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OST-2001-9074 |
| OST-2001-9074 - Exemption - Chicago-Cancun | March 6, 2001 | Application for Exemption | Chicago Midway- Cancun/Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| Attachment: Proposed Service | |||
| Service List |
Prompt approval of ATA's proposed Chicago-Cancun and Chicago-Puerto Vallarta service would be clearly consistent with the public interest. Currently, only American Airlines provides nonstop service between Chicago and Cancun on Saturdays and Sundays, and only Aero Mexicana provides scheduled nonstop service between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta. Accordingly, designations are available for these markets. A new Customs and Immigration Facility is scheduled to open at Midway Airport in September/October 2001. ATA's proposed nonstop service will provide passengers with a needed competitive alternative, in the case of Cancun service, and more convenient service to one of the principal Mexican vacation areas, in the case of Puerto Vallarta. ATA's proposed service will also guarantee that valuable bilateral rights are utilized fully by United States carriers.
ATA proposes to operate scheduled combination service between Chicago and Cancun, and Chicago and Puerto Vallarta on a nonstop basis, beginning November 21, 2001. ATA plans to use Boeing 757-200 aircraft, configured for 216 passengers, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, configured for 175 passengers, at a frequency of 5 round trips per week for Cancun and 2 round trips per week for Puerto Vallarta. Service patterns may vary seasonally depending on passenger demand.
Counsel: ATA, Brian Hunt, 317.240.7006
| OST-01-9074 | Filed March 6, 2001 Issued March 23, 2001 |
Notice of Action Taken | Chicago Midway- Cancun/ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
By: Paul Gretch
| OST-01-9074 | March 3, 2003 | Application for Renewal of Exemption | Chicago - Cancun/ Chicago - Puerto Vallarta |
Renewal of ATA's Chicago/Midway-Cancun and Chicago/Midway-Puerto Vallarta exemption authority is consistent with the public interest. ATA's nonstop service to these vacation destinations provides passengers with a needed competitive alternative to service provided by American Airlines at Chicago O'Hare Airport.
Counsel: Brian Hunt, 317-240-7006
| OST-01-9074 | Filed March 3, 2003 Issued March 20, 2003 |
Notice of Action Taken | US-Mexico |
Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between (1) the terminal point Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and the terminal point Cancun, Mexico; and (2) the terminal point Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and the terminal point Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The carrier requests that the Department issue the renewal in its new name, ATA Airlines, Inc. The carrier also requests a waiver of the 60-day advance filing requirement under Part 377 of the Department's regulations in order to invoke its rights to provide continuous service during the pendency of this application.
By Order 2003-3-6, the Department granted American Trans Air's request to change its name to ATA Airlines, Inc., d/b/a ATA and also authorized use of the trade name "American Trans Air."
By: Paul Gretch
OST-01-9074 - Chicago Midway-Cancun/ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
OST-01-9302 - Chicago Midway-Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
OST-03-14527 - Chicago Midway-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
January 31, 2005
Application for Renewal of Exemptions
Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109, ATA Airlines, Inc. respectfully requests a two-year renewal of the exemption authorities granted to ATA by the Department of Transportation in the above-captioned dockets permitting ATA to engage in the scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail on the following routes:
Chicago (Midway)-Cancun, Mexico (Docket OST-2001-9074);
Chicago (Midway)-Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Docket OST-2001-9074);
Chicago (Midway)-Zihuatanejo, Mexico (Docket OST-2003-14527); and
Chicago (Midway)-Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Docket OST-2001-9302).
Counsel: Squire Sanders, Marshall Sinick, 202-626-6651, msinick@ssd.com
OST-05-20262 - USA 3000 - Chicago-Cancun/Puerto Vallarta
OST-2005-20262 - USA 3000 Airlines - US-Mexico Scheduled Service
OST-2001-9074 - ATA Airlines - US-Mexico Scheduled Service
February 14, 2005
Consolidated Answer of United Air Lines
United is also interested in starting services between Chicago and both Cancun and Puerto Vallarta as soon as possible. United would serve those points nonstop from its hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, offering potential connections to 136 airports which United serves from O'Hare. United would initially serve Cancun and Puerto Vallarta daily with nonstop services. United would use A320 aircraft configured with 138-156 seats to provide this service and would be prepared to begin service as soon as all necessary approvals have been received. United has existing stations at both Cancun and Puerto Vallarta and has sufficient equipment in its existing fleet to begin these services quickly and without any substantial capital outlay.
Notwithstanding United's proposal to begin services in these two city– pairs, United recognizes that so long as both incumbent U.S. carriers continue to serve them, there is no available opportunity for United to start services under the U.S./Mexico ASA. While the U.S. and Mexico have discussed amendment of their ASA to permit additional designations in city pairs involving services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, they have not yet reached an agreement. United has informed the U.S. delegation of its interest in starting services quickly in both of these U.S.‑Mexico city pairs should additional designation opportunities become available.
Counsel: United and Wilmer Cutler, Jeffrey Manley, 202-663-6670, jefffrey.manley@wilmerhale.com
OST-01-9074 - Chicago Midway-Cancun/ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
OST-03-14527 - Chicago Midway-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
January 31, 2005 | Issued March 18, 2005
Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between (1) the terminal point Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and the terminal point Cancun, Mexico; and (2) the terminal point Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and the terminal point Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between the terminal point Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and the terminal point Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
By: Paul Gretch
October 12, 2005
In accordance with the requirements of Order 88-10-2 and the conditions set forth in Notice of Action Taken dated March 18, 2005, in the captioned docket, ATA Airlines, Inc. hereby notifies the Department of Transportation that ATA has terminated service between Chicago (Midway) and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. ATA has no objection to allocation of its designation to serve this route to another U.S. carrier.
Counsel: Squire Sanders, Marshall Sinick, 202-626-6600, msinick@ssd.com
OST-2001-9074 - Exemption - Chicago-Cancun
OST-2001-9302 - Exemption - Chicago- Grand Cayman
OST-2001-10027 - Exemption- Chicago-Guadalajara
January 11, 2007
Application for Renewal of Exemptions
ATA currently operates year-round scheduled service in the Chicago (Midway)-Cancun/Guadalajara markets. ATA does not currently operate flights in the Chicago (Midway)-Grand Cayman market but wishes to renew its exemption so that service may resume when warranted by commercial conditions.
Counsel: ATA, Brian Hunt, 317-282-7006, brian.hunt@flyata.com
OST-2001-9074 - Exemption - Chicago-Cancun
OST-2001-9302 - Exemption - Chicago- Grand Cayman
OST-2001-10027 - Exemption- Chicago-Guadalajara
Filed January 11, 2007 | Issued February 12, 2007
Renewals of:
Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and Cancun, Mexico. ATA does not request renewal of authority to serve the Chicago-Puerto Vallarta market, authority originally granted in this docket. By letter dated October 12, 2005, the carrier advised the Department that its Chicago-Puerto Vallarta authority was dormant.
Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. ATA states that it does not currently operate flights in the Chicago-Grand Cayman market, but wishes to renew its exemption so that service may resume when warranted by commercial conditions.
Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Chicago (Midway), Illinois, and Guadalajara, Mexico.
By: Paul Gretch
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