Pros: Yummy cookies. Wide seats. Cons: Limited routes mean extra layovers. Luggage was delayed.
I recently got to experience flying on Midwest Airlines, mostly courtesy of the U.S. government. What I mean is that my husband, Bill, took lots and lots of TDY (temporary duty yonder) trips on Midwest, racked up lots of frequent flyer points, and ...
Pros: Large, comfortable seats, edible food, solicitous staff, professional service Cons: Limited route network, older aircraft
On a recent trip to Minneapolis, I booked through Priceline, fully expecting to be jammed aboard another Northwest Airlines flight. To my complete surprise, the reservation that came back in my e-mail said I would be flying with Midwest ...
Pros: Great food, helpful crew, on time flights Cons: not a thing
When planning my family's recent trip to Washington DC, I started by looking on the internet for discount fares. After much searching, I broke down and called Rose, my local travel agent, who handles all of my travel arrangements. Call me old-fashioned,...
Pros: wide leather seating, friendly staff, chocolate chip cookies Cons: meal service completely eliminated, no more free wine/champagne, limited route network
Background:
Midwest Airlines (f.k.a. Midwest Express) is currently experiencing something of an identity crisis. They have always been a business traveler's airline. They were actually started in the early 80s by Kimberley-Clark's "K-C...
Pros: Price, service, seating - all good Cons: They don't fly everywhere
I have flown on many of the large air carriers in the US and the quality of the flights and service does not compare with Midwest Express. Based in Wisconsin, Midwest Express is a small airline that began as corporate air transportation for executives...
Pros: Exceptional Customer Service; nice perks - the cookies, and comfy surroundings! Cons: none to report this time!
I just returned from a flight during a winter weekend that could have been terrible - and for many fellow travelers in the airline world it certainly was with delays, cancellations, etc. However, despite the mishaps that caused a bit of discomfort, I ...
Pros: efficient, friendly, and comfortable flying experience Cons: ummm, just the bland pasta salad!
Okay, so I was expecting the worst. I'm a very picky traveler. If I have to sit in between strangers, or by the window, I have a fit, but I won't bore you with the rest of my traveling "wills and wonts". I wanted to buy a ticket on Northwest...
Pros: Leather seats, 2-across, with wide armrests, good food and sometimes chocolate chip cookies baked onboard. Cons: Still not much room between rows
When Midwest Express came on the market, they were the travelers dream alternative to traveling first class. As time has gone on, they have remained on top as far as good food and seemingly more room, although other airlines are now reconfiguring, so...
Pros: The way all airlines should be run, all the time Cons: It doesn't go everywhere!
Lately, you can't swing a dead American Airlines Bistro Meal Bag without hitting a newspaper headline about how awful U.S. airlines' customer service is. They've promised to get better, and instead they've gotten worse. You might almost believe that it...
Pros: You name it! Anything the other airlines lack, ME has! Cons: Too few flights!
Ok, I'm not one to rave, I'll be honest. But I will do it about Midwest Express.
The first time we (my 3 kids (5,9,11) and I) flew on them, was when United Express once again canceled their flight out of Muskegon, MI. This was on the weekend...
Pros: chocolate chip cookies, leather seats Cons: old planes, tight pitch, armrests make big seats feel small
For the last few years, I've been looking for reasons to fly the much heralded airline, Midwest Express. Given that everyone's singing their praises, I kept looking for reasons to go to Milwaukee--not that Milwaukee's a bad place. Hey, any city that...
Pros: Excellent food, comfortable seats, lots of leg room, great service Cons: Limited flights from my area
My only regret about Midwest Express Airlines is that they don't offer more flight options from my home airport, Eppley Airfield in Omaha. If I had my way, I would choose Midwest Express for every flight I take to any city.
Pros: Best Food in the Air, Great Service, Business-Class seating Cons: Limited schedule/service area
BACKGROUND
I am a very frequent traveler and pay particularly pay attention to the airlines I fly. I have flown every major airline in the last year (except Continental). I have flown First Class and coach on every major within 2 years so I...
Pros: 1st class seats and service, cheaper than other airlines 1st class Cons: can be more expensive than some coach fares
I started flying on Midwest Express while living in Milwaukee, WI. That would make sense since Midwest Express is a Milwaukee-based airline. My first experience on ME was quite memorable, I was flying from Milwaukee to San Diego.
Midwest Express started life as the Kimberly-Clark corporate airline, and still has some of the qualities of a private airline. The DC-9s they fly have one aisle, but instead of cramming 6 seats across, there are only 4, so no one gets a middle seat. The...
Pros: Excellent service, food, and spaciousness Cons: Flight was delayed
My first experience with Midwest Express was the past weekend and I have to say that I am very impressed! Most especially with the food and the service.
My trip to Milwaukee, WI began on a Friday. I left from the Philadelphia International...
Pros: GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFLIGHT FOOD. Cons: LIMITED FLIGHT SCHEDULE
O.K. You have heard about Midwest Express being the number one carrier in America haven't you? They are continually voted number one in travel magazines but don't worry if you haven't flown them because they have a limited schedule. They are based out...
Midwest Express Airline may sound a bit suspicious, but do not allow the Express part fool you. I recently flew on Midwest Express and trust me everyone gets treated like first class.
I am on a Dance Team and a dance camp was being held in...
