Midwest Airlines - Midwest Express Airlines

History
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

Travel+Leisure magazine recognized Midwest Airlines as Best Domestic Airline in 2004, 2003 and 2002 - a total of five times in eight years.
OAG, publishers of the Official Airline Guide, named Midwest Airlines Best Airline based in North America in 2003 and Best Economy/Coach Class Airline in 2002.
Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards rated Midwest Airlines http://trackin.affiliserve.com/?PID=5751&AID=36567&CID=1954863&MID=35775&WID=17305 1 Domestic Airline in its class in 2003 and 2002.
The prestigious Zagat Airline Survey rated Midwest Airlines the http://trackin.affiliserve.com/?PID=5751&AID=36567&CID=1954863&MID=35775&WID=17305 1 Domestic Airline in its last four surveys.

As early as 1948, Kimberly-Clark corporation began providing corporate air transportation for executives traveling between its headquarters and company mills. Their expertise in operating a corporate air shuttle led to the formation of K-C Aviation in 1969, providing aviation services and specializing in the meticulous customization of corporate aircraft. After the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, Kimberly-Clark and K-C Aviation capitalized on their decades of aviation expertise through the formation of a commercial air carrier - Midwest Express Airlines.

Following its startup on June 11, 1984, the airline successfully executed a strategic plan of controlled growth and development. Its initial public offering took place in September 1995. In March 2003, the carrier simplified its name to Midwest Airlines. Its parent company, Midwest Express Holdings, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MEH. Headquarters.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Midwest Airlines employs more than 2,000 people. Milwaukee's General Mitchell International airport is home to the Midwest Airlines Maintenance Facility, located at 555 Air Cargo Way.

In 1994, Midwest Airlines opened its second base in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2000, the airline opened a third base in Kansas City, Missouri.

The minute you walk onto one of our aircraft, you know Midwest is different. Wide leather seats, superior service, chocolate chip cookies baked onboard and competitive fares have helped us earn our reputation as "The best care in the air". Add our Midwest Connect regional service and there's something for both business and leisure travelers alike.

Midwest Airlines features nonstop jet service to major destinations throughout the United States. Midwest Connect offers connections to Midwest Airlines flights, as well as point-to-point service between select markets on regional jet and turboprop aircraft.

Midwest Air Group, the parent company of Midwest Airlines, is traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) under the symbol MEH.