If you want a copy of the press release in Microsoft Word format, e-mail me privately (blainethompson@hotmail.com) ATA Launches New Service From St. Petersburg, Fla. INDIANAPOLIS, November 4, 2002 – ATA (American Trans Air, Inc., Nasdaq: ATAH) has added five new destinations to its flight schedule from St. Petersburg, Fla. The carrier today announced plans to offer nonstop service from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and same plane service to Honolulu and Maui. Service will begin on Feb. 7, 2003, except for Las Vegas, which starts March 6, 2003. Customers can book reservations today. “We are pleased to boost our flight schedule from St. Petersburg to include some of our most popular destinations,” said Don Moonjian, ATA Vice President of Marketing. “Our customers know that ATA offers great service at an exceptional value. We look forward to continuing this tradition, while exploring ways to enhance our product to serve them even better.” David Metz, Executive Director for St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport said, “This is the most significant new commercial air service announcement this Airport has had in its history. We are very proud to have ATA as our partner in providing safe, convenient and affordable service to our community.” Barbara Sheen Todd, Chairman of the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners said, “ Since 1991, ATA has been a very important corporate partner to Pinellas County, providing air service to key cities in the United States. We are proud to have them grow with us. They will be providing our community with a gateway to the West Coast that brings opportunities for increased tourism and business development. We thank them for their vision and their commitment.” West Lake, California-based Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays is serving as tour operator and will offer complete vacation packages to Honolulu and Maui. Currently, ATA serves Chicago-Midway and Indianapolis from St. Petersburg. >From Chicago, the carrier offers two daily, nonstop flights to St. Petersburg. For St. Petersburg originating passengers, ATA offers connections through Midway Airport to many of the carrier’s business and vacation destinations. This service will be enhanced on December 19 to include an additional daily, nonstop flight. Also, ATA offers two daily, nonstop flights from Indianapolis to/from St. Petersburg. ATA is offering special, low introductory fares from $99 each way to celebrate the new service from St. Petersburg.* As with all ATA fares, there are no advance purchase or minimum stay requirements, and no domestic fares for more than $299 each way. Listed below are some of the low-fares that are available (fares are off-peak, each way based on round-trip purchase): To or From St. Petersburg To Each-way fares From:* Honolulu $279 Maui $279 Las Vegas $99 Los Angeles $99 San Francisco $99 These introductory fares are good for travel beginning February 7, 2003, through April 30, 2003 for Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu and Maui, and March 6, 2003 through April 30, 2003 for Las Vegas. As of Nov. 1, 2002, ATA has taken delivery of 10 Boeing 757-300s and 26 Boeing 737-800s. The interior of these new planes is decorated in soft, relaxing earth tones and features spacious overhead bins. The comfortable leather seats have supporting wingback headrests. Now celebrating its 30th year of operation, ATA is the nation’s 10th largest passenger carrier based on revenue passenger miles. ATA operates significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway and Indianapolis to over 40 business and vacation destinations. Stock of the Company’s parent company, ATA Holdings Corp. (formerly known as Amtran, Inc.), is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “ATAH.” For more information about the Company, visit the website at www.ata.com. *Fares do 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. Introductory fares are valid for travel 2/7-4/30-2003 for Honolulu, Maui, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and from 3/6-4/30- 2003 for Las Vegas. Tickets must be purchased by 1/6/03, midnight (EST). Fares are off-peak, each way based on round-trip purchase. These sale fares are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Not all destinations are served on a daily basis. A passenger facility charge of up to $18 per round-trip is not included in the fares. Fares do not include a September 11th security fee of up to $10 per round-trip. A photo I.D. is required for flight check-in. Travelers who are deaf or hearing impaired, call TTY 800-293-6194. ### _________________________________________________________________ Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp