Has anyone heard or flown with this company from Manchester, a guy my husband works with says his friend has booked with them to go from Manchester to Orlando, I can find them but not any info on flights from Manchester.
I have seen them flying in and out of Man they use an old L10-11 (Tristar to us) here is some info off their web site for you...................
[i]ATA Facts
Convenient, Affordable Travel
Now in its 34th year, ATA Airlines serves major business centers and popular vacation destinations through its scheduled service and commercial charter operations. ATA transports millions of passengers annually, providing the kinds of conveniences experienced travelers have come to expect at affordable rates that rival the lowest fares in the industry. ATA's unique brand of value-based service includes advanced seat assignments, self-service kiosks, Web check-in and a frequent flyer program with one of the lowest thresholds for earning travel in the industry. ATA is also a leading carrier for the U.S. military, operating charter missions everyday around the globe.
A Global Aero Logistics Company
ATA Airlines, Inc. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics Inc., whose other indirect subsidiaries include North American Airlines, Inc. and World Airways, Inc. North American Airlines offers charter services throughout the world for the U.S. military, as well as scheduled service to West Africa and Guyana from New York and Baltimore. World Airways provides customized transportation services for major international passenger and cargo carriers, international freight forwarders, the U. S. military and international leisure tour operators.
ATA Airlines Milestones
1973 Year founded in Indianapolis by George Mikelsons
1981 Air carrier status approved
1986 Scheduled passenger service begins
1992 Scheduled service hub opens at Chicago-Midway
1999 Surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue
2000 Achieved "Major Carrier" status
2001 ATA begins re-fleeting process and scheduled service from Chicago-Midway to international destinations
2002
ATA begins operation from its new gates at Chicago-Midway's “A” concourse
2003 ATA announces company name change from American Trans Air, Inc. to ATA Airlines, Inc.
2005 ATA names John Denison Chairman and CEO
First-ever codeshare agreement with Southwest Airlines
2006
ATA announces significant expansion with additional West-Coast-to-Hawaii service, entry into Houston
ATA Airlines emerges from Chapter 11 restructuring efforts
ATA announces significant enhancements in codeshare agreement with Southwest Airlines, new service from Oakland, Ontario, CA and Hilo, Hawaii
2007 Subodh Karnik named President and Chief Executive Officer, January 1, 2007
ATA Airlines becomes subsidiary of holding company, Global Aero Logistics Inc.
Aircraft Fleet
ATA operates Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 757-200s, Boeing 757-300s, DC10s and Lockheed L-1011s.
Headquarters
7337 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46231
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Reservations Information
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1-800-I-FLY-ATA (1-800-435-9282)
Nationwide Markets, Groundbreaking Codeshare
Through direct and connecting codeshare service via Southwest Airlines, ATA serves customers in more than 60 markets. As of March 1, 2006, ATA and Southwest significantly enhanced their codeshare agreement to provide customers with additional booking and frequent flyer program earning options. Travelers who purchase flights directly from ATA can choose to receive either ATA Travel Awards points or Southwest Rapid Rewards credits.
ATA Airlines operates nonstop service from Chicago-Midway to: New York-LaGuardia, NY; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Oakland, CA; Ontario, CA; Guadalajara and Cancun, Mexico.
ATA Airlines also operates significant nonstop service to Hawaii including:
Nonstop from Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Ontario, CA; Phoenix, AZ to Honolulu.
Nonstop from Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Phoenix, AZ to Maui.
Nonstop from Oakland, CA to Hilo.
Nonstop from Oakland, CA to Kona.
Nonstop from Oakland, CA to Lihue.
Nonstop from Las Vegas, NV to Maui.
Connecting service to/from Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Lihue and Maui provided by our codeshare partner Southwest Airlines is availab
Thanks Julie, although I had looked at the web site I can not find the info about them flying out of Manchester and where to book or the prices, Hubbies friend reckons its £199.
Travel city direct did use them a few years back with a fuel stop at Gander.
We flew with them from Gatwick and would only do it again if it was very cheap