Midwest Connect

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.

Destinations

Main article: Midwest Connect destinations

Midwest 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
Aircraft	In Service	F	Y	Total	Routes	Notes
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. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "Midwest Airlines to Transition Regional Operations to SkyWest; Reposition Skyway Airlines as Airport Services Function" (Press release). Midwest Air Group. 2008-01-16. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
↑ "Midwest Airlines Announces Progress on Restructuring Plan" (Press release). Midwest Airlines. 2008-09-03. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
↑ "Midwest Connect overtakes Midwest Airlines". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
↑ "SkyWest to wind down Midwest service". Milwaukee Business Journal. 2009-06-10. Retrieved 2009-07-21.

External links

Midwest Connect Profile

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