"Gig 601XL Builder" wr.giacona@coxDOTnet wrote in message
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"Jay Beckman" wrote in message
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Wasn't it Midwest Express that started flying DC9s that were all first
class level service in the NorthEast corridor (NYC, DC, Boston)? Didn't
they have to beat the business flying customers back with a stick?

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL (Road Warrior)
Chandler, AZ


Well I just did a reservation check NY to DC on Midwest's web site and
they only show Y rate fares which are coach. But the prices for a June
12th flight and a 15th return were between $1010 & $1240 so it ought to be
first class but there was no mention of it.

Midwest's Boeing 717's and MD80's are primarily configured 2-2 and offer a
first class seat with 34" pitch at a coach (i.e., full coach) fare. They
have some discounted fares, but typically may be a bit higher than their
competition. They have a few MD80's used for primarily vacation routes
configured 2-3, but, again, with better legroom than most other MD80
operators.

My bet it was successful for a while and then it died after the new wore
off.