Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Flights from Omaha to Milwaukee

Starting Thursday, SkyWest Airlines will offer three daily, nonstop flights between Eppley Airfield and Milwaukee.The flights will leave Omaha at 5:44 a.m., 10:32 a.m. and 5 p.m. One way ticket prices will range from Internet specials of $54 to $79, to regular coach prices of $185 to $269.We’re focused on remaining competitive with routes of similar lengths, said SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow.

Midwest Airlines had been the only airline offering nonstop flights from Omaha to Milwaukee.
Under an agreement with AirTran Airways, SkyWest passengers will be able to travel from Milwaukee to several major cities, including Atlanta, Boston and Washington, D.C. Flights can be booked through AirTran.SkyWest already flies in and out of Eppley, but for other airlines. SkyWest announced the new Milwaukee service last November.