Mitchell Airport officials expecting busy spring break travel season this year
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is expecting a busy spring break travel season this year.
90-day test run: Uber, Lyft now permitted to pick up passengers at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- The curbs could get more crowded at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport very soon.
Soaring in January: Mitchell International Airport sees passenger traffic grow
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, March 7th that passenger traffic grew by 6.12% in January 2016 when compared to the previous year.
Three in custody, accused of fleeing traffic stop, striking squad near Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
Midwest snow storm: Most flights from Milwaukee to Chicago canceled
MILWAUKEE -- A winter storm passing to the south and east of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 24th created headaches for air travelers -- especially those with connections in Chicago.A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport said the majority of flights from Milwaukee to Chicago were cancelled because of the storm.
Air travelers take note: Your chance to enroll in TSA Pre✓® is coming up in March
MILWAUKEE -- Passengers looking to speed their way through airport security have an opportunity to enroll in the TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program at Mitchell International Airport next month.From March 1-4 and March 7-11, the airport will host a temporary TSA Pre✓® Enrollment Center behind the House of Harley-Davidson store in the Concession Mall.
"Bored" teens accused of stealing vehicles, shooting at them, stealing from them
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two teenagers are now officially charged -- accused in a crime spree that involved stealing vehicles, shooting into vehicles (and homes) with BB guns, and entering vehicles to steal property.
Airport crime spree: Two accused of shooting out car windows, stealing items
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens are accused of breaking into vehicles parked at General Mitchell International Airport.
Milwaukee's airport travelers feeling the effects East Coast blizzard: "I'm ready to get home"
MILWAUKEE -- The massive East Coast storm is affecting many here in Milwaukee.
"I'm kind of stuck:" East Coast blizzard causing delays, cancellations at Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- As a blizzard pounds the East Coast, travelers around the country are seeing their plans altered.
Governor Walker approves General Mitchell International projects totaling over $3.8M
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker announced the approval of three projects totaling over $3.8 million to rehabilitate the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
Frontier Airlines adding three more non-stop destinations from Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines is adding three more non-stop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport.Frontier will begin offering non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta in April.Other airlines at Mitchell already serve those destinations, although Frontier will be the first discount carrier offering non-stop service to Philadelphia.To introduce the flights, Frontier will offer a special discount fare of $49 one way to Atlanta and Philadelphia, with a $59 fare to Dallas.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Winter storm leads to delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport: "Hopefully we'll get there"
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, December 28th didn't just create a mess on area roadways.
Nearly 99 million were expected to travel this holiday season, low gas prices an added benefit
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 99 million Americans were expected to travel this holiday season -- whether it be by car, plane or train.
TSA issues new screening procedures to "safeguard transportation security"
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers in Milwaukee and across the country face new screening procedures.
Ismael Bonilla to start as new director of General Mitchell International Airport on February 1st
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport has a new director.Milwaukee County has hired Ismael Bonilla as Mitchell Airport director -- eight months after the prior airport chief abruptly resigned, the Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting.Bonilla is currently the chief business development officer at Hi-Lite Airfield Services in Jacksonville, Florida.
Overjoyed families welcome Wisconsin National Guard soldiers, home in time for the holidays
MILWAUKEE -- Coming home for the holidays is impossible for some -- especially our servicemen and women deployed overseas.
“I’m just so happy:” Families share joyous reunion as soldiers return home for the holidays
MILWAUKEE -- They've already given the nation the gift of their service and now it's their turn to receive some time with their loved ones.
"Wings for Autism" program allows 'dress rehearsal' at airport for those with autism
MILWAUKEE -- The airport can be an intimidating place for anyone -- but those with autism may have a more difficult time.
It's been a journey, but everything's in place to make chapel at airport a reality, except the funding
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport does not have one -- and there is a group of people who want to change that.