ATA Completes Cockpit Door Reinforcement on all Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 Aircraft.

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INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2001

ATA (American Trans Air, Inc.)(Nasdaq:AMTR) today announced that all of its Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 aircraft are now equipped with secondary reinforcement restraints on their cockpit doors.

These restraints, which resemble door bars, are designed to keep unauthorized people from entering the cockpit area and possibly seizing control of the aircraft.

"The maintenance team has been working vigorously to reinforce the doors on our aircraft while incorporating other security measures as well," said James Hlavacek, ATA Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. "I commend their expedient efforts in helping ATA to achieve its goal of providing a maximum level of safety and security to our passengers and crewmembers."

In response to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications, ATA began installing the restraints on its cockpit doors to enhance security on all of its aircraft. The carrier expects to complete installation procedures on its fleet of Lockheed L1011s and Boeing 727-200s by November 1. By October 28, all aircraft used for scheduled service will be equipped with reinforced cockpit doors. ATA is currently coordinating efforts with Chicago Express (doing business as "ATA Connection") to reinforce the doors on its entire fleet of Saab 340-B aircraft.

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.