Southwest Airlines launches new non-stop flights from Milwaukee to San Diego
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is launching non-stop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego -- replacing an existing Saturday-only service.That brings the number of Southwest non-stop flights leaving Mitchell Airport to 21.Company officials say Southwest Airlines is now Milwaukee's largest carrier.Below is a statement from Mitchell Airport officials:Southwest Airlines launched its new daily nonstop service from Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) today.
"You gotta take it as it comes:" Delta delays, cancellations impact travelers at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, August 8th was a day of cancellations and delays for Delta Airlines -- the third largest American airline as all flights were temporarily grounded across the globe.
Mitchell Airport now has indoor "Service Animal Relief Area" with synthetic grass
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport now has an indoor "Service Animal Relief Area," Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Monday, August 8th.According to a statement from airport officials, the "Service Animal Relief Area" is located in a separate area adjacent to the Family Restroom in the Concession Mall, and it contains "K9Grass." The soft green synthetic grass -- designed specifically for dogs -- sits atop an under-grass flushing system that moves water and cleaning solution across a sloped floor.“Mitchell Airport is constantly innovating, and we’re pleased to offer this new area to make the Airport even more accessible to those with service animals,” County Executive Chris Abele said in the statement. “This new area provides a cleaner, safer, better environment for service animals and their owners.”Mitchell Airport partnered with "Leader Dogs for the Blind" to ensure that the new area meets modern animal relief facility standards.The new area, which was formerly used as a restroom, was required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.Outdoor designated Pet Relief Areas are located at the exits from both ends of Ticketing and Baggage Claim.
County Board moves forward with new airport pickup fees for Uber, Lyft, cabs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, July 28th moved forward with new airport pickup fees for taxicabs and ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft.Beginning September 1st, each Uber and Lyft driver will be required to pay a $125 annual permitting fee.
Milwaukee Business Journal: New international terminal at Mitchell could cost up to $122M
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports on Wednesday, July 27th that Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele’s plans to reshape Mitchell International Airport’s terminal could cost airport users up to $122 million.Converting the space now used by Concourse E into a new international terminal could cost $22.6 million to $69.3 million, while consolidating all of Mitchell’s security checkpoints into a single location could cost $41.7 million to $52.3 million, according to a pair of studies commissioned by airport officials and obtained by the Milwaukee Business Journal through an open records request.CLICK HERE to read much more on this story from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Fire department training held at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- If you noticed a black plume of smoke rising near Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday morning, July 26th -- it was just emergency crews in training.Around 9:30 a.m., the fire department at the airport began conducting training which included a simulated fire emergency.
Mitchell Airport's Concourse E to become state-of-the-art international terminal
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport Concourse E will soon become a state-of-the-art international terminal.A construction timeline has not yet been established for this transition.
A major Wisconsin brewing company is now catering to travelers at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A taste of home when you leave -- and when you come back.
Closed-door meeting set for Friday between Uber, airport officials on proposed new rules
MILWAUKEE -- An Uber spokeswoman tells FOX6 News a closed-door meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 10th involving Uber officials and those with General Mitchell International Airport.This, as a 90-day pilot program period involving Uber and Lyft services at the airport is set to expire on June 15th.The Uber spokeswoman tells FOX6 News at this point, there is no deal in place between the airport and Uber beyond the 15th of June.According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, airport officials have presented new rules that Uber and Lyft will have to follow to pick up passengers from the airport to the Milwaukee County Board.The proposed new rules call for fees of $3 for each pick-up, and $125 per pick-up vehicle per year.
Southwest flight from Michigan to Colorado makes unscheduled landing in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport tell FOX6 News a Southwest Boeing 737 airplane made an unscheduled landing at the airport on Monday afternoon, May 30th around 4:20 p.m.Southwest Airlines officials say maintenance employees discovered a small, non-safety related hose had become loose and caused a faint, unfamiliar odor.
Plane returns to Mitchell Airport after takeoff due to mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport say a plane had to return to the airport on Thursday evening, May 26th after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The Cessna Citation was able to land safely at the airport.The landing did not disrupt airport operations.
Mechanical problem: Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland lands in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland on Thursday, May 26th had to land at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The plane landed safely in Milwaukee around 3:30 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Long lines at O'Hare, Midway may mean more travelers choosing Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE -- Planning to travel this summer, and dreading the long lines at the airport?
Man from San Diego, with family in Greendale, dies after medical emergency on flight to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a 36-year-old San Diego man died after suffering a medical emergency while on board a flight to Milwaukee.It happened early Monday morning, May 9th.Sheriff's officials were notified by General Mitchell International Airport officials of a medical emergency on board a flight to Milwaukee from Phoenix around 12:45 a.m.The flight crew reported an unresponsive passenger, unconscious and not breathing.Milwaukee County Airport Fire Department emergency personnel removed the man from the plane and continued resuscitation measures.Brendan Smith of San Diego was pronounced dead around 1:30 a.m. Smith's family in Greendale was notified.An investigation is underway.
Officials: More air passengers choosing Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing Mitchell International Airport surged by more than four percent in March, according to officials with the airport.
Taxi cab drivers protest Uber, Lyft at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee taxi drivers protested on Monday morning, April 11th at General Mitchell International Airport.These drivers said the playing field isn't fair when it comes to drivers of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.The taxi cab drivers said they're upset that Uber and Lyft drivers aren't regulated and licensed like cab drivers are -- allowing them to offer rides at half the price."They stealing from us, and they selling to people for half price and people have been happy with this because it's cheap," Alexander Friedman said.The cab drivers are also upset that Uber and Lyft drivers can use just about any vehicle, while cab drivers have to go through continuous inspections on their cabs under city rules.
Brussels attacks: Travelers in Milwaukee pay more attention to what's going on around them
MILWAUKEE -- With the terrible scenes on televisions, Ben Spillman spent much of Tuesday, March 22nd talking about the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium."Breaking news of the day.
New retail option at Mitchell International Airport: "InMotion Entertainment" now open
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go. "InMotion Entertainment," the largest U.S. airport retailer of entertainment and electronics, is now open on Concourses C and D.
Deal in the works? Industrial park developers negotiate for former dog track in Kenosha
KENOSHA — The broker for the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha says there are a few offers on the table for the 228-acre site from developers interested in making the property an industrial park.Transwestern principal Thomas Boyle says he's currently negotiating terms for the property near Interstate 94.
Gateway to Milwaukee: Data shows neighborhoods near Mitchell Airport safer than ever
MILWAUKEE -- Some say it is a different world near General Mitchell International Airport -- where folks from around the world are welcomed to Milwaukee.