1 million from Wisconsin expected to travel this Thanksgiving: Smooth sailing at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- It was a busy Wednesday, November 23rd at General Mitchell International Airport -- a travel day for many ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Airbus A380 to conduct icing tests on new jet engine out of Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Keep your eyes to the skies over Milwaukee for the next couple of weeks.
Plane at Mitchell Airport with Hillary Clinton logo turns heads: What was it doing here?
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball team is using an airplane with former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's logo.The airplane -- featuring a giant "H" on the tail -- turned heads when it parked near the Signature Air Support hangar at General Mitchell International Airport on the evening of Tuesday, November 15th.
TSA officials offer tips, showcase prohibited items ahead of busy holiday travel season
MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of the busy holiday season, TSA officials on Thursday, November 10th shared some helpful tips at General Mitchell International Airport.TSA officials displayed prohibited items, and offered holiday travel tips.The TSA screened more than 34 million people nationwide so far in 2016 -- up six-and-a-half percent from 2015.
Delta adds nonstop flight between Milwaukee and Seattle
MILWAUKEE -- Delta Airlines is adding a new non-stop flight between Milwaukee and Seattle.Service between the two cities will begin in March.It also opens up easier connections to Delta's international network with easy connections to Japan, China and South Korea.General Mitchell International Airport already has two non-stop flights to Seattle from Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Flight from Chicago makes emergency landing in Milwaukee after possible mechanical issues
MILWAUKEE -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesperson tells FOX6 News an American Airlines flight traveling from Illinois to North Dakota, made an emergency landing in Milwaukee after experiencing possible mechanical issues Saturday night, October 22nd.The American Airlines flight 3232 was headed from Chicago, Illinois to Fargo, North Dakota.An American Airlines spokesperson tells us there was a reported odor in the cockpit during the flight and as a safety precaution, the plane was diverted Milwaukee.The plane made a safe landing at approximately 8:45 p.m.There were 50 passengers on board and three crew members.
Home at last: Remains of Korean War veteran returned to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- The wait is over for a Wisconsin family.
Delta reigns supreme at Mitchell Airport when it comes to on-time performance
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines might be the dominant carrier at General Mitchell International Airport, but it ranked second in September for on-time performance.Delta Airlines came in first -- finishing the month with 88 percent of its flights arriving on time.That's according to airline and airport data provider OAG.The federal DOT considers a flight to have arrived on time if the plane reaches the gate within 14 minutes of its scheduled arrival time.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Happy we got here:" As Hurricane Matthew weakens, travelers return from the south
MILWAUKEE -- The winds have slowed, the rain has eased up, but the navigation around Hurricane Matthew is still proving to be a struggle for some.
"Sigh of relief:" Vacationers in path of deadly hurricane relieved to return home; others hoping for best
MILWAUKEE -- Hurricane Matthew continues its assault on Florida.
"Reminder of the season to come:" Department of Transportation hosts plow driver ROADeo
MILWAUKEE -- While the first snow is still -- hopefully -- a long way off, plow drivers from the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation spent time Thursday, September 29th honing their skills ahead of the coming winter.“It's a reminder of the season that we're about to go into, and getting ourselves ready and prepared to take on winter when it comes" said Brian Dranzik, the Milwaukee County director of transportation.
Second of 2 “bored” teens accused of stealing vehicles, shooting at them, stealing from them reaches plea deal
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two young men charged in connection with a rash of vehicle thefts and vandalism, including BB gun damage to more than 50 vehicles at General Mitchell International Airport has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
SkyWest flight makes emergency landing at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A SkyWest Airlines plane made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Thursday, September 8th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane departed from Mitchell about 6:50 a.m. — when the crew reported possible mechanical issues and returned to the airport.
Mitchell International Airport launches new ad campaign
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is launching a new rebranding and ad campaign.
New M•CARD kiosk at Mitchell Airport makes travel even easier
MILWAUKEE -- A high-tech M•CARD Kiosk, the latest way to buy your MCTS M•CARD, is now located in the recently renovated Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Baggage Claim.The M•CARD Kiosk offers travelers and riders an easy, safe and convenient way to buy an M•CARD.
Delta flight en route to Chicago lands in Milwaukee due to possible mechanical problem, weather
MILWAUKEE -- A Delta Airlines flight en route to Chicago landed in Milwaukee -- at General Mitchell International Airport Monday, August 29th due to a possible mechanical problem, and weather conditions in Chicago.According to a Delta spokeswoman, while heading to Chicago, the pilots received notification of a possible engine problem in the cockpit.Due to a combination of the possible engine problem and the weather in Chicago, the decision was made to land in Milwaukee.The flight landed safely, and passengers were then being bused to Chicago.No one was hurt.Technicians were checking the plane after it landed.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Mitchell Intl. Airport gets perfect score on annual FAA inspection for 9th consecutive year
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has presented Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) with a perfect score on its annual certification inspection.It is the ninth consecutive year MKE has received an inspection with zero discrepancies noted by inspectors.The FAA inspection, which is required annually by Part 139 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, includes a close look at pavement, marking, lighting and safety areas along all runways and taxiways.
Passenger traffic is on the rise at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Passenger traffic rose more than three percent at General Mitchell International Airport in June, according to a news release issued by Mitchell International Airport on Friday, August 26th.June passengers totaled 611,001, an increase of 3.4% from the 591,145 total that was recorded in June of 2015.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued the following statement regarding this development:
Donald Trump, Sheriff Clarke talk about public safety in brief meeting in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallies a crowd of supporters in Washington County on Tuesday night, August 16th, he made a stop in Milwaukee.
“We’re excited:" Frontier Airlines adds non-stop seasonal flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines will launch new seasonal non-stop service from Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport beginning December 7, 2016.“Frontier’s new service to Phoenix gives travelers from Wisconsin and northern Illinois another option for their leisure and business travel needs to Arizona,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “Frontier’s growing network from MKE is welcome news, and we encourage our travelers to take advantage of the great low fares and non-stop service Frontier provides.”According to a press release, introductory sale fares on the route start at $69, and are only available online at www.flyfrontier.com.