Great Lakes International today announced new regional service from their Mid West based airline Great Lakes Express.  This is the first jet aircraft based at the Akron Canton Regional Airport for the airline and begins the return to basics for the airline, regional service at a regional price.  The airline will now directly compete with airlines other than discount carriers from Akron Canton including Delta Airlines and Air Tran Airways.  The airline will begin NEW daily non-stop service to Atlanta, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Hartford, Baltimore and New York Laguardia.  The new flights will be flown on a newly acquired Bombardier CRJ-200 with the tail number N502GL and will feature hub and spoke service to the previous mentioned destinations.

Great Lakes International has also announced they have leased (1) one Boeing 737-400, (1) one Boeing 737-700NG and a new CRJ-700 which will go into service this month.  The company also announced the order to Boeing for four Boeing 737-600NG aircraft that will go into service in September with Premier West and Premier North.  Great Lakes International has also announced they have taken over the lease of two other aircraft but they have not released the type of the aircraft.  It is believed to be the largest aircraft yet to be added to the fleet of any of the three divisions.