Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Forms S-3) and related Prospectus of Amtran, Inc. for
the registration of $29,000,000 of Amtram, Inc. 10 1/2% Senior Notes due 2004
and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated January 27,
2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Amtran, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Indianapolis, Indiana /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
August 1, 2000 ---------------------
