US carrier ATA Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and discontinued operations after the sudden cancellation of a crucial military charter contract.
ATA Airlines, based in Indianapolis, is a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics whose carriers also include World Airways and North American Airlines.
It has halted all services from 04:00 today. The […]

Polandian writes
about the Polish taxation system: “There is only one thing that makes the whole system bearable. You can donate 1% of what you pay to a charity. This year we’re sending our 1% to the Fundacja Spełnionych Marzeń.”

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