Midwest Connect
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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. 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.On November 3, 2009 the Embraer 170 and Embraer 190 operated by Republic Airlines
were rebranded as Midwest Airlines operated by Republic Airlines. All Midwest Connect flights are currently operated by Chautauqua Airlines
.
. It isn't currently listed, but Omaha is a focus city.
On January 16, 2008, Midwest Airlines announced that it will 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 continues today 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.
Regional airline
Regional airlines are airlines that operate regional aircraft to provide passenger air service to communities without sufficient demand to attract mainline service...
service of Midwest Airlines
Midwest Airlines
Midwest Airlines was a U.S.-based airline and was also an operating brand of Republic Airways Holdings based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. operating from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport...
, rather than a certificated
Operating certificate
Operating certificate is a category of license issued by a government agency allowing an individual or company to provide a controlled type of service. These certificates are generally issued for a limited time period...
airline carrier. Skyway Airlines
Skyway Airlines
Skyway Airlines is an American ramp and aircraft ground handling services and catering company based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Until April 5, 2008, it operated as a regional airline under the business name Midwest Connect, feeding Midwest Airlines's hub at General Mitchell International Airport with...
was the sole operator of Midwest Connect since its inception in 1989, until SkyWest Airlines
Skywest Airlines
Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd is a regional airline company based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia; servicing key towns in the state of Western Australia, Darwin, Northern Territory and Melbourne, Victoria; as well as charter flights to Bali, Indonesia....
began additional Midwest Connect service on April 1, 2007. SkyWest took over all Midwest Connect operations following Skyway's shutdown of operations on April 5, 2008. In October, 2008, Republic Airlines
Republic Airlines
Republic Airline, Inc., operating as Republic Airlines is a regional airline subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines and US Airways Express using a fleet of Bombardier Q400, Embraer 170, Embraer 175 and Embraer 190 aircraft...
also began operating for Midwest Connect.On November 3, 2009 the Embraer 170 and Embraer 190 operated by Republic Airlines
Republic Airlines
Republic Airline, Inc., operating as Republic Airlines is a regional airline subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines and US Airways Express using a fleet of Bombardier Q400, Embraer 170, Embraer 175 and Embraer 190 aircraft...
were rebranded as Midwest Airlines operated by Republic Airlines. All Midwest Connect flights are currently operated by Chautauqua Airlines
Chautauqua Airlines
Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. is a regional airline and a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Based on 2009 published flight schedules, it operates scheduled passenger services on more than 700 flights daily to 98 airports in 31 states, Washington, D.C...
.
Destinations
Midwest Connect currently flies to 17 destinations throughout the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It isn't currently listed, but Omaha is a focus city.
On January 16, 2008, Midwest Airlines announced that it will transition the operation of all Midwest Connect flights from Skyway Airlines to SkyWest Airlines
Skywest Airlines
Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd is a regional airline company based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia; servicing key towns in the state of Western Australia, Darwin, Northern Territory and Melbourne, Victoria; as well as charter flights to Bali, Indonesia....
. Skyway's last day of operations was April 5, 2008. Skyway Airlines continues today 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.
Fleet
As of August 2009, the Midwest Connect fleet includes 12 aircraft:| Aircraft | In Service | Passengers | Routes | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Y | Total | ||||
| Embraer ERJ-145 Embraer ERJ 145 family The Embraer ERJ 145 family is a series of regional jets produced by Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace company. Family members include the ERJ 135 , ERJ 140 , and ERJ 145 , as well as the Legacy business jet and the R-99 family of military aircraft. The ERJ 145 is the largest of the group... |
7 | — | 50 | 50 | Domestic | Operated by Chautauqua Airlines Chautauqua Airlines Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. is a regional airline and a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Based on 2009 published flight schedules, it operates scheduled passenger services on more than 700 flights daily to 98 airports in 31 states, Washington, D.C... |
| Embraer ERJ-135 Embraer ERJ 145 family The Embraer ERJ 145 family is a series of regional jets produced by Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace company. Family members include the ERJ 135 , ERJ 140 , and ERJ 145 , as well as the Legacy business jet and the R-99 family of military aircraft. The ERJ 145 is the largest of the group... |
6 | — | 37 | 37 | Domestic | Operated by Chautauqua Airlines Chautauqua Airlines Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. is a regional airline and a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Based on 2009 published flight schedules, it operates scheduled passenger services on more than 700 flights daily to 98 airports in 31 states, Washington, D.C... |
- All Midwest Connect aircraft feature leather seating, and jet aircraft feature freshly baked cookies on select routes.
Retired Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers (Economy) |
Routes | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft 1900 Beechcraft 1900 The Beechcraft 1900 is a 19-passenger, pressurized twin-engine turboprop airplane manufactured by the Beechcraft Division of the Raytheon Company . It was designed, and is primarily used, as a regional airliner... |
4 | 19 | Commuter | Skyway Airlines Skyway Airlines Skyway Airlines is an American ramp and aircraft ground handling services and catering company based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Until April 5, 2008, it operated as a regional airline under the business name Midwest Connect, feeding Midwest Airlines's hub at General Mitchell International Airport with... |
| Fairchild-Dornier 328JET | 12 | 32 | Commuter | Skyway Airlines Skyway Airlines Skyway Airlines is an American ramp and aircraft ground handling services and catering company based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Until April 5, 2008, it operated as a regional airline under the business name Midwest Connect, feeding Midwest Airlines's hub at General Mitchell International Airport with... |
| Canadair Regional Jet 200 | 12 | 50 | Commuter | SkyWest Airlines Skywest Airlines Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd is a regional airline company based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia; servicing key towns in the state of Western Australia, Darwin, Northern Territory and Melbourne, Victoria; as well as charter flights to Bali, Indonesia.... |