Committee approves ordinance change to lift cap on taxicab permits at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s Committee on Transportation, Public Works and Transit on Wednesday, May 6th approved an ordinance change to lift the cap on the number of taxicab permits issued at General Mitchell International Airport.Only 50 permits currently exist at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s Committee on Transportation, Public Works and Transit on Wednesday, May 6th approved an ordinance change to lift the cap on the number of taxicab permits issued at General Mitchell International Airport.Only 50 permits currently exist at the airport.
OneJet now offering nonstop service from Mitchell International Airport to Pittsburgh
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers will be able to choose from a number of new airlines and routes being launched this year from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers will be able to choose from a number of new airlines and routes being launched this year from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Former Shell employee ordered to pay $19.4M for fuel leak at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 44-year-old Randy Jones of Houma, Louisiana, a former corrosion coordinator for Shell Pipeline Company was sentenced in federal court Thursday, April 30th to five years of probation and ordered to pay $19,377,785 in restitution.Previously, Jones pleaded guilty to knowingly failing to conduct required safety test between January and December 2011 and submitting the false data to the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).Jones’ violations were connected to a pipeline owned by Shell that delivered commercial aviation jet fuel to General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.In January 2012, a hole was discovered in the pipeline at Mitchell Airport after jet fuel began showing up in the soil surrounding the airport and Wilson Creek.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 44-year-old Randy Jones of Houma, Louisiana, a former corrosion coordinator for Shell Pipeline Company was sentenced in federal court Thursday, April 30th to five years of probation and ordered to pay $19,377,785 in restitution.Previously, Jones pleaded guilty to knowingly failing to conduct required safety test between January and December 2011 and submitting the false data to the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).Jones’ violations were connected to a pipeline owned by Shell that delivered commercial aviation jet fuel to General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.In January 2012, a hole was discovered in the pipeline at Mitchell Airport after jet fuel began showing up in the soil surrounding the airport and Wilson Creek.
"There was something unusual going on:" Milwaukee bound flight forced to land in Denver
DENVER (WITI) — Some concerning moments for passengers on board a flight headed to Milwaukee when their plane had to make an emergency landing in Denver on Friday night, April 24th.Officials say the Southwest Airlines flight #100 was traveling from Las Vegas to Milwaukee and was diverted to Denver after reporting "pressurization issues."Marilyn Biddle and other passengers on board were taken on quite the ride during their trip."He brought the plane down at a quick rate from about 35,000 feet down to 14,000 feet in just a couple minutes," said Biddle."I think everybody figured out there was something unusual going on," said Owen May, passenger.With 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, some felt the affects immediately."About an hour out of Las Vegas my ears popped to the point they don't usually pop like real ice picks in my ears.
DENVER (WITI) — Some concerning moments for passengers on board a flight headed to Milwaukee when their plane had to make an emergency landing in Denver on Friday night, April 24th.Officials say the Southwest Airlines flight #100 was traveling from Las Vegas to Milwaukee and was diverted to Denver after reporting "pressurization issues."Marilyn Biddle and other passengers on board were taken on quite the ride during their trip."He brought the plane down at a quick rate from about 35,000 feet down to 14,000 feet in just a couple minutes," said Biddle."I think everybody figured out there was something unusual going on," said Owen May, passenger.With 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, some felt the affects immediately."About an hour out of Las Vegas my ears popped to the point they don't usually pop like real ice picks in my ears.
“There is a demand:" Resolution asks that Milwaukee County lift cap on number of taxicabs at airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County could lift its cap on the number of taxicabs at General Mitchell International Airport.A proposal to lift the cap was brought up at the Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Wednesday, April 8th.The measure was tabled, and is expected to be discussed at the full Milwaukee County Board meeting later this month.It is Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan's resolution, and he says it's passage would be “good for the free market.”“It is ridiculous that we are stifling the free market by limiting the number of taxicab licenses to the airport,” said Weishan. “This measure will not only encourage free enterprise, it will give travelers a better chance to catch a cab from the airport in a timely fashion.”Weishan’s resolution says that the city of Milwaukee revised its taxicab licensing and permit regulations in response to a lawsuit filed by several taxicab operators and by the activities of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft – otherwise known as ride-sharing services.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County could lift its cap on the number of taxicabs at General Mitchell International Airport.A proposal to lift the cap was brought up at the Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Wednesday, April 8th.The measure was tabled, and is expected to be discussed at the full Milwaukee County Board meeting later this month.It is Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan's resolution, and he says it's passage would be “good for the free market.”“It is ridiculous that we are stifling the free market by limiting the number of taxicab licenses to the airport,” said Weishan. “This measure will not only encourage free enterprise, it will give travelers a better chance to catch a cab from the airport in a timely fashion.”Weishan’s resolution says that the city of Milwaukee revised its taxicab licensing and permit regulations in response to a lawsuit filed by several taxicab operators and by the activities of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft – otherwise known as ride-sharing services.
