Blue Grass Airport Welcomes New Airline to Lexington — ATA Introduces Low Fare Service to Kentucky!

Lexington, KY – American Trans Air, Inc., the nation's 10th largest passenger carrier, and Chicago Express Airlines, Inc. (doing business as the ATA Connection), today announced plans to offer daily, non-stop round-trip service between Chicago-Midway Airport and Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY. Beginning August 28, 2002, ATA Connection will operate four daily flights providing customers convenient access through Chicago-Midway to most of the low-fare carrier's business and leisure destinations. Customers can make reservations beginning today.

"The customer demand for this particular destination has been enormous," said Gary Marsh, President of ATA Connection. "We are pleased to offer our Lexington customers low fares, convenient schedules and an assortment of connection opportunities to several popular business and leisure markets throughout the U.S."

Michael Gobb, Executive Director of Blue Grass Airport said, "Our customers have asked for new flights and more choice from Blue Grass Airport. This exciting announcement provides that and much more. Thanks to ATA area travelers now can enjoy convenient and affordable access to Chicago and over 40 other destinations."

"We are delighted to welcome ATA to Central Kentucky," he added.

Schedule Effective August 28, 2002

To Chicago/Depart LEX/Arrive MDW
Flt 3361 710am 740am
Flt 3363 1245pm 115pm
Flt 3365 300pm 330pm
Flt 3367 525pm 555pm

From Chicago/Depart MDW/Arrive LEX
Flt 3362 950am 1220pm
Flt 3364 1205pm 235pm
Flt 3366 230pm 500pm
Flt 3368 840pm 1110pm

To make a reservation, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-I-FLY-ATA, or en Espanol at 1-800-VUELA-ATA, or visit the Company's website at www.ata.com.