Changes Ahead at Midwest Republic Plans Smaller Planes, Fewer Wide Seats

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By next summer, passengers flying from Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on Midwest Airlines will likely see more nonstop flights and lower fares under the new ownership of Republic Airways Holdings Inc.

But many of the passengers will be flying on smaller aircraft. Also, those jets will have fewer of the wide seats that helped Midwest win a loyal following.

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Changes Ahead at Midwest Republic Plans Smaller Planes, Fewer Wide Seats

Those conclusions are based on information gathered from Republic Chief Executive Officer Bryan Bedford and airline industry observers. Republic is forming its plans for Oak Creek-based Midwest after announcing recently that it's buying Midwest for the bargain- basement price of $31 million. Th...

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