Southwest Airlines to offer daily, nonstop flights from Mitchell Airport to Dallas, Texas
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southwest Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas (Love Field) beginning Wednesday, April 8th.The new flights are part of an overall growth plan of Southwest’s Love Field operations which will see more than 180 daily departures by the end of the year.Southwest is the only airline in the United States where your bags fly free (first two checked bags, size and weight limits apply), and where you won’t pay a change fee to change your flights.Southwest Airlines took off on June 18, 1971.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southwest Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas (Love Field) beginning Wednesday, April 8th.The new flights are part of an overall growth plan of Southwest’s Love Field operations which will see more than 180 daily departures by the end of the year.Southwest is the only airline in the United States where your bags fly free (first two checked bags, size and weight limits apply), and where you won’t pay a change fee to change your flights.Southwest Airlines took off on June 18, 1971.
Fallen Marine, Staff Sgt. Kerry Kemp, returns home to Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- A fallen Marine returns to Port Washington for burial.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- A fallen Marine returns to Port Washington for burial.
Mitchell Intl. Airport "the first in the nation" to offer lactation suites for traveling moms
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mitchell International Airport now offers three lactation suites for nursing moms who choose Milwaukee for their travel needs.“MKE is proud to be the first airport in the nation to purchase Mamava Lactation Suites,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “The suites offer traveling moms the option of a clean, private and pleasant space to pump/nurse before boarding a flight to any of Mitchell Airport’s 38 nonstop destinations.”The Mamava Lactation Suites are freestanding pods that include two bench seats, a power outlet and fold down table for use with a breast pump, soft lighting, a mirror and space for luggage and/or a stroller.“Restrooms aren’t always the best solution for nursing moms, and we’re excited to make flying a little more peaceful for traveling moms who choose Mitchell,” Airport Director Terry Slaybaugh said.“Bravo, General Mitchell International Airport!” Metroparent Magazine editor Liz Paulsen wrote in an early review of the suites. “The pod is more spacious than I had imagined, and there is enough room for luggage or a stroller.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mitchell International Airport now offers three lactation suites for nursing moms who choose Milwaukee for their travel needs.“MKE is proud to be the first airport in the nation to purchase Mamava Lactation Suites,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “The suites offer traveling moms the option of a clean, private and pleasant space to pump/nurse before boarding a flight to any of Mitchell Airport’s 38 nonstop destinations.”The Mamava Lactation Suites are freestanding pods that include two bench seats, a power outlet and fold down table for use with a breast pump, soft lighting, a mirror and space for luggage and/or a stroller.“Restrooms aren’t always the best solution for nursing moms, and we’re excited to make flying a little more peaceful for traveling moms who choose Mitchell,” Airport Director Terry Slaybaugh said.“Bravo, General Mitchell International Airport!” Metroparent Magazine editor Liz Paulsen wrote in an early review of the suites. “The pod is more spacious than I had imagined, and there is enough room for luggage or a stroller.
OneJet Service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis begins April 6th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- OneJet announced on Wednesday, March 18th new nonstop service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis.Flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, featuring one hour gate-to-gate service, TSA precheck access for eligible customers, expedited boarding, and complimentary on board amenities.Service to Indianapolis begins on April 6th, with tickets now on sale via select corporate and online retailers, including American Express Global Business Travel and Expedia.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- OneJet announced on Wednesday, March 18th new nonstop service between Milwaukee and Indianapolis.Flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, featuring one hour gate-to-gate service, TSA precheck access for eligible customers, expedited boarding, and complimentary on board amenities.Service to Indianapolis begins on April 6th, with tickets now on sale via select corporate and online retailers, including American Express Global Business Travel and Expedia.
