ATA Announces Special `Kids Sale Fares' for as Low as $49; Purchase Tickets by October 21, 2001 and Save!

Business & Travel Editors

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2001

ATA (American Trans Air, Inc.)(Nasdaq:AMTR) today announced special `kids sale fares' that are available for purchase beginning Friday, October 12, 2001, until Midnight E.D.T. on Sunday, October 21, 2001, for travel through February 28, 2002(a).

These special kids fares are for children ages 2 through 12 when purchased with an adult fare.

Fares are off-peak, each way based on round-trip purchase. Listed below are a few examples of the fares:

                                          ONE-WAY        ONE-WAY
To or From       FROM                     Kids Fare(a)   Adult Fare(a)
-------------    --------------           ------------   -------------
Chicago (MDW)    Boston                      $49             $99
Chicago (MDW)    Newark                      $49             $99
Chicago (MDW)    Phoenix                     $49            $119
Chicago (MDW)    Honolulu                    $99            $279
Indianapolis     St. Petersburg              $49             $89
Indianapolis     Ft. Lauderdale              $49             $89
Indianapolis     Orlando                     $49             $89
Indianapolis     Miami                       $49             $89
San Juan         Chicago (MDW)               $49            $189
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ATA, now in its 28th year of operation, is the nation's 10th largest passenger carrier, based on revenue passenger miles. ATA operates significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway and Indianapolis to 32 business and vacation destinations. Stock of the Company's parent company, Amtran, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "AMTR." To make a reservation, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-I-FLY-ATA, or en Espanol at 1-800-VUELA-ATA. To make a reservation online or to learn more about the Company, visit the website at www.ata.com.

(a) Fares do not include a $2.75 federal excise tax of up to $3 that will be imposed on each flight segment of your itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Kids fare applies for ages 2-12. One kids fare per adult fare paying passenger. These fares are valid for travel 10/12/01-2/28/02. Florida and San Juan blackout dates: Nov. 15-27 and Dec. 19, 2001 - Jan. 8, 2002. Hawaii blackout dates: Dec. 19, 2001 through Jan. 8, 2002. Sale fares must be purchased by 10/21/01, Midnight (E.D.T.). Fares are off peak; each way based on round trip purchase and will be higher during peak travel times. Fares are non-refundable and are subject to change without notice. Fares may not be available for purchase during holiday and high-volume travel periods. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Not all destinations on sale are served on a daily basis. Fares are subject to change without notice. A passenger facility charge of up to $18 per round trip is not included in the fares. Additional government fees for San Juan $26 and Hawaii $12.80 are not included in the fares. A photo I.D. is required for flight check-in. Travelers who are deaf and hearing impaired, call TTY 800-293-6194.