Pros: roomy seats, great food Cons: you'll may pay more than other airlines
I live in the Milwaukee, WI area, one of the hubs for Midwest Airlines, so we have the opportunity to fly Midwest more than others in different areas. I'm glad this airline is usually available to us wherever we're on our way to, because flying Midwest...
Pros: wide seats, great food, friendly service Cons: not as many flights
Back in Summer of 1998 I heard some GREAT news - Midwest Express was offering a direct flight from where I live to where my parents live (the only airline in my area to do so). As a mother of a newborn, I was delighted to learn of this new direct...
Pros: Direct flights, great food, very few delays, two-across seating, courteous staff. Cons: I wish they'd expand throughout the Midwest, with more flights from O'Hare and a Milwaukee-to-Minneapolis flight.
So let me start out by saying that I am a travel snob. I am the type of person who refuses to stay in hotel rooms that are the least bit dirty. I get hives from most public restrooms. And I never, never, never eat at those Roy Rogers along the NY...
Pros: Customer Service, Meals, Extra Large Seats, On-Time Performance Cons: Limited Flight Schedules, Seasonal Travel Availability in some Markets, Limited Cities on Their Route System, Lack of Entertainment on their Longer Flights
I fly on Midwest Express whenever possible. Although their ticket prices are sometimes a bit higher than the competition, the little extra is more than made up by the generous size seats (all first-class size seats, two on each side of row, lots of leg...
Pros: Good Breakfast Meal, Nice Stewardesses, Comfortable Flying, Offers Travel Vouchers Cons: Miscommunications between airports, Late Return Flight, Not Much Selection on my Dinner Flight
Hello Everyone,
I recently took a trip to Massachusetts. I flew via Midwest Express. I had a direct flight, and on both flights I got a full course meal, including drinks. The stewardesses were friendly, and were there to help you. On my...
Absolutely incredible! When was the last time you flew in the US and walked away from the flight saying to yourself or anyone else that would listen that you would go out of your way to fly that airline again? You may very well have that opportunity if...
Pros: First class service for coach fares Cons: Fares aren't the absolute cheapest on the market
As service aboard domestic carriers gets worse and worse, there is still a shining star amongst many air carriers in the US. I would classify Midwest Express as all-business class, and a remarkable alternative for the average air traveler. I've flown...
Last summer I was making travel arrangements for a conference in Kansas City which I was participating in. My travel agent told me that the only airline to offer direct flights to K.C. from my home town was Midwest Express. I groaned, expecting a...
Pros: None Cons: Miles most difficult to accumulate if you book online
I have booked two trips to Las Vegas for my husband and myself in the past 2 years. The first time I booked the trip online, I was not yet a Frequent Flyer member. I signed up immediately after booking the vacation package thinking Midwest Express would...
Call it serendipity. My travel agent quoted me an absurd figure to fly my wife and I home for the holidays, so I took my business online. I chanced upon Midwest Express, and five minutes later, I had my e-tickets. I was impressed. Two weeks later, I was...
I recently moved to California and have 3 children who live in Wisconsin. They have flown out here on vacations and I booked all their flights with Midwest Express. I have been very pleased with the ease and friendliness of the service. And their...
This probably doesn't need to be said (especially to anyone who has flown them), but Midwest Express is a great airline. Not only does the food served rise above that of other airlines, but the seats are roomy and comfortable, the flights are reliable...
Pros: Large seats and good meals Cons: Limited service territory
Midwest Express is my preferred airline. The aircraft are clean and pleasant. The airline is an all business class airline so the seats are larger and there tends to be more leg room. This is important for larger and taller people. Tall people should...
Pros: great service, great seats, decent food Cons: further away, but worth the drive
Unbelievable!
We live 30 minutes from O'Hare, and a little over 90 minutes from Milwaukee. I read about Midwest Express both on epinions and the Wall Street Journal. My wife and I have had many a bad flight experience, so we decided to drive the...
Pros: Comfortable seating, great food and service Cons: None..... I wouldn't change a thing
Let me say that I may not be as experienced with airlines as some people, but Midwest Express has me in a daze. Last August, I flew round-trip originating in Milwaukee, WI and going to Raliegh, NC. I called the airline directly about 2 months before I...
Pros: Good service; Good amenities Cons: None here
Take it from someone who took 26 flights in three months, flying can be a royal pain in the butt. When my company scheduled me to fly to Milwaukee in the dead of summer on some airline I had never heard of, I wasn't too excited. "What the heck is...
Pros: large leather seats on major flights,
excellent breakfast Cons: connecting flight-skyway-bad, old planes, tight seats
I flew Midwest Express for the first time recently because at the time I bought my plane tickets to fly home to Massachusetts from Michigan it was cheaper to buy Midwest express and go home via Milwaukee than to do what I usually do which is fly NWA...
Pros: Comfortable 2-across seating, friendly personnel, and quality meal service! Cons: Book early or you won't find a seat!
If you travel - ever - and you're fortunate enough to be in a market served by Midwest Express - you need to get on board with this airline! Midwest only offers 'coach class' but it is the equivalent (and often better) than 'first class' on any other...
Pros: Excellent Service Cons: Gruesome-looking stewardesses
What makes people such rabid fans of this airline? Simple. They do everything right. You actually feel like a valued customer, rather than most airlines that treat you like human cargo. Midwest Express does a good job at keeping fares competitive...
This comes highly recommended from me and many other people I know also. They treat you like a king and it is very comforting. Instead of plastic pic-nic wear they would normally serve someone on a flight on Midwest Express you receive real silver...
