"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.
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.
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport does not have one -- and there is a group of people who want to change that.
"It's been a breeze:" Few problems reported day before Thanksgiving; one of the busiest days for travel
MILWAUKEE -- The day before Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel days of the year -- with plenty hitting the road and the air en route to their Thanksgiving destinations.For those who got started early enough on Wednesday, November 25th, things went relatively smoothly."It`s been a breeze," Caroline Dobler said."I left at 6 this morning and it hasn`t been bad at all," Scott Reid said.
MILWAUKEE -- The day before Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel days of the year -- with plenty hitting the road and the air en route to their Thanksgiving destinations.For those who got started early enough on Wednesday, November 25th, things went relatively smoothly."It`s been a breeze," Caroline Dobler said."I left at 6 this morning and it hasn`t been bad at all," Scott Reid said.
"Give yourself plenty of time:" Thousands more expected to hit the road & the air this Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE -- By ground or by air, plenty of people plan to travel this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- By ground or by air, plenty of people plan to travel this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Mitchell Airport officials expect 16% increase in Thanksgiving-related travel this year
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport officials are expecting a 16% increase in Thanksgiving-related traffic compared with last year.Airline officials project that more than 201,000 passengers will use the airport between November 20th and November 30th.The busiest days are likely to be Wednesday, November 25th and Sunday, November 29th.On those days, the airport could see 21,000 passengers each day -- about 2,000 more than an average day.The least busy travel day will be Thanksgiving Day itself, when airport officials expect about 12,000 travelers.CLICK HERE for Thanksgiving travel tips via the TSA.CLICK HERE for arrivals, departures, flight schedule information, and more at MitchellAirport.com.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport officials are expecting a 16% increase in Thanksgiving-related traffic compared with last year.Airline officials project that more than 201,000 passengers will use the airport between November 20th and November 30th.The busiest days are likely to be Wednesday, November 25th and Sunday, November 29th.On those days, the airport could see 21,000 passengers each day -- about 2,000 more than an average day.The least busy travel day will be Thanksgiving Day itself, when airport officials expect about 12,000 travelers.CLICK HERE for Thanksgiving travel tips via the TSA.CLICK HERE for arrivals, departures, flight schedule information, and more at MitchellAirport.com.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Travel agent says there's concern after Paris attacks: "If I feel it's not safe, I'll be the first to say it"
MILWAUKEE -- After the Paris terror attacks on Friday, November 13th, many airlines are waiving change fees for flights to and from Paris.
MILWAUKEE -- After the Paris terror attacks on Friday, November 13th, many airlines are waiving change fees for flights to and from Paris.
Smoke seen coming from engine of private plane at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Smoke was seen coming from the engine of a private plane at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday evening, November 5th.Officials with the airport say no injuries have been reported on the plane (Cessna).The plane was stopped and parked -- with no further smoke being seen from the engine.
MILWAUKEE -- Smoke was seen coming from the engine of a private plane at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday evening, November 5th.Officials with the airport say no injuries have been reported on the plane (Cessna).The plane was stopped and parked -- with no further smoke being seen from the engine.
New options for air travelers: Frontier to have nonstop service to two Florida destinations
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines announced on Tuesday, September 29th that will soon have daily, nonstop service from Milwaukee to Fort Myers (beginning December 19th) and Milwaukee to Orlando (beginning January 5th).
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines announced on Tuesday, September 29th that will soon have daily, nonstop service from Milwaukee to Fort Myers (beginning December 19th) and Milwaukee to Orlando (beginning January 5th).
United flight en route from Denver lands safely at Mitchell Airport after apparent mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokeswoman tells FOX6 News United Flight 5330 en route to Milwaukee from Denver landed safely Sunday evening, September 27th after experiencing an apparent mechanical issue while on the taxiway.The aircraft landed safely as scheduled around 7:00 p.m.Once the aircraft landed, we're told the pilot reported an apparent mechanical issue while the plane was on the taxiway.
MILWAUKEE -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokeswoman tells FOX6 News United Flight 5330 en route to Milwaukee from Denver landed safely Sunday evening, September 27th after experiencing an apparent mechanical issue while on the taxiway.The aircraft landed safely as scheduled around 7:00 p.m.Once the aircraft landed, we're told the pilot reported an apparent mechanical issue while the plane was on the taxiway.
First responders simulate plane crash at Mitchell Airport: "Train for real life and hope it never happens"
MILWAUKEE -- The training is critical, and required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
MILWAUKEE -- The training is critical, and required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
"It's very dire out west:" Red Cross volunteer departs for Idaho to help wildfire victims
MILWAUKEE -- A Red Cross volunteer from southeast Wisconsin is heading west -- as wildfires spread in the Northwest.
MILWAUKEE -- A Red Cross volunteer from southeast Wisconsin is heading west -- as wildfires spread in the Northwest.
One hurt when fire truck overturns on runway at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Operations at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee County have returned to normal following a truck crash.Authorities say one person was injured when a truck belonging to the airport's fire department overturned during a training exercise at the airfield Friday morning, August 28thThe accident temporarily interrupted air traffic while emergency crews responded to the accident.
MILWAUKEE -- Operations at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee County have returned to normal following a truck crash.Authorities say one person was injured when a truck belonging to the airport's fire department overturned during a training exercise at the airfield Friday morning, August 28thThe accident temporarily interrupted air traffic while emergency crews responded to the accident.
