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Midwest Airlines

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The Best Care in the Air.

Founded

1984

Headquarters

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States

Midwest Airlines was a United States regional and mainline carrier headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, known for its exceptional passenger experience and premium in-flight service. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark, the airline built a strong reputation for offering wide leather seats, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, and attentive service on its flights, earning consistent recognition as one of America's best airlines. The carrier operated primarily out of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport, serving a network of destinations across the continental United States. After facing financial difficulties and a hostile takeover bid, Midwest Airlines was acquired by Republic Airways Holdings in 2009. The brand was subsequently phased out and merged into Frontier Airlines operations by 2011, ending nearly three decades of service.

Hubs & network

Midwest Airlines operated its primary hub at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fleet

Midwest Airlines operated a fleet that included Boeing 717s, Boeing 737s, and MD-80 series aircraft during various periods of its history.

Notable facts

›Famous for serving freshly baked chocolate chip cookies to passengers in flight.
›Originally founded as a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1984.
›Repeatedly named 'Best U.S. Airline' by Zagat Survey and other consumer publications.
›Republic Airways Holdings acquired the airline in 2009 after a prolonged takeover battle.
›The Midwest Airlines brand was officially retired and absorbed into Frontier Airlines by 2011.

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Midwest Airlines brought warm hospitality and wide seats to American skies

Midwest Airlines was a regional U.S. carrier headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, known for its distinctive two-by-two leather seating in economy and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies served onboard. Founded in 1984 as a spinoff of Kimberly-Clark, it operated primarily out of Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport until financial difficulties led to its absorption into Frontier Airlines by 2010. The airline built a loyal following through its emphasis on passenger comfort and Midwestern hospitality.

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Fleet Note

Midwest Airlines operated a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 717s and MD-80 series aircraft, with Boeing 737s introduced in later years.

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Midwest Airlines was an airline in the United States headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, that operated from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport between 1984 and 2010. For a short time, it also operated as a brand of Republic Airways Holdings.

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