ATA Airlines discontinues all operations

Along with Aloha Airlines earlier this week, ATA is also calling it quits after 35 years. Turbulence Forecasts reminds you to always put airfares on a credit card, for maximum leverage and protection (and free travel insurance).

ATA Airlines

We at Turbulence Forecast suspect that more airlines in a marginal position will probably go the same route given recent fuel prices. Southwest signed a codeshare with them a while ago, but look for Southwest to expand operations at MDW now that ATA is gone.

After filing for Chapter 11 on April 2, 2008 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis, IN, ATA Airlines has discontinued all operations and cancelled all current and future flights. Following the loss of a key contract for our military charter business, it became impossible for ATA to continue operations. Unfortunately, we were not in a position to provide our customers or others with advance notice.

We apologize for the disruption caused by the sudden shutdown of ATA and regret the impact on passengers, employees, suppliers, and other parties. ATA customers should seek alternative arrangements for current and future travel. A list of other airlines serving ATA’s destinations is available

Written by tb_neg on April 3rd, 2008 with 1 comment.
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United cancelling flights to inspect their Boeing 777 aircraft

United has canceled over 31 flights flown by their Boeing 777 aircraft to do a safety inspection on cargo hold fire suppression. Because these planes tend to have large numbers of passengers and also fly internationally, this is a fairly big deal in terms of impact.

So far, Southwest, American, Delta, and now United have recently inspected planes for potential safety issues.

New York Times Article

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