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Midwest Airlines is offering reduced fares for travel October 31, 2004 through February 28, 2005. Fares are available Sunday, October 24 through midnight Central time Thursday, October 28, 2004, and must be purchased at least 7 days in advance of departure. Included in the fare sale is travel on Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect. Midwest Airlines Signature Service features seating altered from standard coach to a roomier two-by-two configuration. Midwest Airlines Saver Service provides low-fare flights between Milwaukee and popular leisure destinations. Midwest Connect provides connections throughout the Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect route system, and point-to-point service between select markets. Travel is not permitted November 24, 27, 28; December 22, 23, 24, 26, 2004; and January 1 and 2, 2005. Fares for Signature and Midwest Connect routes require a Friday- or Saturday-night stay. Travelers who book roundtrip flights on Midwest Airlines Web site will save an additional 3% off advertised sale fares when they use promo code OCT03. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.midwestairlines.com Oct 23, 2004

Thomas Cook Airlines have come up with an interesting cabin service idea that might just catch on with the charter airlines and budget operators. Normally when Thomas Cook passengers book their holiday they are asked if they would like in-flight meals on the outbound and inbound flights. If they do require meals for both flights the charge is [pounds sterling]10 for adults and [pounds sterling]5 for children. A new service allows clients who have not pre- booked their food to order for the return leg of their journey as they check in. The price is half that for the two flights. There is a choice of gluten-free, high-fibre, diabetic, dairy-free, low salt, vegan, vegetarian, Asian vegetarian, fruit-based or low calorie/low fat meals. Nicely presented too. http://www.thomascook.info Oct 24, 2004

United Airlines now offers United Express customers a more spacious onboard experience with the introduction of the new 70-seat Embraer 170 aircraft to the United Express fleet, complementing the United Express fleet of 70-seat Canadair 700 regional jets already in service. With the most spacious regional jet cabin in the sky, the Embraer 170 aircraft offers the widest aisles and seats of any aircraft in its category and is the first regional jet in the industry with both United First(r) and United Economy Plus(SM) seating. A number of United Express Canadair 700s currently offer First Class cabins, and Economy Plus sections will be added next year. Like the Canadair 700, the Embraer 170 cabin design guarantees customers either an aisle or window seat. The Embraer 170 also provides large overhead bins that accommodate roll-on bags. Oct 26, 2004

US Airways continues to think positive in spite of its serious financial problems and is now planning for 2005. Philadelphia, which is a primary gateway to Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America is to gain 7% more flights to 495 each business day, 32% more than the same time last year. Out goes the traditional arrival and departure banks to be replaced by a steady flow of flights throughout the day. According to the airline this is expected to relieve airfield delays and increase operational efficiency. However the system is retained at Charlotte, US Airways largest hub, where flights will grow to 564 daily weekday departures from the current 495. http://www.usairways.com Oct 24, 2004