Midwest Airlines
Midwest Airlines' unique combination of personal attention,
professional customer care and comfort provides passengers an
unparalleled travel experience. Every member of the Midwest team is
committed to offering "The best care in the air" on every flight, every
day.
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World's Best Domestic Airline, 2007
Top Domestic Airline for Service, 2007
–Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards
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Midwest Miles Program
#1 Best Customer Service, 2007
–Inside Flyer Magazine Freddie Awards
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#1 Domestic Airline in the last six surveys
–Zagat Air Travel Survey
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#1 Domestic Airline, 2007 (Single Class)
#1 Seat Comfort/Legroom, 2007
#1 Food, 2007
#1 Cabin Service, 2007
–Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards
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Diamond Award
–Federal Aviation Administration
Midwest Airlines grew out of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's
internal transportation service for executives. It formed
K-C Aviation in 1969, providing aviation services to other
companies and specializing in the meticulous customization
of corporate aircraft. In 1984, K-C Aviation and
Kimberly-Clark launched Midwest Express Airlines, which
became a publicly traded company in 1995. In 2003, the
carrier simplified its name to Midwest Airlines. TPG
Capital purchased the airline in 2008, returning it to
being a privately held entity.
Midwest Airlines is headquartered in Milwaukee, where its
major hub is General Mitchell International Airport. The
Midwest Airlines Maintenance Facility is located on the
airport grounds. A secondary hub is located in Kansas City.
Midwest flies to the East and West Coasts, as well as many
destinations in between, from Milwaukee and Kansas City.
The Midwest Airlines fleet consists of Boeing 717 s that
offer the award-winning service and buy-onboard
dining service, Best Care Cuisine.
Midwest Connect
Midwest Connect flights are operated through a
partnership with SkyWest Airlines, the world's largest
independently owned regional airline. Customers enjoy
the comfort of 50-seat Canadair regional jets, operated
and maintained by SkyWest Airlines under the Midwest
Connect brand. SkyWest operates a maintenance facility
at Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport.
The Midwest Connect fleet offers quick and convenient
service from Midwest's Milwaukee and Kansas City hubs.
Midwest Connect began operations in 1989 as Skyway
Airlines, The Midwest Express Connection. Astral
Aviation was formed in 1994 as a wholly owned
subsidiary of Midwest Express Airlines and took over
operations of Skyway. In conjunction with the Midwest
Airlines' name change in 2003, Skyway changed its name
to Midwest Connect. In 2006, Midwest partnered with
SkyWest Airlines to offer service on 50-seat regional
jets under the Midwest Connect banner. In 2008,
SkyWest Airlines assumed all flights for Midwest
Connect. Skyway refocused its business on ground
handling services, station management and commissary
services.
Midwest Connect's Canadair regional jets are noted
for their environmentally sound design and operate
well below international noise level standards.
State-of-the-art digital technology systems ensure
passenger comfort and safety while maintaining low
exhaust levels, even while cruising at 530 miles per
hour. The reclining seats feature Midwest's
signature brown leather, arranged in a two-by-two
configuration with generous legroom. Buy-onboard
Best Care Cuisine and complimentary chocolate chip
cookies are available onboard.