INDIANAPOLIS, March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- On April 2, ATA Airlines, begins non-stop service between Houston-Hobby and New York-LaGuardia with twice-daily flights using modern Boeing 737 jet aircraft. This service will also connect New York to more than 11 destinations via ATA's low-fare partner Southwest Airlines.
"The Houston expansion makes ATA's network available to a part of the country we previously did not serve," said ATA Chief Operating Officer Subodh Karnik. "This service will bring more low-fare choices to customers in places such as San Diego, Albuquerque, Corpus Christi, El Paso, and 7 other cities. They will be able to connect to New York via Houston-Hobby using flights operated by ATA's codeshare partner Southwest Airlines."
Nonstop Service Details
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Departs Time Arrives Time
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Houston Hobby 10:30 a.m. New York-LaGuardia 2:30 p.m.
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Houston Hobby 6:55 p.m. New York-LaGuardia 10:55 p.m.
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New York-LaGuardia 7:00 a.m. Houston Hobby 9:30 a.m.
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New York-LaGuardia 3:30 p.m. Houston Hobby 6:00 p.m.
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Times above are local to the corresponding airport.
Introductory fares between Houston and New York-LGA start as low as
$89(a) off-peak, each way. See examples below:
To/From To/From Each-Way Valid for
Fares Travel Purchase
From(a) From by
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Houston New York- $89 4/2 -6/8/06 4/24/06
LaGuardia
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New Orleans+ New York- $79 4/2-6/8/06 4/24/06
LaGuardia
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Corpus Christi+ New York- $99 4/2-6/8/06 4/24/06
LaGuardia
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Harlingen/ New York- $99 4/2-6/8/06 4/24/06
South Padre LaGuardia
Island+
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Above fares are off-peak, each way based on a 21-day advance purchase
in coach class on ata.com.
+Some flights operated by Southwest Airlines.
Via Houston, codeshare passengers from 11 cities will be able to connect to and from New York-LaGuardia, including: Albuquerque, NM; Austin, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; El Paso, TX; Harlingen/South Padre Island, TX; Midland, TX; New Orleans, LA; Oakland, CA; Phoenix, AZ; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA.
ATA also serves Texas from Dallas/Ft. Worth, and through ATA's codeshare agreement with Southwest Airlines, passengers can fly nonstop from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Chicago-Midway and then connect on a single ticket to many ATA and Southwest Airlines destinations nationwide. The popularity of the Dallas/Ft. Worth to Chicago-Midway route has resulted in ATA adding a fourth daily flight between the two cities, also starting on April 2nd.
Entering its 33rd year of operations, ATA offers affordable travel to destinations such as Hawaii, Chicago, New York, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Washington, DC and Mexico. Through direct and connecting Southwest Airline codeshare flights, ATA serves customers in more than 60 cities. ATA provides features travelers have come to expect, including advanced seat assignments, self-service kiosks, web check-in, and a Travel Awards frequent flier program with one of the lowest thresholds for earning travel in the industry. Now ATA Travel Awards members have the option when booking their flights on ata.com or with ATA reservations of earning either ATA Travel Awards points or Southwest Airlines Rapid Reward credits. For more information, visit ata.com.
(a) Fares do not include a $3.30 federal segment tax per takeoff and landing and a September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 each way. Fares are for travel 4/2-6/8/06. All fares are off-peak, each way; based on 21-day advance purchase in coach class on ata.com or thru travel agencies (tickets cost $5 more if purchased by phone, at ATA reservation centers or ATA ticket counters); nonrefundable; subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights and dates. Off-peak fares shown are for travel Tue/Wed/Sat. Passenger facility charge of up to $9 each way is not included in fares. Photo I.D. required for flight check-in. For above fares, service provided by ATA Airlines except where noted. +Some service provided by Southwest Airlines.