United Express plane makes emergency landing at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A General Mitchell International Airport official says all passengers are safe after a United Express plane made an emergency landing due to a mechanical problem.Airport spokeswoman Pat Rowe says the United Express flight, operated by United Airlines, departed from Mitchell about 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28th -- when the pilots reported mechanical issues and returned to the airport.A photo of the plane from Mitchell International Airport shows a panel missing on top of one of the engines.
MILWAUKEE -- A General Mitchell International Airport official says all passengers are safe after a United Express plane made an emergency landing due to a mechanical problem.Airport spokeswoman Pat Rowe says the United Express flight, operated by United Airlines, departed from Mitchell about 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28th -- when the pilots reported mechanical issues and returned to the airport.A photo of the plane from Mitchell International Airport shows a panel missing on top of one of the engines.
New at Mitchell Intl. Airport: Frontier Airlines to launch non-stop service to Las Vegas
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines will launch new non-stop service from Mitchell International Airport to Las Vegas McCarren International Airport beginning October 25th.The new flights, which will operate seven days per week, will depart Milwaukee at 6:40 p.m. and arrive in Las Vegas at 8:40 p.m. The return flights will leave Las Vegas at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Milwaukee at 6:55 p.m. The new route is now available for booking online at flyfrontier.com.Frontier already offers daily nonstops from Milwaukee to Denver, Colorado and seasonal service to Cancun, Mexico.
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines will launch new non-stop service from Mitchell International Airport to Las Vegas McCarren International Airport beginning October 25th.The new flights, which will operate seven days per week, will depart Milwaukee at 6:40 p.m. and arrive in Las Vegas at 8:40 p.m. The return flights will leave Las Vegas at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Milwaukee at 6:55 p.m. The new route is now available for booking online at flyfrontier.com.Frontier already offers daily nonstops from Milwaukee to Denver, Colorado and seasonal service to Cancun, Mexico.
Pictures: Newest addition to Airbus passenger fleet lands at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- There is a passenger jet parked at Mitchell International Airport you do not often get to see in person.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a passenger jet parked at Mitchell International Airport you do not often get to see in person.
Public Art Committee dedicates "Slalom," new kinetic sculpture on display at airport's baggage claim
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Public Art Committee have dedicated a new public art display being installed as part of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.Tim Prentice, the Kinetic Sculptor selected by the Public Art Committee, has completed similar projects around the world and installed his “Slalom” display at Mitchell Airport this week.“This is a unique opportunity to play with light and achieve an ever-changing sequence of varied and unpredictable effects,” Prentice said. “Movement and changing light will draw the viewer’s attention to the work on display in this beautiful building.”
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Public Art Committee have dedicated a new public art display being installed as part of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.Tim Prentice, the Kinetic Sculptor selected by the Public Art Committee, has completed similar projects around the world and installed his “Slalom” display at Mitchell Airport this week.“This is a unique opportunity to play with light and achieve an ever-changing sequence of varied and unpredictable effects,” Prentice said. “Movement and changing light will draw the viewer’s attention to the work on display in this beautiful building.”
Alaska Airlines begins daily nonstop service between Mitchell Airport, Seattle-Tacoma Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines kicked off its new daily nonstop service between Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, July 1st.“Alaska Airlines has developed a great reputation among travelers and will be well-received in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines kicked off its new daily nonstop service between Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, July 1st.“Alaska Airlines has developed a great reputation among travelers and will be well-received in Milwaukee.
$45 million renovation project: Five baggage claim carousels now open at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was joined by County Supervisors Michael Mayo, Sr., Patricia Jursik, Jason Haas, Steve Taylor and Martin Weddle on Tuesday, June 30th to unveil the final phase of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.All five carousels are now open to the public, marking the end of major construction work on the Baggage Claim building.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was joined by County Supervisors Michael Mayo, Sr., Patricia Jursik, Jason Haas, Steve Taylor and Martin Weddle on Tuesday, June 30th to unveil the final phase of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.All five carousels are now open to the public, marking the end of major construction work on the Baggage Claim building.
KC-135 aircraft from 128th Air Refueling Wing lands safely at Mitchell Airport after in-flight emergency
MILWAUKEE -- A plane from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed without incident at General Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, June 17th after experiencing an "in-flight emergency."Major John Capra with the 128th Air Refueling Wing tells FOX6 News the KC-135 aircraft was out on a routine mission on Wednesday morning, and was returning from delivering troops to the United Kingdom.About an hour and 30 minutes from Mitchell Airport, as the plane was headed into Milwaukee, the aircraft's crew noticed a warning on a gauge on the aircraft's dashboard -- related to one of the four jet engines.An in-flight emergency was declared.As a precaution, one of the four engines that powers the aircraft was shut down in an effort to not damage the engine in question while in flight.The crew brought the aircraft into Milwaukee under the power of three engines.
MILWAUKEE -- A plane from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed without incident at General Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, June 17th after experiencing an "in-flight emergency."Major John Capra with the 128th Air Refueling Wing tells FOX6 News the KC-135 aircraft was out on a routine mission on Wednesday morning, and was returning from delivering troops to the United Kingdom.About an hour and 30 minutes from Mitchell Airport, as the plane was headed into Milwaukee, the aircraft's crew noticed a warning on a gauge on the aircraft's dashboard -- related to one of the four jet engines.An in-flight emergency was declared.As a precaution, one of the four engines that powers the aircraft was shut down in an effort to not damage the engine in question while in flight.The crew brought the aircraft into Milwaukee under the power of three engines.
Summer travel just got easier: Mitchell International adds new airlines, destinations
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airports are gearing up for summer vacations.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airports are gearing up for summer vacations.