Just a little input on Midway....
I used to work for midway and it is an excellant airline. They have a wonderful safety record and at least when I was there, they were #1 in on-time flights (yes, I know there is another airline with commercials saying they are #1 BUT if you listen closely, you'll hear them say #1 among all MAJOR carriers, Midway isn't considered major so is not in that grouping!) ANYWAY, Midway is a very friendly airline. You will always stop in Raleigh, NC because that is their hub. There is no way around it. All flights stop in Raleigh, but their terminal is very small so you only have a short walk to another gate and there are plenty of shops and snack places right there to pass the time if you wish. In general Midway lay overs aren't long.
You may want to check what kind of aircraft you are flying on though. Many of Midway's flights are on CRJs which are 50 seat jets. I had no problem with this, but I know many passengers still felt it was too small of an aircraft.
I'm happy to answer any other Midway questions...
Kathi
Disney trips:
Offsite- Dec 84, June 86, Easter 90, honeymoon June 91, May 94, April 98, Dec 98, April 2000
2 Whole Weeks June 2001
On site:
Feb 99- All Star Sports
Nov 00- Dixie Landings