station.
Bye Bye--General Lee
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