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-Founded 1994 Hubs General Mitchell International Airport Frequent-flyer program Midwest Miles Airport lounge Best Care Club Fleet size 13 Destinations 17 Parent company Republic Airways Holdings Headquarters Oak Creek, Wisconsin Key people Leo Malloy - President Website http://www.midwestairlines.com Midwest Connect was the brand name for the regional airline service of Midwest Airlines, rather than a certificated airline carrier. Skyway Airlines was the sole operator of Midwest Connect since its inception in 1989, until SkyWest Airlines began additional Midwest Connect service on April 1, 2007.[1] SkyWest took over all Midwest Connect operations following Skyway's shutdown of operations on April 5, 2008. In October, 2008, Republic Airlines also began operating for Midwest Connect.[2][3]On November 3, 2009 the Embraer 170 and Embraer 190 operated by Republic Airlines were rebranded as Midwest Airlines operated by Republic Airlines. All Midwest Connect flights are currently operated by Chautauqua Airlines.
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Destinations
Main article: Midwest Connect destinationsMidwest Connect currently flies to 17 destinations throughout the United States. It isn't currently listed, but Omaha is a focus city.
On January 16, 2008, Midwest Airlines announced that it will transition the operation of all Midwest Connect flights from Skyway Airlines to SkyWest Airlines. Skyway's last day of operations was April 5, 2008. Skyway Airlines continues today in an airport services role, providing Ramp and Dining Services operations for Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect, and Customer Service operations in Midwest Connect field stations.[2]
Fleet
As of August 2009, the Midwest Connect fleet includes 12 aircraft: [4][5]
Fleet currently branded as Midwest Connect Aircraft In Service Passengers Routes Notes F Y Total Embraer ERJ-145 7 — 50 50 Domestic Operated by Chautauqua Airlines Embraer ERJ-135 6 — 37 37 Domestic Operated by Chautauqua Airlines - All Midwest Connect aircraft feature leather seating, and jet aircraft feature freshly baked cookies on select routes.
Retired Fleet
Aircraft Total Passengers
(Economy)Routes Operator Beechcraft 1900 4 19 Commuter Skyway Airlines Fairchild-Dornier 328JET 12 32 Commuter Skyway Airlines Canadair Regional Jet 200 12 50 Commuter SkyWest Airlines References
- ^ "SkyWest, Inc. Adds New Partner and Additional Regional Jet Flyng" (PDF) (Press release). SkyWest, Inc.. 2006-12-21. http://www.skywest.com/invest/investor_releases/2006/Dec/Midwest.pdf. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
- ^ a b "Midwest Airlines to Transition Regional Operations to SkyWest; Reposition Skyway Airlines as Airport Services Function" (Press release). Midwest Air Group. 2008-01-16. http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=88626&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1097150&highlight=. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- ^ "Midwest Airlines Announces Progress on Restructuring Plan" (Press release). Midwest Airlines. 2008-09-03. http://www.midwestairlines.com/Templates/ContentTwoColumn.aspx?id=929. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
- ^ "Midwest Connect overtakes Midwest Airlines". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2009-01-06. http://www.jsonline.com/business/37143359.html. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ "SkyWest to wind down Midwest service". Milwaukee Business Journal. 2009-06-10. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/08/daily46.html. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
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