The airline stated that while it was an investor, it would not participate in any management or control of Midwest Airlines.

Midwest Airlines was founded in 1998 with an initial fleet of two Airbus A310-300s.

This ended the independent existence of Midwest Airlines.

In accordance with the rest of the airline industry during the oil price increases since 2003, Midwest Airlines was forced to cut back services.

Midwest Airlines served non-alcoholic beverages and chocolate chip cookies for no charge.

Midwest Airlines is now rewarding pets that frequently travel with their owners.

Midwest Airlines recently began giving out pet travel packs with dog goodies on some routes.

Midwest Airlines, www.midwestairlines.com, recently began allowing up to two small dogs in the cabin per flight; $100, one way.

The name of the airline was shortened to Midwest Airlines in 2003.

On June 23, 2009, Republic announced it is acquiring Midwest Airlines for $31 million.