Midwest Express Tops For Airline Service

Midwest Express was ranked tops in Consumer Reports’ annual airline appraisal for its outstanding service, roomy seats, on-time performance and efficiency.

The Milwaukee-based carrier also got points for the chocolatechip cookies baked on board, free wine and champagne, according to the survey released Wednesday.

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines ranked second in the survey for its tasty meals and comfortable, uncrowded planes.

On the other end of the survey was Mark Air and Carnival Air Lines. Both were rated lower than average in all categories of service, with the greatest problems found in on-time service, baggage, check-in and crowding.