The Only US Airline That Abandoned Its Namesake Hub & Kept The Brand Anyway

Midway Airlines’ unique story began with its direct connection to Midway Airport in Chicago, established when the airline was created to preserve the airfield's operations. Despite relocating its primary base of operations to Fayetteville Regional Jetport in North Carolina in 1992, the company steadfastly maintained the "Midway" brand identity. This decision represented a deliberate choice to retain ties to its origins and the airport that initially defined its purpose. The move to North Carolina occurred after eight years operating from Chicago. Ultimately, Midway Airlines successfully navigated a significant geographic shift while preserving its foundational name.