Bomb threat sends fighter jets to escort plane headed from Milwaukee to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP/WITI) — A plane from Milwaukee is escorted by F-16 fighter jets to Atlanta after officials say they received credible bomb threats.
ATLANTA (AP/WITI) — A plane from Milwaukee is escorted by F-16 fighter jets to Atlanta after officials say they received credible bomb threats.
TSA uncovers lipstick knife in carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) reported on Instagram on Tuesday, January 20th that a lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) reported on Instagram on Tuesday, January 20th that a lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport.
"Smoke in lavatory:" Commuter jet lands safely moments after leaving Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A US Airways commuter jet bound for Charlotte, North Carolina landed safely at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 20th shortly after taking off from the Milwaukee airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A US Airways commuter jet bound for Charlotte, North Carolina landed safely at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 20th shortly after taking off from the Milwaukee airport.
Report: Opponents of streetcar project to force delay on Common Council vote
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports opponents of the proposed streetcar project in downtown Milwaukee plan to "force a delay" on a decision during a meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports opponents of the proposed streetcar project in downtown Milwaukee plan to "force a delay" on a decision during a meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 21st.
Frontier Airlines shuts down reservation operations in Milwaukee, 140 workers affected
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Frontier Airlines announced on Friday, January 16th that it is shutting down its reservation operations in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Frontier Airlines announced on Friday, January 16th that it is shutting down its reservation operations in Milwaukee.
Big travel day: Packers fans fly out to Seattle for NFC Championship game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On to Seattle!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On to Seattle!
Flight headed to Phoenix from Milwaukee had to return to Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plane that took off from General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 13th for Phoenix had to return to the airport after taking flight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plane that took off from General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 13th for Phoenix had to return to the airport after taking flight.
End of an era: Very last AirTran Airways flight departs from Mitchell International Airport Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The very last AirTran Airways flight departed from General Mitchell International Airport on Sunday evening, December 28th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The very last AirTran Airways flight departed from General Mitchell International Airport on Sunday evening, December 28th.
Waiting at the airport on Christmas morning is tough, but it paid off, as families were reunited
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The airport isn't likely where most people want to be on Christmas morning, but sometimes, things don't go as planned.At Mitchell International Airport on Christmas morning, FOX6 News found sisters, waiting for one more."She had to come later than the rest of us," one of the sisters said.Tammara and Tim Coates was waiting for their three daughters.A mother and her two young children were waiting for a BIG surprise.The trip to Mitchell International Airport was supposed to be an in-and-out job for these families, but a text message delivered some bad news."We were constantly texting to make sure we were on time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The airport isn't likely where most people want to be on Christmas morning, but sometimes, things don't go as planned.At Mitchell International Airport on Christmas morning, FOX6 News found sisters, waiting for one more."She had to come later than the rest of us," one of the sisters said.Tammara and Tim Coates was waiting for their three daughters.A mother and her two young children were waiting for a BIG surprise.The trip to Mitchell International Airport was supposed to be an in-and-out job for these families, but a text message delivered some bad news."We were constantly texting to make sure we were on time.
Christmas Eve a busy travel day, but things go smoothly at Mitchell, drivers excited about low gas prices
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A very busy travel day on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th as folks hit the road to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A very busy travel day on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th as folks hit the road to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
Despite East Coast weather, most flights leave Mitchell Intl. Airport on time
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A winter storm is snarling travel across the East Coast the day before Thanksgiving.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A winter storm is snarling travel across the East Coast the day before Thanksgiving.
FAA data: Wisconsin airport runways see 20 close calls per year
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Data from the Federal Aviation Administration indicates there have been dozens of close calls on airport runways in Wisconsin throughout the past 13 years.A report by Gannett Wisconsin Media determined pilots have averted disaster 272 times at 12 of the state's airports, an average of about 20 times each year, since October 2001.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Data from the Federal Aviation Administration indicates there have been dozens of close calls on airport runways in Wisconsin throughout the past 13 years.A report by Gannett Wisconsin Media determined pilots have averted disaster 272 times at 12 of the state's airports, an average of about 20 times each year, since October 2001.
Suspicious object discovered on Delta flight headed to Atlanta from Milwaukee; plane returns to gate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Delta Airlines tells FOX6 News Delta Flight 1874 from Milwaukee to Atlanta had to return to the gate at General Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, November 19th after a suspicious object was found in a seat as the plane was taxiing out.Delta says all of those on board were de-planed, and authorities responded to the aircraft.The plane was able to take off shortly before 7:30 p.m. after it was cleared.Delta says it is assisting authorities in the investigation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Delta Airlines tells FOX6 News Delta Flight 1874 from Milwaukee to Atlanta had to return to the gate at General Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, November 19th after a suspicious object was found in a seat as the plane was taxiing out.Delta says all of those on board were de-planed, and authorities responded to the aircraft.The plane was able to take off shortly before 7:30 p.m. after it was cleared.Delta says it is assisting authorities in the investigation.
