Midwest Airlines Announces Launch of Nonstop Service From Omaha to Orlando and Tampa

The service will be provided on 99-seat Embraer 190 aircraft, featuring all-leather Signature and Saver seating in the same cabin, buy-onboard meals and snacks, and complimentary baked-onboard chocolate chip cookies.

Pricing on the new routes begins at $114 one way. For flight information and reservations, visit midwestairlines.com or call the Midwest Airlines Contact Center at 800-452-2022.

"Our Omaha customers have made Florida a top destination and have long requested nonstop service during the winter season," said Greg Aretakis, vice president of Revenue Production. "We've been listening and are pleased to provide this new service at attractive prices."

Midwest Airlines Seasonal Service
January 15 through April 18, 2010
Omaha to Orlando                               Orlando to Omaha
Depart    Arrive    Frequency                  Depart    Arrive    Frequency
07:50 am  11:50 am  Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat         07:00 pm  09:05 pm  Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
                    (1/15 to 2/15/10)                              (1/15 to 2/15/10)
                    Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat                       Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat
                    (2/16 to 4/18/10)                              (2/16 to 4/18/10)
Omaha to Tampa                                 Tampa to Omaha
Depart    Arrive    Frequency                  Depart    Arrive    Frequency
07:15 am  11:35 am  Thursday, Sunday           06:25 pm  08:40 pm  Thursday, Sunday

Terms and Conditions: Fares are each way. Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance and by midnight, Central time, November 10, 2009 for travel January 15 through February 10, 2010. Travel at this fare is valid every day except Sunday. Seats are limited and may not be available when you purchase. Tickets are nonrefundable. Voluntary reservation changes incur a $100 service charge, as well as a possible fare increase to a non-promotional fare type. Fares shown reflect purchase at midwestairlines.com. A $25 fee per ticket will be assessed for tickets purchased through the Midwest Airlines Reservations Contact Center. A $30 fee per ticket will be assessed for tickets purchased at Midwest Airlines ticket counters or the Best Care Club. Fares do not include $3-18 per passenger airport fee required at some airports, $3.60 per segment fee per passenger, and the "September 11th Security Fee" of $5-10 per passenger. A $20 fee will be charged each way for the first piece of checked baggage and a $30 fee will be charged each way for the second piece of checked baggage. Some flights operated by Republic Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines or SkyWest Airlines, d/b/a Midwest Connect, or Frontier Airlines. Other conditions apply.

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. The airline operates more than 200 daily flights to 35 cities and employs 1,600 aviation professionals. Midwest Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways, which also owns Frontier Airlines. More information is available at midwestairlines.com and rjet.com.

SOURCE: Midwest Airlines

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