Pros: On time, great customer oriented attitude, nice seating...list can go on Cons: bad for dieting ....No stress, too much leisure ;-)
Everyone gives nicknames to everything, I like to call Midwest Express, the cookie airline. To those who had flied it, you must recall those fresh baked, warmly melting in your palm chocolate cookies. Not kidding, this the only airline who provides...
Pros: Two Across Seating, ahhhhh! Cons: Fine dining is becoming a thing of the past.
I cannot believe my luck! While I'm not a major frequent flyer, I do travel occasionally and have had the pleasure to fly our local airline, Midwest Express. Everything you hear about Midwest Express is true! While most airplanes are cattle cars,...
Pros: SERVICE! SERVICE! SERVICE! Cons: Ticket desk hard to find
Last year I had the pleasure to fly on Midwest Express when I flew from Washington D.C. to Milwaukee. Although the ticket desk at Dulles was hard to find once I found it the agent was friendly and served me quickly. Since I had never flown on Midwest...
Pros: Good service, nice employees. Cons: Ancient and dated aircraft, having to fly to Milwaukee!, infrequent flights.
I recently flew Midwest Express from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Washington National, via Milwaukee. Simply put, the airline is good. Employees honestly seem happy and are very helpful. It's just a shame that such an airline has to have it's hub in a place...
Pros: Non-stop service, free snacks, friendly staff (most of the time), average cost Cons: cramped planes, charges for bags.
Midwest Express offers the only non-stop flight from Nashville to Milwaukee. Since my wife's family lives in Milwaukee, we often fly Midwest for the convenience. In most cases, the flight attendants and staff are very friendly and offer good ...
Pros: Great Price, What airlines used to be, First Class Accomodations!! Cons: to few destinations, they need to expand!!!!! No television.
There seems to be a war going on in the airline industry, but midwest express does not seem to be affected. I had to travel to Colorado to see my fiancee and I was faced with buying the ticket less than 24 hours in advance. I could not find anything...
Pros: New planes, comfortable seats, delicious food, and friendly service Cons: Limited routes, especially on the signature service
We recently flew on Midwest airlines from Milwaukee to Washington's Reagan National Airport... We began looking for a flight from several different cities including Minneapolis, Chicago O'hare and Midway, Madison, and of course Milwaukee. We did ...
Pros: WARM COOKIES! Painless organization of tourists. Cons: Only flight to Tampa at 8 in the morning, from Milwaukee. No gate at Tampa.
As the holiday time neared I realized that United (my typical carrier) was sold out for a flight to Tampa. I decided to go with rave reviews and schlep to Milwaukee to fly to Tampa. The price was right, $330. The only drawback was staying in a hotel,...
Pros: Roomy seats, comfortable flight, warm cookies. Cons: Very high ticket change fees, poor customer service, after a hospitalization/surgery required trip change
I moved out to Washington DC from San Diego to do a summer internship for graduate school. I purchased my return ticket, one-way, on Midwest Airlines online for $160. While in DC, I was hospitalized for 10 days with a bowel obstruction and had to have ...
Pros: Good prices Cons: Horrible seats, limited routes
Once upon a time, Midwest was my ideal carrier. Wide, comfortable seats, absolutely wonderful and truly "midwest" staff, and great prices. Those days are over. I heard that Northwest bought them out, which is a total loss. They've lost their personal ...
Pros: I didn't get far enough to experience any of these Cons: Their unexplainable policies are horrible. Refuse to work with you.
Everything I read about Midwest on their website was all about their customer service and how great they are. Lies. I flew to Michigan for my wedding after getting laid off and decided that I would spend more time in Michigan rather than flying ...
Pros: Seats, Leg room, Friendliness, and Cookies Cons: Limited flight schedule and frequent Milwaukee layovers.
I recently flew Midwest Airlines for the first time April 8-11, 2008 from Kansas City to Minneapolis. My 6'5" husband and I were pleased with the amount of room and comfort of the seats. We also enjoyed the in-flight warm chocolate chip cookies. All of ...
Pros: Attentive attendants who extend unmatched inflight service. Chocolate chip cookies! Cons: As typical with a regional airline, Midwest has a limited route map.
For many years, I've remained a loyal, card-carrying member of Skymiles, Delta Airline's frequent flyer program. And other than a round-tripper on AirTran, I've flown ONLY Delta to the tune of some fifty flights over the past five years, ...
Pros: Wonderful, efficient staff, great customer service. Cons: Older airplanes are a bit scary.
I have used Midwest Express several times, and only one of the experiences really sticks out in my mind. I can't recall anything about the others which means that they were fine. But the one experience I do remember I want to share. I had booked a ...
Pros: Everything Cons: They don't travel to as many destinations as the other airlines.
Before I even boarded my first Midwest Express plane, I knew that there was something special about this airline. They offered myself and fellow passengers complimentary coffee and our choice of newspapers while waiting for the plane to arrive.
The...
Pros: Good in-flight service Cons: Poor on ground service
We are long time Midwest Express fliers and it's true, they do have great service in the air. Comfortable leather seats, two across, good food served on china, unlimited wine, most flights non stop, etc... However, on a recent flight, my wife fell...
Pros: Incredible service, great food and drinks, leather-covered seats with lots of legroom Cons: Limited destinations at the moment, prices slightly higher than major airlines
I flew Midwest Express for the first time this past December from Kansas City to Milwaukee. I had avoided ME in the past due to the fact that their codeshare Skyway Airlines flies tiny propeller planes into Lansing, MI, a city to which I travel...
Pros: Exactly, they are Pros at air travel! Cons: only one, not enough routes
Midwest express is hard to describe, they do everything right, from counter to the baggage claim at the other end, great food, exellent service, roomy seats, attentive staff, smooth flights and landings
I have flown coach, business and first class...
Pros: Comfortable seating + good food =
a pleasant flight! Cons: Not enough flights
I recently complete my second round-trip flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee on Midwest Express, and intend to always use this airline if possible.
ME was recommended to me by my brother, who had flown with them in the past. I usually fly...
Pros: Comfort, food, service Cons: Don't fly out of Chicago
I live in Chicago and drive 90 minutes to Milwaukee just to travel with Midwest Express. I do quite a bit of traveling for my job and I dread flying with other airlines. Time and time again, Midwest Express shows me why it is worth my drive.
Pros: comfort, food, good treatment Cons: no in air movies... not that i'm complaining that much
I didn't handle the bills on this, but from what I understand- this airline is not any pricier than any other airline.
Which means all the benefits come to you at no extra charge.
The seating is arranged as to allow less passengers, and more...
Pros: great service, great food and a lot more foot room than other airlines have Cons: It isn't the biggest airline company in the world.
Never in my life have I had a experience flying like I have had only on Midwest Express. As the many times I have flown across the country to see my family in the Midwest I have appreciated the luxury of the plane. My mother worked for the company...
Pros: everything Cons: Limited flights throughout the country
If you are like me, you enjoy going someplace new, but the whole flight is an exhausting experience. While that is usually the case, when you fly Midwest Express, many of the troubles seem to go away.
Pros: Very nice service and facilities Cons: Very often very late!
Yes, I'm from Milwaukee. And that says a lot. I should be chatting this airline up. But all I can say is we've been disappointed by time delays in the last 3 or 4 flights we have taken.
Oh, there are wonderful things. The food, the cookies,...
Pros: leather seats, great food, on time flights Cons: small planes, based in Milwaukee
It was pure dumb luck that I ever flew Midwest Express. My husband's paranoid insistence on arriving at the airport waaay before we were due led to the kindly rep at the United Airlines desk switching us to a Midwest Express flight that left sooner and...
Pros: The cookies, man. Cons: Strongest from midwest to coasts.
No major airline has better service, more comfortable seats, more pleasant attendants. You think hot towels on the red-eye are nice? Wait until you slide into the Midwest Express seat and find yourself being served a good meal, with free wine --...
Pros: comfortable seats, good service Cons: expensive
I have gone of Midwest Express many times and have never been disappointed. The tickets might be expensive, but the flight is worth it. I hate flying because on most airlines the seats are small and uncomfortable, the service is bad, the jets are...
Pros: Great seats, low prices, outstanding service Cons: Doesn't fly to all locations
If you have the choice, fly Midwest Express. You won't regret it. They offer first class seating throughout the plane and first class service to every customer. Assigned seating assures you of your preferred seat without the need to rush onto the plane...
Pros: Excellent meals, service, prices, and very comfortable Cons: A flawless airline!
Midwest Express is by far the best coach class airline ever! The wide, incredibly comfortable leather seats, extra leg room, and staff service is superb. If you want more than you pay for Midwest Express is the way to go. The meals are excellent: real...
Pros: Friendly people, Easy to use, Affordable, Program is very handy for people that like to fly in comfort and travel frequently. Cons: None!
Wow! My father is the one who first introduced me to Midwest Express. My dad had a job where he traveled weekly. As did my Godfather. Both of them were allowed the freedom to book their own flights for the week. When he first came across this...
Pros: Big Seats , Real Food , Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies served Warm Cons: Not Enough Flights
What a great experience. I was traveling to Atlanta for Business and on a colleagues recommendation Booked my flight on Midwest Express. I don't really care much for traveling but I would now fly this airline any place any where.
Pros: very roomy, comfortable, flight attendants available for assistance, free newspaper Cons: i didn't like the tray tables....they didn't pull down from the seat in front of you, instead they pulled out from the arm rest
I recently went to visit a friend who lived in New York City during my spring break. When I went to the student travel center here on campus, I told them I needed a flight to NYC. I didn't really have a preference as to which airline I flew, as long as...
Pros: Wide leather seats, great meals, real china and silverware Cons: None
Midwest Express continues to prove that it is head and shoulders above all other airlines.
On morning flights you typically get a Wall Street Journal or USA Today when you check in as well as a breakfast that is second to none which includes...
This is a fantastic airline, if I have to fly to the midwest again, I will definitely choose MidWest Express. This is a full service airline that pulls all the stops: Full meals, great service, comfortable flights. It feels more like a train, then an...
Midwest Express is a quality airline. I have flown with them eight or nine times, and almost every flight was great. I sate in the coach class, but the service as almost like a first class. I flew them around the Chicago and Milwaukee area. They are...
Pros: Service and food great Cons: planes not very modern
When I paln a trip that involves a flight I check to see If I can get a Midwest express flight first and whoever else is always a distant second. Simply put they are the best.
From the bigger chairs that are in the general coach class to the...
From my experience with Midwest Express, I have found it to set a high standard of quality that many of the other airlines should follow. Flying on a school trip, Midwest Express gave our group a good rate that made it possible for me to afford the...
Pros: comfy seats, good prices Cons: doesn't fly to as many places as other airlines
I hate to fly...unless it is with Midwest Express. They turn, what is usually a very stressful experience for me into a laid back, relaxing, stress-free experience.
It starts with service at the check-in counter. I have only recently...
Pros: comfort, excellent food, excellent service Cons: don't fly everywhere
Finally, an airline that treats you like you are an important customer. I was very impressed by the service, very friendly and accommodating. Then came the food. I felt like I was at a nice restaurant with my own salt and pepper shakers, real metal...
Pros: Comfort, meals, chocolate chip cookies Cons: Frequent Flyer blackout dates during holidays
Having flown many trips on Midwest Express Airlines allows me to be an "expert". The friendly check-in, choice of free newspapers, the concerted effort to always try to meet the time schedule, the helpful staff, all seats are first class with...
Pros: They are the best Cons: Limited flight availability
Having suffered through flights on all of the major and some of the more regional airlines I can state without fear of contradiction that Midwest Express is the best airline flying in the United States today.
My first time on Midwest Express was delightful, fast, fun, and friendly.
I went to see my sister in San Antonio, Texas, originating from MCI. The
food was great, the baggage was quickly and easily found, and the attendants were very...
Pros: Courteous employees, non-stop flights and Frequent Flyer Program Cons: none
Because I am part of a military family, I fly home to visit family quite often and I usually choose the least expensive flight; however, I was pleasantly surprised when I boarded my first Midwest Express flight. The employees were courteous, helpful,...
Pros: Large comfortable seats,individual attention Cons: Limited destinations
I highly recommend Midwest Express. Business clients are treated extremely well. They have even called me at the hotel to let me know that my flight time has changed. Then they have always offered to make other arrangements for me if I could not take...
From the moment I checked in at the ticket counter to arriving at my destination, I was immensely impressed with Midwest Express. I was traveling from Kansas City, Ks to New York. The agents were all very friendly. The captain kept us informed of...
Pros: Large leather seats, more leg room Cons: Flights sometimes delayed
This, by far, has to be the best airline around. Although sometimes a flight might be delayed, for the most part it doesn't matter because since most routes are direct there is no worry about missing a connection. We will take Midwest Express anytime...
Pros: luxury flying at a reasonable price Cons: still not enough routes
This is a great program that continues to get better. During promotions they often give you anywhere from 3000-5000 miles when you sign up. You qualify for a free ticket after only 20,000 miles. They send you a quarterly update on your points as well...
Pros: EXCELLENT service Cons: Limited Route System
I flew Midwest Express for the first time last week and all I can say is WOW! Why haven't I been flying this airline all along? It was truly an amazing experience. This is what flying was like years ago and it is great to see it still hasn't gone...
Pros: Fresh-baked Chocalate Chip Cookies! Cons: May not be the healthiest snack... but they're worth it!
All right, so maybe I've only flown Midwest Express once, but I wouldn't have if my friend didn't reccomend it too me. She and I both are die-hard Amtrak fans, you know, why fly when you can enjoy the view up close and personal? Well, when she went from...
Pros: short lines, leg room, big seats in coach, more snacks and drinks Cons: my connecting flight was a little late
Most time I fly, I fly on USAirways, but when I was booked on Midwest, I was surprised. Thinking that because USAir was full, I had been booked on a little airline with used planes and crowded seats. I also thought Midwest would be over booked...
Pros: Service, attitude, clean, good food Cons: Limited route system
Oh, how I wish these guys would take over United or Delta...
If you want to see what is possible on a US domestic carrier, fly Midwest Express. Unfortunately, they've got a limited system of routes, so you're pretty limited to when you can...
Pros: ticketing, seating, seats, room, food, service Cons: none
I am a regular blue-collar worker with a middle income family.
I have been traveling regularly in the last year for business. My business takes me all around the country, thus I fly several different airlines. My best experience has been with...
Pros: Great food, comfortable seating Cons: Limited destinations, but getting better
Midwest Express is unique in its approach. Every seat is First Class. Two across, wide seats, with more leg room than your usual coach seat. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Midwest Express offers nonstop service to such cities as Washington, DC,...
Pros: Good price and plenty of room. Great service Cons: they don't go to all the major hubs yet
Midwest express airlines is by far the best airline operating in the United States today. I have flown most of the airlines in the Us and they don't compare to Midwest. Some airlines don't give seats until you get to the gate. This is ok if it is a...
When I run across an excellent company or have a positive experience with service, I like to step back and figure out why the "experience" was so good. I have come to the conclusion that Midwest Express has an excellent reputation because of...
Pros: The in-flight portion of the funeral trip was good. Cons: The ground service was abominable.
They USED to be excellent. I've just returned from attending my father's funeral in NY; my daughter and I flew Midwest (a direct flight from Kansas City to LaGuardia). The baggage agent at MCI took our checked bags, but (as it turned out) mistagged my ...
Pros: good service, great employees, wider 2-across seating, refreshments on short flights Cons: connections through Milwaukee, wider seats than most but still coach legroom.
Better service than I have received on other airlines, however the Milwaukee stopover for many passengers is less than ideal. I recently took a flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta on Midwest Express via Milwaukee. The fare was a few bucks less than Delta ...
Pros: Excellent fleet
Superior Service Cons: Not one bad thing I can about this airline!
Boy I can't even begin to describe what I think of this airline. But I'm going to try anyhow- Let's start out by the fleet they fly, shall we? Midwest Express and Skyway (The Midwest Express Connection) fly some of the best aircraft ever constructed! I...
Pros: Non what so ever, will never fly with Midwest airlines again Cons: Irresponsible company: claims to provide "Best Care. . ", but doesn't live up to it.
My wife and I recently traveled from Nashville to Milwaukee. The return flight from Milwaukee to Nashville was beyond a doubt the worst experience I have every endured with an airline. Midwest Connect is operated by Skyway airlines which is a wholly ...
Pros: Wide seats, excellent service, no long lines at check in. Free champagne and tasty food Cons: Legroom could be a little more generous. Not as many destination choices as other airlines
As a large person I am quite pleased with my experience on Midwest express. Two people my size could have sat side by side and never touched each other. The armrests were wide, as were the seats. Seats were also comfortable, even in the upright position....
Pros: At least your Midwest Miles can now be used on Northwest routes. Cons: Everything that was special about the airline is gone.
Since Midwest airlines was bought out by Northwest last year they discontinued their, "Signature Service", which was the best thing they had going. It was all first class seating on select routes. I LOVED it. It's long gone now. They ripped out those ...
Pros: Wide seats, Real food on Real China, Competent and people oriented Employees Cons: The price of flying with Midwest Express can be high
I consider myself a seasoned, if infrequent flier, but for my money no other even comes close to Midwest Express Airlines for comfort, meals and overall pampering. The main reason I booked with an unknown airline was because they offered the ...
Pros: Great food and service Cons: Doesn't travel to that many cities.
When I first boarded a Midwest Express plane, I knew that there was something special about this airline. They automatically asked me if they could hang my coat and store my luggage for me. I sat down in the big, roomy leather chairs and felt like I was ...
Pros: Direct flight; we didn't crash. Cons: Dirty pleather; horrible breakfast.
I wish I knew what everybody else ate on these Midwest Express flights, but our food was awful! Who has ever heard of putting whipped cream and cherry topping on pancakes BEFORE heating. How disgusting. The dirty seats probably would've tasted better....
My wife and I loved our first flight on Midwest Express. We have flown Delta and American and this is by far the best exprience we have had. The seat room is worth everything. We have not flown first class but these are the biggest seats I have ever...
Pros: Excellent service, and professional. Cons: Service limited to few cities.
In a time when travel has become almost painfully difficult, with service being sacrificed by nearly every airline, Midwest Express stands out as different! This airline is my absolute favorite. The biggest reason that I love this airline is that I am...
Our family of three were assigned three different seats that were seperated by several rows, including the seat for our 4-yr old. No attempt at all by ground staff or cabin staff to help at least one parent sit with our daughter. Typical response was, ...
I recently booked a flight on Midwest from Kansas City to Laguardia. I can't even remember all the problems, here's a list- 1) Flight took off 45 minutes late 2) Flight was diverted to Philadelphia after circling airport for 2 hours 3) Took 2 ...
Pros: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Price Cons: Delayed Flights
Horrible Luggage Service
Poor customer service (outside of the flight experience)
Never mind the hours of flight delay in Milwaukee, my luggage didn't show up in St. Louis when I finally did. In a five day trip, my luggage arrived after two days and many phone calls. It was promised that it would be delivered to my parents house, then ...
Pros: Everything. Cons: Sometimes you will have to use another airline.
Midwest Express is my first choice ever since my first flight from Kansas City to Washington D.C. The seats are wide, like first class. The food is great, especially breakfast which was delicious and filling. They also serve complimentary...
Pros: lots of room, friendly, good food Cons: none
Midwest provided a pleasant experiance for me. I flew from New York City to Fort Lauderdale Florida and it was absoultley fabulous. The flight was on time, the stwardesses were friendly, quick and polite as well. The food that they served was better...
Pros: Comfort, meals, beverages, small hubs Cons: relatively small network of cities served
I've never flown First Class in the U.S., but my brother-in-law, who has, tells me flying Midwest Express is equivalent to it, and I believe him. Seating on their single-class jets is two-and-two, on big leather seats, with lots of leg room. A meal is...
Pros: Seats, Cookies Cons: Milwaukee, cancellations, lack of planes, poor service
I have had lots of problems on Midwest, but 2 recent trips on Midwest have soured me for good - late June 06 KC to Minneapolis (through Milwaukee of course). KC to MKE fine, MKE to MSP leg cancelled when we got there. Unwilling to put us on the next ...
Pros: Reliable, Comfortable, Great Food, Friendly Service Cons: Late every once in awhile, but what airline isn't?
I have been flying Midwest Express for two years now and I refuse to fly anything else! It is the only direct flight I can find to visit family in Raleigh, North Carolina plus the only air plane food I have ever look forward to being served! Not to...
Pros: fresh baked food, great service for the price of cheaper companies Cons: it's not in smaller airports
Midwest express is the best airline I've ever flown on. You get first class service, great tasting, fresh food, all on a coach flight! It is the same price as any other coach flight and you still get all the previously mentioned first class...
Pros: On time, great food, very roomy seating! Cons: None
I was so pleased with my latest flight I had to write! I have flown on a number of different airlines but have never had such a wonderful experience as with Midwest Express.
My husband and I decided to fly to Las Vegas in September of 99. So,...
Pros: Service, leg room, food, on-time Cons: don't fly internationally only regionally
This is one of the best airlines I have ever flown. If only they flew all over the country, then it would be perfect! Their customer support is awesome as is their on - time history, seats and food service. They even bake hot chocolate chip cookies on...
