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.

Awards

• World's Best Domestic Airline, 2007
  Top Domestic Airline for Service, 2007
  –Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards
• Midwest Miles Program
  #1 Best Customer Service, 2007
  –Inside Flyer Magazine Freddie Awards
• #1 Domestic Airline in the last six surveys
  –Zagat Air Travel Survey
• #1 Domestic Airline, 2007 (Single Class)
  #1 Seat Comfort/Legroom, 2007
  #1 Food, 2007
  #1 Cabin Service, 2007
  –Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards
• Diamond Award
  –Federal Aviation Administration

History

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.

Headquarters

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.

Equipment

The Midwest Airlines fleet includes Boeing 717 and McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jet aircraft. Both aircraft types offer the same award-winning service and buy-onboard dining service, Best Care Cuisine.