Terry Slaybaugh, Mitchell International Airport's new director is now on the job
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Terry Slaybaugh is the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport -- and he was officially introduced on Wednesday, February 18th.Prior to his arrival in Milwaukee, Slaybaugh was running the airport in Dayton, Ohio where he led an aggressive airport modernization capital program and helped the airport maintain fiscal stability during a turbulent time in the airline industry.As he takes over at Mitchell International Airport, Slaybaugh says his biggest challenge is adding more direct flights, and he says he needs help from local businesses."For us to be successful in getting some of the tougher markets that people want to see direct service to out of Milwaukee, I'm going to need the business community with me telling me what they're doing in those markets and why it's important to them," Slaybaugh said.Slaybaugh was hired after an extensive nationwide search and interview process, he replaces Barry Bateman who retired in April.“In the almost four years I've been in office, I have been directly involved with hiring decisions for leadership in many departments because I know the most important factor in any organization's success is its leadership.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Terry Slaybaugh is the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport -- and he was officially introduced on Wednesday, February 18th.Prior to his arrival in Milwaukee, Slaybaugh was running the airport in Dayton, Ohio where he led an aggressive airport modernization capital program and helped the airport maintain fiscal stability during a turbulent time in the airline industry.As he takes over at Mitchell International Airport, Slaybaugh says his biggest challenge is adding more direct flights, and he says he needs help from local businesses."For us to be successful in getting some of the tougher markets that people want to see direct service to out of Milwaukee, I'm going to need the business community with me telling me what they're doing in those markets and why it's important to them," Slaybaugh said.Slaybaugh was hired after an extensive nationwide search and interview process, he replaces Barry Bateman who retired in April.“In the almost four years I've been in office, I have been directly involved with hiring decisions for leadership in many departments because I know the most important factor in any organization's success is its leadership.
New for 2015: Mitchell Intl. Airport offers new airline, nonstop flights & technology
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new airline, new nonstop flights and the completion of the Baggage Claim Renovation Project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new airline, new nonstop flights and the completion of the Baggage Claim Renovation Project.
"It's all about the view:" Several inches of snow, tall piles make it difficult for drivers to see
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A foot of snow was registered at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport this past weekend, and even though most of that snow has been cleared from roadways, it's still making things difficult for drivers.Sheila Harris has a Hummer because the height helps her to see when she's driving.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A foot of snow was registered at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport this past weekend, and even though most of that snow has been cleared from roadways, it's still making things difficult for drivers.Sheila Harris has a Hummer because the height helps her to see when she's driving.
Delta flight headed to Atlanta forced to return to Mitchell Airport after experiencing mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Delta flight had to return to General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, February 3rd after experiencing a mechanical issue during takeoff, a Delta Air Lines spokeswoman tells FOX6 News.Delta Flight 1052 was headed to Atlanta from Milwaukee.The mechanical issue involved one of the aircraft's two engines.The Delta Airlines spokeswoman says the flight crew followed procedures and returned the Boeing MD-88 aircraft to Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Delta flight had to return to General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, February 3rd after experiencing a mechanical issue during takeoff, a Delta Air Lines spokeswoman tells FOX6 News.Delta Flight 1052 was headed to Atlanta from Milwaukee.The mechanical issue involved one of the aircraft's two engines.The Delta Airlines spokeswoman says the flight crew followed procedures and returned the Boeing MD-88 aircraft to Milwaukee.
"We take these threats very seriously:" Travelers feeling uneasy after spike in threats against airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
Terry Slaybaugh named new airport director for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What went wrong? KC-135 from 128th Air Refueling Wing forced to make emergency landing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.
Aircraft makes emergency landing at Mitchell Airport after experiencing possible mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane landed safely shortly before 9:00 p.m., and taxied back to the 128th Air Refueling Wing without a problem.It is unclear how many people were on board the plane.No one was injured.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane landed safely shortly before 9:00 p.m., and taxied back to the 128th Air Refueling Wing without a problem.It is unclear how many people were on board the plane.No one was injured.
Blizzard of 2015 not done yet, but the good news? Travel is beginning to get back to normal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The blizzard of 2015 isn't done yet.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The blizzard of 2015 isn't done yet.
Monster storm hitting Northeast having ripple effect on flights, affecting Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of flights are canceled.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of flights are canceled.
FBI pursuing leads after bomb threats made targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, one from MKE
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories: