ATA's ''Thursday Fun Fares''; Fly Away to Seattle For $89!

Business Editors & Travel Writers

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2002

If you want a gem of a vacation, why not plan a trip to the Emerald City? Fly away on ATA (American Trans Air, Inc.)(Nasdaq:AMTR) and visit the Space Needle and historic Pike Place Market, or just relax with a cup of coffee, Seattle's favorite beverage.

This week's "Thursday Fun Fares" features a fare special to Seattle from Chicago-Midway for $89 (each way based on round-trip purchase) for travel March 15 through June 15, 2002. Tickets are available for purchase today through midnight tonight (C.S.T.).(a)

For more information or to make an airline reservation, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-I-FLY-ATA, or en Espanol at 1-800-VUELA-ATA, or visit the Company's website at www.ata.com.

Now in its 29th year, ATA is the nation's 10th largest passenger carrier (based on revenue passenger miles). ATA operates significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway and Indianapolis. Stock of the Company's parent company, Amtran, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "AMTR."

(a) This fare does not include a $3 federal excise tax that will be imposed on each flight segment of your itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. ATA's "Thursday Fun Fares" is valid for travel 3/15-6/15/02. Tickets must be purchased by 3/7/02, Midnight (CST). Fare is each way based on round-trip purchase and is non-refundable. Fare is subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Sale fare may be combined with other ATA published fares. A passenger facility charge of up to $18 per round-trip is not included in the fare. Fare does not include a September 11th security fee of up to $10 per round trip. A proper photo I.D. is required for travel. Travelers who are deaf and hearing impaired, call TTY 800-293-6194.