ATA Soon to Launch Scheduled Service to Four International Destinations.

Business Editors, Travel/Airlines Writers

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2001

With the opening of its new international gates at Chicago-Midway Airport in February, ATA (American Trans Air, Inc.) (Nasdaq:AMTR) will soon begin service to international destinations including Aruba, Cancun, Grand Cayman and Guadalajara.

Beginning February 16, 2002, the carrier will offer scheduled service flights to these exciting destinations giving customers convenient access from Chicago-Midway.

"Midway's new international facility will open in February paving the way for ATA to launch international operations," said Don Moonjian, ATA Vice President of Marketing. "ATA has experienced dramatic growth in the Chicago market, and Midway provides excellent connections from the Midwest and other cities -- not to mention its convenient Southside location and preferred proximity to downtown Chicago."

To kick-off the new international service, ATA Vacations (a subsidiary of Amtran, Inc.), is offering an array of special vacation packages for travelers. Packages include air transportation and hotel accommodations with various price ranges. For more information, call 1-800-442-8952 or visit www.atavacations.com.

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." For more information and to view ATA's flight schedule, visit the Company's website at www.ata.com. To make a reservation, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-I-FLY-ATA, or en Espanol at 1-800-VUELA-ATA.