Midway Airlines (1976-1991)

Midway Airlines was founded on October 13, 1976, by investor Irving T. Tague. Although it received its operating certificate from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) prior to the passage of the Airline Deregulation Act in 1978, it is widely recognized as the first post-deregulation start-up...

Following the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, Midway first emerged as a discount carrier. It was noted for its low fares and ease of connections at Midway Airport. The airline purchased three DC-9s from TWA and began flying to Cleveland, Kansas City, and Detroit...

* 64 - Douglas DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-31, DC-9-32 * 16 - MD-81, MD-82, MD-87, MD-88 * 16 - Boeing 737-200