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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.