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Midwest Airlines Launches Nonstop Omaha-Los Angeles Service As Next Step in 2007 Strategic Growth Plan

Posted on: Thursday, 22 February 2007, 12:00 CST

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Airlines today announced the May 1 launch of nonstop service between Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Neb. and Los Angeles International Airport. Midwest will be the only airline to offer nonstop service in the market.

The new Omaha-Los Angeles service is the next step in Midwest's comprehensive strategic plan, which includes aggressive route expansion as well as the addition of at least six new destinations and as many as 12 new routes in 2007 -- leading to a 20% increase in capacity in 2007.

Daily service will include an early morning departure from Omaha and early evening departure from Los Angeles, providing Omaha-area business travelers the opportunity to fly into Los Angeles in the morning, put in a day's work and return home the same day.

The new flight will operate as Midwest Airlines Signature Service, which provides travelers additional comfort and space. Midwest's new Boeing 717 jet aircraft feature two-by-two seating, extra legroom, and newly designed Recaro seats with adjustable headrests and footrests. Onboard service includes complimentary soft drinks, packaged snacks and baked-onboard chocolate chip cookies, with the airline's buy-onboard Best Care Cuisine available for purchase. DigEplayer portable inflight entertainment systems are offered for rent on longer flights.

"Omaha is an important city in our network, and we're happy to offer the community nonstop service on a route that is sure to be very popular," said Scott R. Dickson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "It's always a pleasure to provide customers another way to enjoy 'The best care in the air.'"

Midwest Airlines also provides daily nonstop service from Omaha to both Milwaukee and Washington, D.C. Reagan National. It is the only airline offering nonstop service in these markets.

Tickets for the new service may be purchased at http://www.midwestairlines.com/ . Schedules, including a downloadable timetable, and fares are also available on the Web site.

Midwest Airlines features jet service throughout the United States, including Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights and best schedule to major destinations. Catering primarily 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. Skyway Airlines, Inc. -- Midwest's wholly owned subsidiary -- operates as Midwest Connect and offers connections to Midwest Airlines as well as point-to-point service between select markets on regional jet and turboprop aircraft. Together the airlines offer service to 49 cities. Visit http://www.midwestairlines.com/ for more information.

Midwest Airlines Omaha-Los Angeles Service Beginning May 1, 2007 Omaha to Los Angeles Los Angeles to Omaha Depart Arrive Frequency Depart Arrive Frequency 07:10 am 08:30 am Daily 05:35 pm 10:35 pm Daily

This document contains forward-looking statements about the results expected under the company's strategic plan and that otherwise may state the company's or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions for the future. Words such as "projecting,""expect,""anticipate,""believe,""estimate,""goal,""objective" or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the company's actual results could differ materially from projected results due to the risk factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the company's "Annual Report on Form 10-K" for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Midwest Airlines

CONTACT: Media Inquiries, Carol Skornicka, +1-414-570-3980 (o),+1-414-303-6516 (c), Carol.Skornicka@midwestairlines.com , or Analyst-InvestorInquiries, Dennis O'Reilly, +1-414-570-3954 (o),Dennis.O'Reilly@midwestairlines.com , both of Midwest Airlines

Web site: http://www.midwestairlines.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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