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| Founded | 1994 Kearney, Nebraska |
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| Ceased operations | November 2010 (merged with Frontier Airlines) |
| Hubs | Milwaukee |
| Frequent-flyer program | Midwest Miles |
| Fleet size | 13 |
| Destinations | 17 |
| Parent company | Republic Airways Holdings |
| Headquarters | Oak Creek, Wisconsin |
| Key people | Leo Malloy - President |
| Website | http://www.midwestairlines.com |
Midwest Connect (formerly Midwest Express Connection) 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.
- ^ "SkyWest, Inc. Adds New Partner and Additional Regional Jet Flyng" (PDF) (Press release). SkyWest, Inc. 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
- ^ "Midwest Airlines to Transition Regional Operations to SkyWest; Reposition Skyway Airlines as Airport Services Function" (Press release). Midwest Air Group. 2008-01-16. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- ^ "Midwest Airlines Announces Progress on Restructuring Plan" (Press release). Midwest Airlines. 2008-09-03. Retrieved 2008-09-03.[permanent dead link]