American Trans Air

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ATA Airlines serves major business centers and popular vacation destinations through its scheduled service, and commercial and military charter operations. Now in its 33rd year, ATA's brand of reliable, easy and affordable air service transports millions of passengers annually.
Executive Management Team

John Denison, Chairman, CEO and President of New ATA Holdings Inc. and ATA Airlines
Subodh Karnik, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Doug Yakola, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
John Graber, General Manager ? Military/Charter and Senior Vice President - Operations
Sean Frick, Vice President, Corporate Finance
Glen Baker, Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Brian Hunt, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Richard Meyer, Senior Vice President, Employee Relations
Stan Hula, Vice President, Planning
Wisty B. Malone, Vice President, Treasurer and Controller
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.
2004 ATA Holdings Corp. begins restructuring efforts
2005 ATA names John Denison Chairman and CEO


Launches 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 ready to leverage Company's strengthened position

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