ATA Names Charles Fuller to the Position of Vice President of Operations Productivity and Analysis.

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INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2002

ATA (American Trans Air, Inc.) (Nasdaq:AMTR), the nations's 10th largest carrier, today announced that Charles (Chet) Raymond Fuller will assume the newly-created position of Vice President of Operations Productivity and Analysis for the low-fare carrier.

"Chet brings to the new position over 20 years of aviation and industry experience," said George Mikelsons, ATA Chairman and Founder. "His industry knowledge, proven leadership abilities and strategic planning expertise will prove invaluable to the Company as we continue to improve and enhance our operations while facing the many challenges in the airline industry. Chet will also assist my office with special projects."

John Tague, ATA President and CEO said, "Chet is fully prepared to step into this leadership role at a time when the industry has undergone dramatic change. His outstanding skills and experience will continue to serve the Company well."

Fuller's appointment as Vice President at ATA follows an accomplished career in aviation, most recently as Director of Strategic Planning. He was an instrumental team member in facilitating the acquisition of 50 new aircraft from Boeing, and for spearheading a major capital project to build a new Training Center in Chicago near Midway Airport, the carrier's busiest hub.

Before coming to ATA, Fuller served as a Naval Aviator and Lieutenant Commander for the United States Navy from 1982 to 1996. He also served as a Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Officer, forward deployed to Japan, and an Operational Test Director in China Lake, Calif.

After serving in the Navy, he accepted a position at The Boeing Company in St. Louis, where he was part of the IMACS (integrated manufacturing and control system) team. He joined ATA in 1998.

A 1982 graduate of Michigan State University, he completed his graduate studies earning a M.B.A. in production operations from Indiana University in 1998. Fuller is also a member of the U.S. Naval Institute.

Fuller and his wife, Veronica, have a daughter and three sons.

Now in its 29th year of operation, ATA is the nation's 10th largest carrier (based on revenue passenger miles). ATA offers significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway and Indianapolis to 36 business and vacation destinations. As of March 1, 2002, the carrier has a fleet of 61 aircraft -- including 16 Boeing 737-800s, five Boeing 757-300s, 10 Boeing 727-200s, 16 Boeing 757-200s, 9 Lockheed L-1011-100s and five Lockheed L-1011-500s. Chicago Express Airlines, Inc. (operating as the ATA Connection), the wholly owned commuter airline based at Chicago-Midway Airport, operates 11 Saab-340Bs. Stock of the Company's parent company, Amtran, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol "AMTR." For more information or to learn about the Company, visit the website at www.ata.com. For reservations, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-I-FLY-ATA.