Difference between Midwest Airlines & Midwest Express?

[CaliforniaDreaming]

I'm looking to fly to MKE next year, and I see flights on Midwest Airlines with Boeing 717's. Is this different than Midwest Express? If so, why the change? Thanks!

 

[sgtdisney]

Looking at their website, it appears that Midwest Express has changed their name to Midwest Airlines.. I can't find any explanation as to why. I did find some articles on how they are very close to filing for bankruptcy protection though..

 

[weluvpluto]

I'm from Milwaukee (where Midwest is based) so hopefully I can help a little bit. They did change their name - something about the connotations of Express.

They are flying two types of planes now, they used to only have 4 across seating, nice dinner, etc. .., now they also have a low-fare service (read more seats, not as many extras) ... here's a link to a story on it
http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/may03/143537.asp

They are hoping for a state grant (about $4 million) or county backing to help bail them out right now, here's another link about the bankruptcy protection stuff

http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/jun03/147743.asp?format=print

HTH

 

[sln88]

I am from Milwaukee, too(actually Franklin)

I have my flight to Orlando booked on the lower fare plane for my trip this Oct. I hope they don't go bancrupt before then. I paid $163 for direct. I will miss those bigger seats, tho.