The ATA Airlines was established in the year 1973 and was accredited the common-Air carrier certificate in the month of March, 1981. Initially referred to as the American Trans Air, it provided flights services for the Ambassadair travel club in the United States of America. It started functioning as a chartered air-carrier.
An Overview of ATA Airlines
ATA Airlines was an American airline that operated both chartered flights as well as low-cost flights. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the ATA Airlines provided frequent flights throughout the US mainland and the Hawaiian region. Military flights were also a part of the ATA Airlines operational system.
ATA Airlines Destinations
The ATA Airlines was availed by millions of travelers across the world for its cost-effective flight services. The flights covered some of the most important destinations across Mexico and the United States of America. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, it was on the verge of expansion when it was ultimately shut down. The destinations covered by ATA Airlines included:
- Mexico
- Jalisco
- Quintana Roo
- United States
- Arizona
- California
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Nevada
- New York
- Texas
- Virginia
ATA Airlines services
Some of the services included:
- Key Business Class Features
- Spacious 2-across leather seating
- More legroom
- Limited complimentary cocktails
- In-flight Services, which is inclusive of complementary juices, soft-drinks
- In-flight shopping
- On-line reservation or phone reservation
- Entertainment facilities like audio and video channels
ATA Airlines packages
ATA Airlines boasted of a service oriented customer support program that included packages like:
- ATA Flier Program
- ATA Travel Awards
Both the above programs provided opportunity to travelers to earn travel points that added up for discount benefits. The ATA Airlines stopped its operation in April 2008, under chapter 11 of US bankruptcy court, Indianapolis, IN.
