Midwest Airlines

I know it’s unfortunate, but on a rare occasion life just might make you have to go to the mid-​west. Go ahead, kick, scream, throw your tantrum… and then quietly resign yourself to the fact that work is work and the reason they pay you the big bucks is because you are a lemming, and will go wherever they tell you. Resign yourself to the fact that you will make the required trip to the land of corn and tea-​parties, then get online and book your flight with Midwest airlines.
My recent trip out of LGA was my first time to fly Midwest and it was a very pleasant experience. Like any business, the difference comes down to people. On the flight out to Kansas City, we had THE most wonderful flight attendant. From the time we boarded and she greeted us, to the time we climbed off at the gate she was so friendly, and helpful. I guess the airline used to give two fresh baked cookies, which they’ve now cut down to one. (Dang recession.) BUT, there were so many left over on this flight that she kept feeding them to us over and over and over. Some dude in the seat across from me asked for, and got, a handful of them!
On the flight home we had two flight attendants, one of whom was very unfriendly, the other who was friendly, but not over the top like the first one. I only got one cookie on that flight.
Flights were all on time — we were weather delayed on the flight back to NYC for 20 minutes, but the pilot made that up in the air and got us in on our original arrival time. Very cool.
I booked a week before the trip and got a great price as well.
So fight it if you can, but if you MUST go to the mid-​west, I recommend Midwest Airlines.

I was going to Seattle from DC and the connection was through Kansas City and all four of my flights were delayed. DC to Kansas City delayed by 20 minuutes, Kansas to Seattle delayed by 30 minutes, Seattle to Kansas City delayed by an HOUR and Kansas to DC was chaotic as there were no gates for the airplain to park.
However, the staff was very nice and for only 25 bucks I could upgrade to first class seats so that was a plus.
But I feel like I have had better experiences.
There were no weather problems so these delays are kind of unexplainable

I travel a lot and have flown many airlines, so I’m always so pleasantly surprised when the air travel part of my trip is actually enjoyable. I was even more pleasantly surprised when I flew Midwest Airlines since their product is among the best I’ve experienced.
Most people wouldn’t make a big deal about how good an airline is, but I’m fussy and particular when it comes to these sorts of things and I’m glad it stood up to my expectations. For starters, Midwest Airlines has great service and their friendly and attentive flight attendants make for a pleasant experience overall. For my trip from New York to Minneapolis, I had to have a stopover in Milwaukee, but I wouldn’t complain about that because avoiding O’Hare or Midway in Chicago while making a stopover somewhere in the Midwest is important to avoid delays and the overall stress that comes with using those airports. Midwest flies from LaGuardia in New York City, which may be their only downfall since that airport is such a disaster, but all was well.
Midwest Airlines uses Boeing 717s in a 2+3 seating arrangement for their flights from New York to Milwaukee, and they contract their connections to an airline called Midwest Connect, which uses Embraer 175s and Candair CRJ200s in 2+2 seating arrangements for the onward journey afterward. Overall, these jets are modern and comfortable. The part that impresses me most about Midwest, however is their aforementioned onboard service. They’re well-​known for the warm chocolate chip cookies they serve in-​flight which is a unique and fun Americana-​type flourish. I was also impressed when the flight crew came through the flights a second time to offer more drinks and cookies to take off the flight as we were landing.
I can safely say that I would go out of my way to fly this airline again. For my $ 177 round trip ticket, I got an extreme value and the benefit of a good flying experience for the start and finish of my vacation.

There was a stowaway on my plane. My coworker saw it first. She looked up and said, «Are you serious?» I followed her eyes and found la cucaracha walking above me clinging to the ceiling as if it were no thing. Tip toe tip toe. My eyes shut tight and I plunged forward. I was this far from hyperventilation. Why, oh why, did it have to crawl above me???
My coworker was laughing. I threatened to embarrass her by screaming. I asked her if she would tell me the truth if it were on me. She said it fell behind my seat and it was gone. Yeah right. It was there somewhere. And that sucker was big. I jumped out of my seat and went across the aisle. Poor guy. He had to share his row now.
I’ve flown Midwest Airlines before and it wasn’t bad. This time it was infested. And I didn’t even hear the flight attendant preach the safety precautions. I was surely going to survive if the plane crashed.
If they didn’t give two fresh baked cookies on this plane to the flyers, Midwest Airlines would get one star only.
Those cookies are second to the Doubletree.

A great American airline. Probably the best based in this continent. Seating is generous, classical music is played on the PA system while you find your seat and the aircraft is clean. Even if you are seated in the rear where the engine of the Boeing 717 is right in your ear the flight is relatively quiet and smooth. Midwest made an excellent choice choosing the 717.
The food isn’t bad either. I believe they change the menu every month. Meals used to be free but now cost ten dollars. And while it is good unless you’re extremely hungry you can certainly wait to eat when you arrive at your destination. Especially if it’s Milwaukee which is a great food city.
Stewards/​ess’ are pros all the way. If they’re as sensuous in making love as they are verbalizing on the PA system then I wanna marry each and everyone of them. They speak in a calm, mellow, soothing way, not shrieking,
A few problems with Midwest. Their fare structure seems to be all over the place. I have booked R/​T flights for $ 275 and a few months later the same exact flight with a three week notice will cost double and sometimes triple if you leave an hour later. I’d also like them to fly out of JFK. LGA and EWR might be fine inside the terminals but they’re un-​godly messes on the tarmac. Does it make sense to wait 45 – 90 minutes on line for the runway for a 90 minute flight?
Regardless, Midwest is the only airline I will take cross country. Even with the stopover in Milwaukee because of the hub system.

What’s most memorable about Midwest Airlines?
W-​i-​d-​e, spacious seats… and these are their normal «coach» seats.
The Midwest planes I’m talking about are their 717 jets; nonetheless, just get a seat on a row that’s configured with 2 seats on both sides of the aisle, and you’ll notice the difference. It may not be the cheapest flight you can find, but it’s not first class price either. It’ll most likely be the most comfortable airline coach seat you’ve sat in.
Yah, I know. Midwest is announcing the selling of their airline, yet from what I’d read, you should still be able to get the same seats, perks and service.
These were the perks that made my Midwest flight different from just about every other airline I’ve ever been on:
— wide, spacious seats
— wide arm rest between seats
— adjustable foot rest
— chocolate chip cookies
If you’re a chocolate chip cookie fiend — unlike myself — you may really enjoy their cookies that have become a signature item with them.
*note: in March 2003, this airline simplified its name to Midwest Airlines*