Skyways Big Announcement Next Week?

[Propsync]

So if im flying in a company aircraft at noon will ATC divert me to the nearest airport where my badges will be confiscated and the airplane grounded?

I'd divert to the nearest 1500ft. grass runway. Like one of those long par 5's at the Oaks off 94 between MSN and MKE.

 

[Illini Pilot]

Long Range Cruise to ATW, MSN, and GRB now!

"Ladies and Gentlemen, like to welcome you aboard MC flight 2XXX...its been our pleasure having you on board for the past decade plus, but now that your hometown airline has decided to put a couple hundred Milwaukee residents on the street and outsource their flying to a company based in Utah...enjoy the best F***ing care in the air!"

 

[homerjdispatch]

SkyWest just announced that they are taking Skyways flying...

 

[homerjdispatch]

Media Inquiries:​

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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Dennis O’Reilly, 414-570-3954 (o) or [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Dennis.O’[email protected] ​

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 2008​

MIDWEST AIRLINES TO TRANSITION REGIONAL OPERATIONS TO SKYWEST; REPOSITION SKYWAY AIRLINES AS AIRPORT SERVICES FUNCTION​

Milwaukee, January 16, 2008 – Midwest Airlines (AMEX: MEH) [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]today announced that it will transition the operation of all Midwest Connect flights from Skyway Airlines to SkyWest Airlines as part of its agreement with the St. George, Utah-based carrier to operate 50-seat Canadair regional jets for Midwest Connect. SkyWest will continue to serve regional markets now served by Skyway, using the 50-seat aircraft to fly routes currently served by 32-seat aircraft.
As flight operations transition to SkyWest in March and April, Skyway Airlines will discontinue providing regional flight operations for Midwest Airlines, which will result in the elimination of the positions of approximately 380 Skyway employees – mostly pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and dispatchers.
Skyway Airlines will continue in an airport services role – providing Ramp and Dining Services operations for Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect, and Customer Service operations in Midwest Connect field stations. Over time, Skyway’s business will be expanded to offer these types of services to other airlines. The positions of the approximately 750 employees who provide service support functions will not be affected by today’s announcement.
The economies of operating the current Skyway fleet of 32-seat Fairchild 328JET regional jets necessitated the change in strategy, according to David C. Reeve, Skyway chairman, president and chief executive officer. In addition to rapidly rising fuel prices, operating the jets has become more costly and complex because the aircraft is no longer being produced.
"This was an extremely difficult business decision in terms of its impact on Skyway employees," Reeve said. "However, it is necessary for the long-term success of Midwest Air Group." He noted that there will likely be opportunities for some employees with Midwest Airlines or SkyWest Airlines, and that the company would provide severance and support to eligible employees whose positions are eliminated.

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[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]"The change in strategy will redeploy our resources in a more strategic, cost-effective manner," explained Reeve. "The 50-seat aircraft will provide us additional seating capacity at about the same cost of operation as the 32-seat aircraft."
SkyWest operates a fleet of 15 50-seat regional jets for Midwest Connect as part of a five-year agreement with Midwest that began in April 2007. To support the transition, additional 50-seat aircraft will join the fleet in March and April 2008. Under the agreement, SkyWest provides aircraft, flight crews and maintenance services for the 50-seat aircraft. Midwest Airlines oversees route planning, scheduling, marketing and sales, and also sets and enforces service standards. The aircraft are painted in the Midwest Connect livery and feature Midwest’s brown leather seats.
According to Reeve, the airline plans to offer about same number of seats in Skyway markets, but with slightly less frequency. This will result in some schedule changes; passengers will be notified if their flights are affected.
"SkyWest’s experience, excellent record of operational performance and commitment to customer service mirrors our own," Reeve added. "Midwest Connect passengers should expect a smooth transition of service."
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. More information is available at http://www.midwestairlines.com.

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[jlauzer]

If you are a manager, please communicate this information to employees
without e-mail in a timely manner, and in a way that is effective for your
work group (i.e. shift briefings, mailbox distribution, one-on-one,
bulletin boards). Thank you.


To: All Skyway and Midwest Airlines Employees
Date: January 16, 2008
From: David Reeve, President and CEO, Skyway Airlines
Subject: Transition of Midwest Connect Flying to SkyWest

We are today announcing that we will transition the operation of all
Midwest Connect flights from Skyway Airlines to SkyWest Airlines beginning
this March and continuing into April.

This means that Skyway Airlines will no longer provide regional flight
operations for Midwest Airlines. It will, however, continue in an airport
services role -- providing Ramp and Dining Services operations for Midwest
Airlines and Midwest Connect, and Customer Service operations in Midwest
Connect field stations. Over time, we plan to expand that business to
include providing support services for other airlines.

This change in strategy will redeploy our resources in a more strategic,
cost-effective manner, which is necessary for the long-term success of
Midwest Air Group. It was necessitated by the economies of operating the
Skyway fleet of 32-seat Fairchild 328JET regional jets. In addition to
rapidly rising fuel prices, operating the jets has become more costly and
complex because the aircraft is no longer being produced. The 50-seat
aircraft provide us additional seating capacity at about the same cost of
operation as the 32-seat aircraft; as a result, with the larger planes we
can deliver regional jet service at a lower cost per available seat mile.

As you know, SkyWest operates a fleet of 15 50-seat Canadair regional jets
for Midwest Connect as part of a five-year agreement that began in April
2007. To support the transition, additional 50-seat aircraft will join the
fleet in March and April 2008 to fly routes currently served by 32-seat
aircraft. We plan to keep about the same number of seats in Skyway markets,
but with slightly less frequency.

Unfortunately, this decision also means that the positions of approximately
380 Skyway employees -- mostly pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and
dispatchers -- will be eliminated. The positions of approximately 750
employees who provide airport services will not be affected.

This was an extremely difficult business decision in terms of its impact on
Skyway employees. There will likely be opportunities with Midwest Airlines
or SkyWest Airlines for some of those whose positions are eliminated and we
will, of course, provide severance to eligible employees.

Without a doubt, this is the most heart-wrenching announcement I have had
to make in my 11-year association with the Skyway organization. I have been
fortunate to work with an extraordinary group of employees. They will be
missed, though I am hopeful that some of them will find employment with
Midwest Air Group. I am also confident that those who remain will be proud
to be part of an efficient, productive organization that provides high
quality service.

 

[Skaff]

My best to the Skyway pilots. I'm sure we have a place for many, if not all of you here at SkyWest. I know it's a bad deal for you guys, but as a majority, we are not excited about taking your jobs

 

[viper548]

that really sucks for Skyway.

 

[flyinghunter]

Sorry guys, I know there a lot of great people there.

 

[alpine1989]

Transitioning from an airline to a ground service company? WTF ???

 

[Gear Down]

And of course Management on both sides will try to smell like a rose and have more bonuses for each other. All I smell is a Rat...........