Casket cart for fallen heroes dedicated, presented to Southwest Airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Vietnam veteran presented Southwest Airlines on Tuesday, October 28th with a specialty casket cart intended to transport fallen heroes to their final resting place.The specialized cart is meant to honor those who risked their lives to protect freedom here in the U.S.The dedication ceremony for the cart took place at Mitchell International Airport."There's an old saying that some soldiers gave some, which would be myself, and there's others who gave all, which would be their lives, so this is the least we can do to honor them," Vietnam veteran Richard Kalashian said.CLICK HERE to learn much more about how the casket cart came to be.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Vietnam veteran presented Southwest Airlines on Tuesday, October 28th with a specialty casket cart intended to transport fallen heroes to their final resting place.The specialized cart is meant to honor those who risked their lives to protect freedom here in the U.S.The dedication ceremony for the cart took place at Mitchell International Airport."There's an old saying that some soldiers gave some, which would be myself, and there's others who gave all, which would be their lives, so this is the least we can do to honor them," Vietnam veteran Richard Kalashian said.CLICK HERE to learn much more about how the casket cart came to be.
Plane takes off from Mitchell International and is turned around & sent back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport officials tell FOX6 News a United Express plane had to be turned around and sent back to Mitchell after taking off on Monday, October 13th.We're told the United Express Flight 4580 was headed for Newark -- and was turned around due to a possible mechanical issue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport officials tell FOX6 News a United Express plane had to be turned around and sent back to Mitchell after taking off on Monday, October 13th.We're told the United Express Flight 4580 was headed for Newark -- and was turned around due to a possible mechanical issue.
"Benefit Cosmetics" automated vending kiosk installed at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go: a "Benefit Cosmetics" automated vending kiosk has been installed on Concourse C.Benefit Cosmetics, based in San Francisco, is one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the world.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go: a "Benefit Cosmetics" automated vending kiosk has been installed on Concourse C.Benefit Cosmetics, based in San Francisco, is one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the world.
More airline passengers are choosing Mitchell International Airport in 2014
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the eight consecutive month, Mitchell International Airport recorded an increase in passenger traffic, according the officials from the airport.A news release from the airport says passenger traffic for the year has totaled 4,515,724 through the end of August.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the eight consecutive month, Mitchell International Airport recorded an increase in passenger traffic, according the officials from the airport.A news release from the airport says passenger traffic for the year has totaled 4,515,724 through the end of August.
Passenger dies after landing at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 46-year-old man died after arriving on a flight at General Mitchell International Airport just before 3 p.m. Saturday, October 4th.Deputies responded to an alert of a Southwest Airlines passenger who was unresponsive and had stopped breathing.The plane landed at 3:00 p.m., and the man was taken off the plane onto the jet way where he was treated by GMIA Fire Rescue and Milwaukee Fire Department personnel.The man was pronounced dead shortly before 3:30 p.m. He has been identified as Mark Hensiak of Milwaukee.Sheriff’s Office detectives are conducting the death investigation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 46-year-old man died after arriving on a flight at General Mitchell International Airport just before 3 p.m. Saturday, October 4th.Deputies responded to an alert of a Southwest Airlines passenger who was unresponsive and had stopped breathing.The plane landed at 3:00 p.m., and the man was taken off the plane onto the jet way where he was treated by GMIA Fire Rescue and Milwaukee Fire Department personnel.The man was pronounced dead shortly before 3:30 p.m. He has been identified as Mark Hensiak of Milwaukee.Sheriff’s Office detectives are conducting the death investigation.
"This is going to be a very quick visit:" Travelers still feeling the effects of Chicago fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Things were much smoother compared to yesterday at General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 27th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Things were much smoother compared to yesterday at General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 27th.
"We're not going to miss the trip, we're just delaying it basically:" O'Hare fire impacts Milwaukee travelers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the past several hours on Friday, September 26th, Mitchell International Airport is nearly empty, but it was a much different case earlier today.A frustrating day, that continued to get worse."They just made an announcement, everything is canceled," said traveler, Bill Lubach.Hundreds of travelers coming and going from Mitchell International Airport, are forced to make other plans."I guess I have to find my luggage and go home and hopefully they can book me in the next few days," said Mary Katzer, traveler.The problem is miles away, a fire at an FAA facility in suburban Chicago is to blame.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the past several hours on Friday, September 26th, Mitchell International Airport is nearly empty, but it was a much different case earlier today.A frustrating day, that continued to get worse."They just made an announcement, everything is canceled," said traveler, Bill Lubach.Hundreds of travelers coming and going from Mitchell International Airport, are forced to make other plans."I guess I have to find my luggage and go home and hopefully they can book me in the next few days," said Mary Katzer, traveler.The problem is miles away, a fire at an FAA facility in suburban Chicago is to blame.