Skyway Airlines

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Skyway Airlines (IATA: AL, ICAO: SYX, and Callsign: Skyway Ex) is an American commuter airline based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The airline operates as Midwest Connect for Midwest Airlines, feeding Midwest's hubs at General Mitchell International Airport and Kansas City International Airport with 19-32 seat aircraft.

History

Skyway Airlines, The Midwest Express Connection, began flight operations as Midwest Express' commuter airline division on April 17, 1989 in Milwaukee. All flights were originally operated by the Mesa Air Group. In 1994, a new airline called Astral Aviation, operating as Skyway Airlines, was formed as a subsidiary of Midwest Express Airlines to operate commuter flights. Skyway's original fleet featured 15 Beechcraft 1900 turboprop aircraft and were used to connect Milwaukee with small communities in Wisconsin and the surrounding region. In 1999, the airline acquired five Dornier 328JET aircraft to expand their operations. An additional five aircraft were added to the fleet in following years. Skyway has recently reduced its Beechcraft 1900 fleet by several aircraft.

The airline changed its name from Astral Aviation, Inc., d/b/a Skyway Airlines, the Midwest Express Connection to Skyway Airlines, Inc. d/b/a Midwest Connect in March 2003, at the same time Midwest Express Airlines changed its name to Midwest Airlines. Both Midwest Airlines and Skyway Airlines are wholly-owned divisions of Midwest Air Group. Skyway Airlines employs over 900 people.

Fleet

10 Fairchild-Dornier 328JET Regional Jets 32Y
10 Beechcraft 1900 Turboprops 19Y

(Fleet numbers as of April, 2006)

All Midwest Connect aircraft feature leather seating, and jet aircraft feature freshly baked cookies on select routes.

Destinations

For a complete list see Midwest Connect destinations

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