Pros: Everything Cons: Need more destinations available
Ever board an airplane, see the first class passengers sitting in their nice, cushioned, leather seat, and feel like a bit, well, poor? Midwest Express has been the answer for me. Not only did I get my $158 fare from Raleigh/Durham to Milwaukee over...
Pros: we got 4 cookies instead or 2 Cons: read the review.... worst flight ever! and i have flown a lot!
I bought a last minute flight to Boston due to a close friend passing away. I found a wonderful price through Priceline. When I departed from MSP my flight was an hour/half late. These things happen with flights so no harm done. ...
Pros: Big comfy seats, pleasant flight attendants, excellent food Cons: ticket price are bit steep and they don't go everywhere yet
At first I was a little timid when a friend said "Hey, why don't you give midwest express a try?" So, loathingly, I looked at ticket prices and destinations and decided to give it a whirl. Man, am I ever glad I took my friend's advice. The airline rose...
The next time you want to fly Midwest Express out of Milwaukee or some destination like that remember that great service comes with a price tag. Midwest flys to many destinations across the United States and has the best domestic service in the sky with...
Pros: The best in the business, setting the standard Cons: none
With cut backs to the bare minimum, our family has come to not expect much when we fly. How refreshing to find a company that still cares about quality and earns respect through service of it's customers. We have been impressed with every aspect of...
Midwest Express is truly, "The best care in the air!". Although I average merely 6-10 flights per year, I want a pleasant and comfortable experience. Midwest Express provides the quality I seek at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is pleasant...
Pros: Seats and cookies Cons: Staff and customer service, not family friendly
Had a horrible experience with Midwest Airlines refusing to let us use an FAA approved child restraint on a recent flight. The attendant was rude and post flight their consumer affairs dept was not responsive to my concern. "Sorry that's our Policy". My 26 month old spent 2.5 hrs on a flight basically unrestrained (they said he should have been able to sit in the seat with the seatbelt for 2.5 hrs) because they have not processed the approval for this new restraint device. Not only was I upset on the flight, I am upset that their consumer affairs dept was not willing to apologise for our negative experience. I expected much more from Midwest Airlines. They may have nice seats and nice cookies but I won't be on their planes again.
Midwest one of the best airlines by beshears ,Sep 15 '06
Pros: Good flight, and comfortable seats with plenty of leg room. Cons: They do not serve the chocolate cookes on all flights.
I went on the internet to "look" for a good price for a flight earlier this year. I had never "booked" a flight through a website, but I did, and the airline was Midwest. I had no clue about this airline, other than I knew we would have a "direct" flight, without having to "transfer."
We got on this airline (I had "heard" about the "chocolate chip cookies", but really didn't know really how good they were.)and "discovered" how nice and comfortable the seats and flight was. There was NO cookies on this flight, which was a "disappointment." I did ask, and they told me they only serve them on later flights in the day, which we "discovered" coming back home.
Coming back home, we could "smell" the cookie smell in the air, still not knowing how good they were. When they brought them to us, oh my, they were "large", "warm" and the chocolated "melted" right in your mouth. :)
We hope one day to take Midwest Airlines again. :)
round trip to Walt Disney World by mrzink ,Oct 25 '06
Pros: price, aircraft, seats, cookies, service Cons: had to return digiplayer before movie was over but no biggie
flew Midwest signature service direct from Kansas City to Orlando and back. Boeing 717 was practically new, and very nice leather seats. I sat toward the front, and the engines are in back, so it was rather quiet as well. The 2 F/A's were professional and I got a total of FOUR delicious choc chip cookies on my trip outbound. Also bought (for $10) the BBQ beef dinner, which was good and consisted of brisket, chicken, mashed pot, corn, salad, dressing, a roll, and butter. On the way back the flight attendant gave me (for free) a Digiplayer and I watched a movie on it whilst returning to KC. Our flights left on time and landed on time as well. This may well be my new favorite airline!
Pros: Comfortable seats, nice staff. Cons: Over priced, lot of delays.
I love Midwest Airlines for the most part. However, my gripe with them these days is they have severely dropped a lot of the services they used to provide (as did most airlines) but yet they are still VERY expensive to fly. They dont even do just direct flights anymore. Now they do connections in Kansas and still charge the same outrageous fares. I actually went to look for flights from Milwaukee to DC and they wanted $809!!!! Are you kidding me??
I live in the Los Angeles area and had never heard of Midwest until last summer. Then my best friends moved to the Milwaukee area from Southern California. Since then I have flown to and from Milwaukee 3 times and am planning my 4th trip right now. Midwest is the best airline I've flown, with great service and great rates. The limited schedule doesn't bother me since there are daily non-stop flights between LA and Milwaukee. As far as visiting my friends in Wisconsin goes, I would never fly any other airline.
Pros: Free cookie Cons: Poor service, always delayed, poor service
I still have not had one good experience with this airline and my repeated emails to fix the situation have never been answered. If you like to plan on being delayed, your luggage lost, your plan be way overbooked, pay for everything except a cookie, be left in the middle of nowhere if your flight is canceled and you flew on a voucher. (Since my flight was free they told me they had no responsibility to get me home once my flight was canceled. Finally, my Army unit has had its orders to go to the middle east changed, we had to schedule flights home, every airline but Midwest offered refunds. Thanks for nothing
Splendid... Absoletly Splendid by happyflyer9291 ,Jan 15 '07
Pros: Wonderful Costumer Service for Stock Holders
Wonderful Treatment Cons: nothing
I recently flew on Midwest and had a wonderful trip.
We started out in the wee hours of the morning, and drove to the airport at Dallas Fort- Worth. We were greeted with complementry Starbucks coffee and warm Krispy Kreme donuts. The employee at the front desk had brought them. Bless her. We walked through security with no major issues, just the usual pat downs. We then got to the gate where we were able to watch the early show. We boarded the plane and had a on time departure. We landed in Milkwalkee, and were escorted to our gate for our deperature to Minneapolis St. Paul. While we waited in the lounge, they gave us great service and had breakfeast for us and the grandkids. We then boarded our plane, to find the same stewardeses with smiling faces and reckonized us and called us by our name. When we boarded the plane, they even had cookies, wings, and coloring books available in the grandkids seats. We then had a wonderful trip. We were so happy to see our investment had paid off that much.
Midwest Express is the best by pdeyoung ,Sep 22 '05
Pros: Big seats, great staff, and good meals ( Cons: more domestic and international flights!
The first time I flew Midwest I was very impressed, nice big seats, reasonably priced fares, and friendly staff. But it was not until the death of a family member that I realized how great the airline was. Most airlines offer a bereavement discount but they expect you to do all the hard work. I called the airline, told them about the death and my grandfathers name and they took care of the rest(no paperwork involved-not even a death certificate). They put me on a flight right away gave me a great discount. The flight ended up being delayed due to weather and I was quite upset about missing my connecting flight as the next flight was not until the next day. The airline actually held my connecting flight so I could make the funeral.
Pros: Cookies, free wine with meal, good food, good people, comfortable seating. Cons: Limited flights, higher ticket price.
I would only fly this airline if I could. It's snazzy, friendly, cookies on the lunch flight, good service, good flights.
I haven't ever had a bad experience. They even came through on a flight from Boston to Milwaukee when United overbooked.
Pros: Very comfortable, nice service, great cookies Cons: limited routs and FF program that locks you into Midwest only.
A very comfortable airline to fly but the FF miles nearly useless. They may be associated with American but you can't have your miles credited there. Great cookies
Pros: warm chocolate chip cookies, no first class, great attendants Cons: silly Wisconsin accents
I flew with these guys for the first time to Milwaukee at the end of May. I have never seen an airline so organized, and the cookies are to die for. This flight was probably the closest to on-time departing as I've ever had a flight be - they informed the entire waiting party on the problems experienced and gave reasons as to why we had to wait a little longer to board the plane. I also had an antique mirror that I had to bring home with me and they allowed me to stow it in the coat closet instead of putting it in cargo and letting who knows what happen to it. I look forward to using this airline again in the future, especially if they continue to have those delicious cookies!
Pros: Price was amazingly low. Cons: I had to book the flights separately for the low price.
I just booked a flight for my parents from Nashville to Minneapolis and was shocked to find a round trip flight for $102 with Midwest. I've never flown with them & my parents haven't either, but they could never drive for $102 with gas prices so high!! The only catch was I had to book the flights separately for some reason. When on the Midwest website, if I selected 2 passengers, the price was $248 per person. When I changed it to 1 passenger, it dropped to $102. I don't know why the price varied like that, but I didn't mind booking them separately to save them that much money. I hope they find the flight to be as pleasurable as so many other reviews claim.
Pros: Large comfortable seating, helpful staff, chocolate chip cookies Cons: No In-flight movie, Limited Route Network
Last week I had the chance to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX) and my experience was wonderful! The only other airline I have flown was Continental and Midwest was much better. The seating was so nice...big Leather seats with plenty of room. Oh and the cookies were so yummy and warm!
The flight attendants seemed to pay extra attention to those who had small children and some patrons who were disabled.
The only thing I did not like was that there was not an in-flight movie but you could rent" a small portable player for $10. It has movies, music, videos, cartoons, etc that you can pick from.
I will definitely be flying Midwest in the future!
Will gladly fly again with Midwest by freq_traveler ,Jan 22 '05
Pros: Friendly staff, comfortable seating and cookies Cons: Does not fly many routes or have many flights to choose from.
I flew with Midwest for the first time and the experience was so refreshingly different. The staff is friendly and helpful. And of course, the seating is so comfortable.
Don't buy tickets, you'll probably get cancelled by disneymom1973 ,Jul 27 '08
Pros: cheap airfare Cons: flights cancelled and the airline is in jeopardy of bankruptcy
Buyer beware...we purchased tickets in May 2008 for travel in October 2008, Midwest Airlines cancelled the flights in mid-July and is not working with customers at ALL! The only option is a full refund or another ticket that would have additional costs. The agents told me that the refund would take 72 hours. After waiting that 72 hours, I called and was told that I was misinformed and it will now be 10-14 business days. Now, the plane tickets that cost $890 will now what $300-400 more. They're not working with any other carrier to accommodate customers. Also, the reps on the phone said we were lucky they didn't claim bankruptcy because who knows if and when we would get our money back. Do not fly this airline! They have no accountability or reliability any longer.
Pros: Personal attention. Comfortable cabins with nice seats. Great cookie! Cons: They have yet to achieve global domination.
Way to go, MidWest! Even with a cancelled connecting flight, Midwest employees went out of their way to make our trip pleasant and efficient. I flew 2 dozen times in '08 on half a dozen airlines and no one else came close to the service I received from MidWest. I only wish they flew to more places.
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