Air Cargo

Shipment Types

MPE
We provide same-day service for your most important packages. Whether it's a single document or a 150-pound box, we'll ship your parcel on the next flight out, guaranteed. We can also arrange to have your package picked up or delivered. Door-to-door rates are available upon request.

Weight

Rate

1-50 lbs.

$45.00

51-70 lbs.

$80.00

71-100 lbs.

$105.00

101 and over

$105.00 plus $0.75 for every pound over 100 pounds

Air Express
When you need a shipment fast and you need it to reach its final airport destination within 24 hours choose air express. Air express service guarantees delivery within 24 hours.

General Freight
When you need reliable and high quality cargo service choose general freight. General freight service guarantees delivery within 48 hours.

Shipping Your Pet and Other Animals

Animals and Pets
With Guaranteed Pet Cargo Service, your animal will travel in an air-pressurized, temperature controlled cargo bay. They're boarded just before takeoff. You are required to obtain proper documentation for your pet whether shipping through our Air Cargo Service or Call Center, service fees may apply.

Please contact Midwest Airlines Cargo at least 24 hours in advance of your plans to ship an animal. The number of animals that can be accommodated on each aircraft is limited and some flights do not accept animals. When your pet is traveling unaccompanied, arrangements for transportation can be made through our Cargo Control Center at 800-892-6580, extension 5.

Temperature Restrictions

  1. The temperature restrictions imposed by airfreight do not apply to passengers traveling with live animals as checked baggage.
  2. Midwest reserves the right to place temporary embargoes on live animals as checked baggage in extreme temperature conditions. The temperature restrictions for air cargo shipments will be the guidelines used for enforcing a temporary embargo. Air cargo temperature restrictions apply to temperatures at the origin, destination or enroute transfers and are as follows:
    1. Must not be above 85 degrees Fahrenheit or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. If below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the animal must be accompanied by a certificate/form/statement signed by the veterinarian stating the animal is acclimated to such temperatures.
    3. If below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the animal will not be accepted even with a statement of temperature acclimation signed by the veterinarian.

Kennels

  • Must be 2 piece, hard plastic, FAA approved kennel
  • Must have absorbent liner, food and water dish available
  • Animal must be able to stand-up, lay down, and turn around in kennel

Snub-nosed/Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats
Extra care is required when the breeds listed below are shipped because they often have hereditary respiratory problems. These animals are susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or extreme heat:

Dogs

American Staffordshire
Terrier
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Brussels Griffin
Bull Mastiff
Bull Terrier

Chow Chow
English Bulldog
English Toy Spaniel
French Bulldog
Japanese Boxer
Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
Lhasa Apso

Pekinese
Pug (all breeds)
Shar-Pei
Shih Tzu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Cats

Burmese
Exotic

Himalayan
Persian

 

The animals listed above will not be transported when temperatures at any point on the planned itinerary exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees C).

Midwest Airlines recommends passengers or cargo shippers wishing to transport any of the animal breeds listed above consult their veterinarian for any special precautions to be taken to ensure the safety and comfort of the animal while in transit.

Midwest Airlines reserves the right to deny animal travel due to weather, health, or number of animals on board.

100 SERIES KENNEL

Dim

Wt

Fee

21L x 16W x 15H

26 lbs.

$130.00 (FLAT RATE - ANY DESTINATION - MINIMUM CHARGE)

200 SERIES KENNEL

Dim

Wt

Fee

27L x 20W x 19H

53 lbs.

$145.75 (FLAT RATE - ANY DESTINATION)

300 SERIES KENNEL

Dim

Wt

Fee

32L x 22W x 123H

83 lbs.

$231.00 (FLAT RATE - ANY DESTINATION)

400 SERIES KENNEL

Dim

Wt

Fee

36L x 24W x 26H

116 lbs.

$319.00 (FLAT RATE - ANY DESTINATION)

500 SERIES KENNEL

Dim

Wt

Fee

40L x 27W x 30H

167 lbs.

$319.00 (FLAT RATE - ANY DESTINATION)

Note: Multiple Kennel Charge will only apply to 100 or 200 Series kennel and will be calculated using total dimensional weight times $2.75. 300, 400 and 500 Series kennels will be charged per-kennel flat rate only.

Plus applicable fuel and security surcharge and taxes will apply.

Purchase a Kennel

Series 100

$70.00

Series 200

$80.00

Series 300

$90.00

Series 400

$105.00

Series 500

$125.00

Pet Travel Form

Perishables

Midwest Airlines Air Cargo Zone Locations Midwest Airlines Zone Locations

General Rates:

  ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE E
ZONE A 0.31 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.41
ZONE B 0.37 0.31 0.37 0.37 0.41
ZONE C 0.37 0.37 0.31 0.37 0.41
ZONE D 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.31 0.41
ZONE E 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41
Fresh Cut Flowers:
  ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE E
ALL ZONES 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40
Tropical Fish:
  ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE E
ALL ZONES 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41
Fresh Seafood:
  ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE E
ZONE A 0.31 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.41
ZONE B 0.37 0.31 0.37 0.37 0.41
ZONE C 0.37 0.37 0.31 0.37 0.41
ZONE D 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.31 0.41
ZONE E 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41
Note: Air Express shipments are 175% of the above rates.
Note: All shipments are subject to a $40.00 minimum plus the fuel and security surcharge and appropriate taxes.
Note: Air Express shipments are subject to a $70.00 minimum plus the fuel and security surcharge and appropriate taxes.

Human Remains

This caring and dignified service is coordinated with the funeral director of your choice. We can ship to or from any city we serve. Our affordable domestic rates are based on destination.

For more information call our customer service representatives in Milwaukee at 800-892-6580 extension 5 or in Omaha call 800-256-6793.

Midwest Airlines Air Cargo Zone Locations Midwest Airlines Zone Locations

  ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE E
ZONE A $250 $350 $350 $350 $400
ZONE B $350 $250 $350 $350 $400
ZONE C $350 $350 $250 $350 $400
ZONE D $350 $350 $350 $250 $400
ZONE E $400 $400 $400 $400 $400
Transportation charges will be determined by applying the applicable zone rate for each Human Remain shipment.

  • HR EXCEEDING 500 lbs. = 125% of applicable zone rate.
  • INFANT (Child less than 2 years old), will be rated at 25% of applicable zone rate or a $65.00 minimum
  • Cremated remains charged a flat rate of $65.00 per shipment (plus a $7.50 fuel surcharge and a $5.00 security fee).
  • A $60.00 fuel surcharge and a $15.00 security fee apply to all human remain shipments (infants will be charged a $7.50 fuel surcharge and a $5.00 security fee).

Due to the size of the aircraft, only cremations allowed to the following locations:

Appleton, WI

Baltimore, MD

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Des Moines, IA

Escanaba, MI

Flint, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Green Bay, WI

Hartford, CT

Indianapolis, IN

Iron Mountain, MI

Ironwood, MI

Madison, WI

Manistee, MI

Marquette, MI

Muskegon, MI

Nashville, TN

Rhinelander, WI

St. Louis, MO

Wausau/Steven's Point, WI

Hazardous Materials

Some items can pose a hazard when transported by air. These include, but are not limited to, corrosives, gases, flammables, magnetic articles, oxidizers and poisons.

Midwest Airlines follows the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations as contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR). Any item shown in 49CFR as a Regulated Hazardous Material will not be accepted for transport.

For more information on these regulations please contact the Midwest Airlines Cargo Control Center at (800) 892-6580 extension 5.

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