Midwest Airlines flights and information

Airline Overview

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Midwest Airlines offers flight throughout the United States from its bases in Milwaukee and Kansas City. Midwest promises to give you "the best care in the air" by providing passengers with excellent customer service and onboard amenities, including fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and all-leather seats. For route information, visit Midwest's Web site.

 

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Check-in

Midwest recommends that passengers check-in at least 90 minutes before departure. You can also check-in online, 1.5 to 24 hours before the flight departs, or use one of the self-service kiosks in Milwaukee or Kansas City.

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Baggage

Carry-on: One carry-on item permitted per passenger, with dimensions no greater than 21 x 9.5 x 14 in. One personal item is also allowed, such as a purse, briefcase, umbrella, etc.

Checked: Two checked bags, maximum size 62 linear in (length + height + width) and maximum weight 50lbs.

Excess: Overweight bags are charged at $25 per bag if weighing less than 70lbs, or $50 per bag if weighing 71-100lbs.

Oversized bags up to a maximum of 115 linear inches are charged $80. Bicycles, scuba equipment, surf boards, wind surfers and hang gliding equipment will all require an additional handling fee of $80.

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Legroom

Seat pitch: 33-34 inches.

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Pre-assigned Seating

Seats can be reserved online or at check-in.

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Passenger Change Details

Refundable tickets can be fully refunded or changed. For non-refundable tickets, if you cancel your reservation the cost of the ticket can be used against any other flight departing within a year, for a $100 change fee. Any changes to the flight will also be charged $100.

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Pets

Midwest Airlines offers pet travel services at a variety of prices, depending on the flight. Visit the "Programs and Services" section on Midwest's Web site for more details and costs.

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Carrying Musical Instruments

Standard baggage allowances apply. A separate seat may be purchased for a large or fragile instrument instead of checking it into the aircraft’s baggage compartment.

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In-flight Service

Non-alcoholic drinks and freshly baked cookies are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages can be bought for $4 and up. Meals can be purchased for $5.50 and up.

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Air Miles

The Midwest Miles program allows you to earn and redeem air miles when you fly with Midwest Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and in conjunction with a variety of "on the ground" partners. Midwest miles are also available for pets, who earn a free round trip for every three that they fly with their owner (or for every six one way journeys).

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Airline Food Link

There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. Sample menus can be read online at Midwest's Web site; or see photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net

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In-flight Magazine

Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? The airline's magazine is called MyMidwest and is available on all flights. Read a preview online.

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