Midwest Airlines Adds Single-Trip Travel Insurance Option

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Travelers flying Midwest Airlines can now purchase single-trip travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard, one of the nation’s leading providers of travel insurance plans.

The insurance is available as an option while a customer is completing an online ticket purchase on the Midwest Airlines Web site, http://www.midwestairlines.com/. It is also available directly through AIG Travel Guard for customers purchasing tickets through the Midwest Airlines Contact Center, travel agencies or other online booking sites.

The travel insurance policy, customized specifically for Midwest travelers, covers:

   — Trip Cancellation — Reimburses if a trip is cancelled due to illness,      injury or death of the passenger, immediate family member or traveling      companion.   — Trip Interruption — Reimburses for the missed portion of a trip plus      the ticket or change fee if a passenger must return home early due to      illness, injury or death of the passenger, immediate family member or      traveling companion.   — Travel Delay — Reimburses for additional expenses if a trip is delayed      more than 12 hours.   — Baggage and Personal Effects — Reimburses if bags are lost, damaged or      stolen during a trip.   — Baggage Delay — Reimburses for the purchase of essential items if bags      are delayed more than 24 hours.    

Additionally, the plan includes AIG Travel Assist, which offers 24-hour emergency assistance anywhere in the world regarding medical needs, last-minute travel changes, lost luggage tracking, pre-trip travel advice and more.*

Travelers can purchase the insurance, which costs $10.95 per passenger per roundtrip, in conjunction with flights on Midwest Airlines or Midwest Connect, including flights that are part of a Midwest Airlines Vacations package.

“We’re continually seeking ways to improve our customers’ travel experience,” said Scott R. Dickson, Midwest Airlines senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “We believe passengers will appreciate the convenience of being able to purchase travel insurance with their airline ticket, as well as the peace of mind from knowing their travel investment is protected and that assistance will be available in the event of an emergency.”

“We’re thrilled to take Midwest Airlines’ best care in the air and to extend that customer care to even before the traveler boards the aircraft with the offer of travel insurance,” said Tom Zavadsky, AIG Travel Guard executive president. “Customers accustomed to Midwest’s award-winning service will receive the same level of service from AIG Travel Guard whether they’re looking for a medical provider or filing a claim.”

Complete details are available at http://www.travelguard.com/midwestairlines.

Readers of Travel+Leisure named Midwest Airlines “Best Domestic Airline” in the magazine’s 2007 World’s Best Awards competition. The airline 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, Inc. operate as Midwest Connect and offer service to and connections through Midwest Airlines’ hubs. Together, the airlines offer service to 52 cities. More information is available at http://www.midwestairlines.com/.

AIG Travel Guard is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIG Travel, Inc., a member company of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). American International Group, Inc. (AIG), world leaders in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.

Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Pennsylvania Insurance Company (NAIC #19445) with their principal place of business at 70 Pine Street, New York, NY 10270, and a member of the AIG Companies(R), currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.

*Non insurance services are provided by AIG Travel Assist.

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