Midwest Connect

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Midwest Connect
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Founded1994
Ceased operationsNovember 2010 (merged with Frontier Airlines)
Hubs Milwaukee
Frequent-flyer program Midwest Miles
Fleet size13
Destinations17
Parent company Republic Airways Holdings
Headquarters Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Key peopleLeo Malloy - President
Website http://www.midwestairlines.com

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. Later, during Midwest's merger with Frontier Airlines under the ownership of Republic, Chautauqua Airlines operated as Midwest Connect.

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On January 16, 2008, Midwest Airlines announced that it would 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 continued 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

A Midwest Connect CRJ200 in the final livery Midwest Connect Canadair CRJ-200, N506CA@EWR,07.02.2008-499bp - Flickr - Aero Icarus.jpg
A Midwest Connect CRJ200 in the final livery

As of August 2009, the Midwest Connect fleet included 12 aircraft: [4] [5]

Fleet currently branded as Midwest Connect
AircraftIn ServicePassengersRoutesNotes
FYTotal
Embraer ERJ-135 63737DomesticOperated by Chautauqua Airlines
Embraer ERJ-145 75050DomesticOperated by Chautauqua Airlines

Retired Fleet

A Midwest Connect Dornier 328JET in the old Skyway livery Fairchild Dornier 328-310 328JET, Skyway Airlines (Midwest Express Connection) AN0174940.jpg
A Midwest Connect Dornier 328JET in the old Skyway livery
AircraftTotalPassengers
(Economy)
RoutesOperator
Beechcraft 1900 419Commuter Skyway Airlines
Fairchild-Dornier 328JET 1232Commuter Skyway Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 200 1250Commuter SkyWest Airlines

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