Midwest Airlines announced plans to begin talks with would-be acquirer AirTran airlines. AirTran which has been attempting a takeover of Midwest Airlines in recent months had always been flatly rejected by Midwest. Now Midwest seems a little more open-minded. Midwest said a nine-member board had formed a committee to explore strategic and financial alternatives...

Midwest Airlines offers daily service from San Francisco to Kansas City and other destinations across the U.S and is known for their superior inflight service, including complimentary fresh basked cookies.