Midwest Express Says They'll Fly to These 3 Cities

MILWAUKEE, WI — Midwest Express is making a return to Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport, and revealed it's new-look plane and flight destinations.

Officials gathered at Mitchell Wednesday afternoon, announcing that the comeback airline will service initial flight destinations to Cincinnati, OH (CVG), Omaha, NE (OMA), and Grand Rapids, MI (GRR).

“Providing non-stop flights to key business destinations fills an important niche, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome Midwest Express back home,” said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “We are all excited that travelers can now access these important midwestern markets nonstop from our hometown airport of MKE.”

The Midwest Express-branded aircraft displayed at the event was a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ 200
jet, one of a number of jet aircraft models flown by Elite Airways.

The plane was on display at a news briefing at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport where travelers were treated to the legendary Midwest Express chocolate chip cookie that will be baked on board all Midwest Express-marketed flights.

“Today is a monumental day in our efforts to return Midwest Express to the air as Milwaukee’s
hometown brand,” said Greg Aretakis, president of Midwest Express. “We received input from
many local businesses regarding their travel needs and this feedback factored into our choice of
initial destinations.”

According to Aretakis, Midwest Express is in the process of establishing its flight booking system
and will be hiring key staff positions. Through the partnership with Elite Airways, flight
operations will be provided by Elite.

In addition, Elite Airways will support Midwest’s efforts to pursue regulatory and operational requirements necessary for Midwest to obtain its own airline operating certificate and aircraft.

Midwest Express is led by Greg Aretakis who serves as President. In May 2018, a private offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing the organization to secure investors and begin implementing its plans to bring the airline back to Milwaukee.

In April 2019, Midwest Express signed a lease for its corporate headquarters near Mitchell International Airport. In August, Midwest Express announced its partnership with Elite Airways to
provide initial flight operations and assist with the regulatory and operational requirements
necessary for Midwest to obtain its own airline operating certificate and aircraft.