Midwest Airlines To Expand Its MD-80 Jet Fleet Dec 07, 2006 10:11 PM
Midwest Airlines said it has signed a letter of intent to acquire two additional MD-80 series jet aircraft. The acquisitions will expand Midwest's fleet of MD-80s -- which seat 143-147 passengers in the airline's Saver Service configuration -- from 11 to 13.
The airline plans to put the planes into revenue service in the first half of 2007, after completion of maintenance work, refurbishment and painting in the Midwest Airlines livery. The carrier expects to use the newly acquired aircraft to expand long-haul flying from its Milwaukee hub, with route and schedule details to be announced at a later date.
The agreement is subject to final negotiations regarding specific terms and conditions. Terms were not disclosed.
Midwest Airlines said it has signed a letter of intent to acquire two additional MD-80 series jet aircraft. The acquisitions will expand Midwest's fleet of MD-80s -- which seat 143-147 passengers in the airline's Saver Service configuration -- from 11 to 13.
