KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Airlines launches service today between Kansas City and Seattle/Tacoma, a route much anticipated by both leisure and business passengers. The airline will offer daily nonstop service on the popular route, as well as convenient connections in Kansas City to and from cities on its nationwide network.
The flights operate as Midwest Airlines Signature Service, which provides travelers additional comfort and space. Midwest's new Boeing 717 jet aircraft feature two-by-two leather seating, extra legroom, and newly designed Recaro seats with adjustable headrests and footrests. Onboard service includes complimentary baked-onboard chocolate chip cookies and the airline's buy- onboard Best Care Cuisine available for purchase. DigEplayer portable inflight entertainment systems are offered for rent on longer flights.
"Seattle/Tacoma service has been one of the most eagerly anticipated additions to our route network," said Scott R. Dickson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Demand for seats has been extremely strong. Our new nonstop service between Milwaukee and Seattle/Tacoma, which starts June 18, is booking with comparable strength."
Tickets for the new Seattle/Tacoma service may be purchased at http://midwestairlines.com/ . Schedules, including a downloadable timetable, and fares are also available on the Web site.
The new service is part of Midwest's previously announced 2007 strategic plan, which includes new destinations, route additions, frequency increases and aircraft upgrades.
Midwest Airlines features jet service throughout the United States, including Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights and best schedule to major destinations. Catering to business travelers and discerning leisure travelers, the airline earned its reputation as "The best care in the air" by providing passengers with impeccable service and onboard amenities at competitive fares. Both Skyway Airlines, Inc. -- a wholly owned subsidiary of Midwest Airlines -- and SkyWest Airlines operate as Midwest Connect and offer service to and connections through Midwest Airlines' hubs. Together, the airlines offer service to 50 cities. More information is available at http://www.midwestairlines.com/ .
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