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ATA Airlines Announces Suspension of Service to/from Denver, Indianapolis and San Jua

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Looks like Southwest is continuing the destruction of ATA. Good luck to all the ATA guys:


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ATA Airlines Announces Suspension of Service to/from Denver, Indianapolis and San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tuesday November 1, 2:30 pm ET

Company cites intense competition and high fuel costs as primary factors behind the decision

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- As part of its continuing effort to create an efficient route structure and profitable business plan, ATA (ATA Airlines, Inc.) (Pink Sheets:ATAHQ) announces that it will be suspending service to/from the cities of Indianapolis, Denver and San Juan, Puerto Rico as of Jan. 10, 2006. Fluctuating demand, excess capacity and high fuel costs were central to all of today's announced suspensions,'' explained ATA Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Subodh Karnik. ``As a carrier, we must always balance our ability to generate sufficient revenue on each particular route against its operating costs. In Denver alone, carriers such as Ted, Frontier and now Southwest Airlines are intensifying competition. All airlines, particularly those in bankruptcy, must make these types of decisions to sustain profitability.''

ATA Vice President of Strategic Planning and Chief Restructuring Officer Sean Frick agreed. ``By making these adjustments, we improve our ability to achieve a profit in a shortened time frame. In turn, this strengthens our position in creating an appropriate structure for successful emergence in early 2006.''

The Company intends to maintain its headquarters in Indianapolis. ATA has signed an agreement with the Indianapolis Airport Authority to retain its lease of corporate office space on airport property.

Service Reduction Details

Currently, the airline provides four daily non-stop flights from Chicago-Midway to Denver and two daily non-stop flights from Phoenix to Denver. The carrier's service to San Juan, Puerto Rico includes one daily non-stop to/from Orlando and Chicago-Midway. From Indianapolis, ATA provides non-stop service to Ft. Myers, Fla., Orlando, Fla. and Las Vegas. It also provides direct service to Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii and San Juan, Puerto Rico. All flights will end as of midnight, E.S.T., on Jan. 9, 2006.

Customer Assistance

Customers holding tickets on the affected routes for travel beyond January 9, 2006 will be contacted and provided either full refunds for the unused value of their tickets or alternative travel. The Company has assembled a special team of dedicated reservations agents to provide assistance in these matters. Customers needing additional information following these initial contacts may call ATA's Reservations Department Special Services Desk at 1-866-282-7894. All changes will be reflected in the Company's available schedule within the next few days.

Employee Impact

ATA is already communicating directly with its employees regarding this announcement. ``Route decisions are especially difficult because of the impact the reductions have on our employees,'' said ATA Senior Vice President of Customers and Ground Operations Doug Yakola. ``Unfortunately, these changes are absolutely necessary for us given the current economic environment.'' At this time, an exact number of employee positions affected by this announcement is not yet determined. However, ATA is committed to assisting all affected employees in their transition.

ATA Airlines is now in its 32nd year of operation. The carrier offers affordable travel to destinations such as New York, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Hawaii, Florida and Mexico. Through direct and connecting codeshare flights, ATA now serves customers in more than 60 markets. For more information, visit ata.com.
 
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furloughfodder said:
Looks like Southwest is continuing the destruction of ATA.

Oh yea, Northwest in IND must of had no impact. Moron. No one is out of business yet. Now go kick a puppy jacka$$.:puke:
 
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Yes, ATA will soon be contained to Hawaii and military flying. The only things SWA is not capable of yet.(INTL) Over 100 more furloughs to come after the first of the year. It's not code share it's code squasher.
 
canyontool,

Wow. Name calling and emoticons. You are so cool.

Now go clean your seat back pockets tool boy.
 
furloughfodder said:
``Route decisions are especially difficult because of the impact the reductions have on our employees,'' said ATA Senior Vice President of Customers and Ground Operations Doug Yako.

Yeah....uh huh.....like this schmuck gives a fuk. I am sure his golden parachute is half packed.

On a lighter note.....when will SWA start going to San Juan? :rolleyes:
 
psysix said:
Do they have any west coast bases?

"They" ATA or "they" SWA??

If you meant ATA, then the answer is yes. LAX and SFO. Also PHX. You can argue amongst yourselves as to whether or not PHX is "west coast".

I'm not feeling much "luv".
 
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Thanks again NWA, for screwing hundreds of Hoosier families and assisting in the destruction of ATA!!! :angryfire :puke:


I bet you guys over at NWA are making fat cash on that $54 IND-LAS fare. This just makes me sick.
 
Pretty arrogant,CanyonBlue.'No one is out of business yet'? I sure hope that can be said a few months from now.Being the big fish it's easy to make statements as you did while the ATA folks watch their carcass picked clean.Watch how long before SW is going to Hawaii.They've basically used ATA to dominate MDW and cherry-pick what they want out of their route system.They've made back their investment in ATA and then some.The smart folks never fell for the aw shucks,gool ol' boy bit.
 

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