Midwest Airlines

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Baggage information

Carry-on Baggage
Carry-on baggage may not exceed 35 lbs. or a maximum outside linear dimension when added together of 49 inches (not to exceed 24" length + 15.5" width + 9.5" depth). Each passenger may carry one item onboard the aircraft, provided it can be stowed beneath the seat or in an overhead compartment. Midwest Airlines may allow any of the following pieces in addition to the one-piece limitation, provided there is ample storage space:
- One standard hard or soft shell briefcase (not larger than 6"w x 15"h x 18"l)
- One handbag (pocketbook or purse)
- One umbrella
- One overcoat or wrap
- A reasonable amount of reading material
- One camera
- One infant seat (provided a ticket has been purchased for the infant)
- One infant bag when traveling with an infant
- Crutches/canes/braces or other assistive devices
- Fragile items or items of extraordinary value

Checked Baggage allowance for tickets purchased on or after September 1, 2009 for travel November 3, 2009 and beyond:
Bags may not exceed 50 pounds and the outside dimensions when added together may not exceed 62 inches. Properly packaged ski/snowboard equipment and golf clubs will be considered checked baggage.
- $20 each way (nonstop or connect) for the first piece of checked baggage.
- $30 each way (nonstop or connect) for the second piece of checked baggage
- $50 each way (nonstop or connect) for each piece exceeding the second.
Overweight Baggage
$75 each way (nonstop or connect) for each piece 51-100 lbs.
Oversized Baggage
Charges will to apply to items such as bicycles, scuba gear, surfboards, etc.
- $50 each way (nonstop or connect) for each bicycle.
- $75 each way (nonstop or connect) for each piece 63"-110".
- $100 each way (nonstop or connect) for antlers.
If checked, overweight and/or oversized baggage charges apply to a single item, all fees will apply.

Checked Baggage allowance for tickets purchased through August 31, 2009 for travel October 1, 2009 and beyond:
Bags may not exceed 50 pounds and the outside dimensions when added together may not exceed 62 inches. Properly packaged ski/snowboard equipment and golf clubs will be considered checked baggage.
- $15 each way (nonstop or connect) for the first piece of checked baggage.
- $25 each way (nonstop or connect) for the second piece of checked baggage
- $100 each way (nonstop or connect) for each piece exceeding the second.
Overweight Baggage
- $75 each way (nonstop or connect) for each piece 51-100 lbs.
Oversized Baggage
Charges will to apply to items such as bicycles, scuba gear, surfboards, etc.
- $50 each way (nonstop or connect) for each bicycle.
- $75 each way (nonstop or connect) for each piece 63"-110".
If checked, overweight and/or oversized baggage charges apply to a single item, all fees will apply.

Codeshare: On codeshare flights, baggage allowances and fees will be determined by the policy of the carrier on which the passenger's flight originates. For example, passengers on a codeshare flight operated by Midwest will check in with Midwest, and Midwest baggage allowances and fees will apply. Conversely, passengers on a Midwest codeshare flight operated by Delta will check in with the codeshare carrier, and codeshare carrier's baggage allowances and fees will apply.

Children information

Children up to 2 years old (24 months), are not required to have their own seat. You must, however, inform Midwest Airlines that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap.
Only one lap child is allowed per adult. If one adult is traveling with more than one infant under 2 years of age, a seat will have to be purchased for each additional infant.
You can also choose to purchase a seat for your infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device. Midwest Airlines offers these seats at a 50% discounted fare.
You have to purchase ticket for any flight on which the infant will be over 2 years old or turns 2 on the trip.

Child Restraint Devices
Midwest Airlines requirements for a child restraint device:
- Make sure your car seat is government approved and has "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft" printed on it. Otherwise, you may be asked to check the car seat as baggage.
- Make sure a harness-type restraint is approved and has "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR - 305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only" on it. The Amsafe Cares device is acceptable. For additional details, visit FAA's press release on this matter.
- It is now acceptable to use a two-piece car seat (base with carrier) on board provided it carries the appropriate DOT or FAA approval statement. The seat must have slots for securing the device to the aircraft seat with a seat belt (bases may be used if the slots are part of the base itself).

Unacceptable Child Restraint Devices:
- Any damaged or unlabeled device.
- Any device manufactured prior to January 1, 1981 where the model number cannot be identified.
- Any travel vest or harness that attaches to the adult or the adult's restraint device.
- Any booster seat even though it bears a label showing it meets applicable standards.

Pets

- All pets are carried in the forward compartment which is temperature controlled and pressurized.
- Pets must be in an approved carrier, which is available for purchase at pet stores or through Midwest Airlines.
- Animals are boarded just before take-off.
- For rates and more information, contact Midwest Airlines Air Cargo at 800-892-6580 .
- Pets shipped as cargo do not qualify for the Premier Pet Program.

Health Requirements For All Pets/Animals
- Veterinarian’s certificate of health is required and must be issued within 10 days of departure date.
- Health certificates are generally valid for 30 days.
- If the pet's return travel is beyond 30 days, a new certificate will be needed for the return flight.
- Pets must have food and water within 4 hours prior to departure.
- Separate food and water containers must be securely attached to the inside of the carrier in the event of delay.