FLINT, Mich., April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bishop International Airport Authority is excited to announce that Midwest Connect, (Midwest Airlines: Amex: MEH) has implemented the next step in its 2007 growth plan. This plan included a much-anticipated upgrade to half of their equipment in Flint. Beginning on April 1st, two of their four weekday flights were upgraded from 19-seat turboprop aircraft to Fairchild 32-seat 328JET regional jets. Flint also received new Saturday service on the 32-seat regional jet. The end result: an incredible 68% increase in seats from Flint to Midwest Connect's Milwaukee hub. Schedules and fares for the new flights are now available at http://www.midwestairlines.com/. In addition, service in some markets will be retimed to accommodate the service changes. These changes will make it more convenient for Flint passengers to connect in Milwaukee to Midwest's nationwide route network, including its newest destinations Seattle/Tacoma and Raleigh/Durham. Flint schedule (upgraded flights are denoted with an *): Departure Arrival Origin Destination Flight Time Time Notes *Flint Milwaukee 2002 0810 0806 Flint Milwaukee 1006 1005 1011 *Flint Milwaukee 2013 1300 1256 Saturday only *Flint Milwaukee 2004 1700 1656 Flint Milwaukee 1107 2055 2101 *Milwaukee Flint 2001 0600 0749 Milwaukee Flint 1005 0745 0949 *Milwaukee Flint 2012 1050 1239 Saturday only *Milwaukee Flint 2003 1450 1639 Milwaukee Flint 1106 1840 2040 Airport Director, Jim Rice: "Midwest Connect is a great airline partner at Bishop Airport. They have been an invaluable asset, especially for our business travelers flying to Milwaukee. Their decision to begin upgrading Flint to the 32-seat regional jet is a very exciting development for everyone. Not only does this allow more passengers the opportunity to fly their product, it is a great upgrade in convenience for our current travelers. Plus, with Saturday service, their airline becomes even more desirable for a larger population of leisure travelers -- especially those going to the West Coast." Midwest Airlines features jet service throughout the United States, including Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights and best schedule to major destinations. Catering to business travelers and discerning leisure travelers, the airline earned its reputation as "The best care in the air" by providing passengers with impeccable service and onboard amenities at competitive fares. Both Skyway Airlines, Inc. -- a wholly owned subsidiary of Midwest Airlines -- and SkyWest Airlines operate as Midwest Connect and offer service to and connections through Midwest Airlines' hubs. Together, the airlines offer service to 50 cities. More information is available at http://www.midwestairlines.com/. Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the smart way to fly. Flint offers the lowest average airfares in the state. Currently, the facility is served by Midwest Connect, featuring nonstop service to Milwaukee; AirTran Airways, with nonstop jet service to Ft. Myers, Tampa, Orlando and Atlanta; American Eagle with jet service to Chicago O'Hare; Continental Connection, with Cleveland service; Delta Connection with jet flights to Atlanta; and by Northwest Airlines, with nonstop flights to Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa and Detroit. For reservations and flight information from Flint, visit our web site at bishopairport.org If you would like additional information, please contact the Bishop International Airport Authority Director of Marketing and Public Relations at 810-235-6560, ext. 120. The smart way to fly. Contact: Pat Corfman Director of Marketing and Public Relations Bishop International Airport Authority Phone: 810-235-6560 DATASOURCE: Bishop International Airport Authority CONTACT: Pat Corfman, Director of Marketing and Public Relations of Bishop International Airport Authority, +1-810-235-6560 Web site: http://www.bishopairport.org/

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