Air Transport Association Applauds DOT on Alliance Antitrust Decision

WASHINGTON, July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association
of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S.
airlines, today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on its
alliance antitrust immunity decision:

"We applaud DOT for its approval of this agreement and for recognizing that
alliances offer significant benefits to the traveling and shipping public,"
said ATA President and CEO James C. May. "This decision will increase current
levels of service while preserving jobs for thousands of airline employees."

ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all
U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional industry information,
visit www.airlines.org.

SOURCE Air Transport Association

Elizabeth Merida, +1-202-626-4205, or David Castelveter, +1-202-626-4033, both
of Air Transport Association