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.
Travel trouble in Midwest creates frustrated fliers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ripple effect continues to be felt by fliers at General Mitchell International Airport on Friday, September 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ripple effect continues to be felt by fliers at General Mitchell International Airport on Friday, September 26th.
7th graders get a behind-the-scenes tour of Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
Electricial smell in cockpit prompts Southwest captain to declare emergency
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Milwaukee landed safely -- but only after an electrical smell in the back of the plane prompted the jet's captain to declare an emergency.A call came into Mitchell International Airport shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th for a possible mechanical problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Milwaukee landed safely -- but only after an electrical smell in the back of the plane prompted the jet's captain to declare an emergency.A call came into Mitchell International Airport shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th for a possible mechanical problem.
"We're making history:" Travelers have new option to fly direct to Cancun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport is making it a whole lot easier for Milwaukee travelers to take a Caribbean getaway!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport is making it a whole lot easier for Milwaukee travelers to take a Caribbean getaway!
Firefighters, dive team dispatched to call for help near Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded on Thursday, August 14th to a call for help in a culvert on the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.The fire department brought in its dive team to search the area.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded on Thursday, August 14th to a call for help in a culvert on the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.The fire department brought in its dive team to search the area.
Reunited after two years, Marine and his military dog reunited in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's common to see folks hugging when they reunite at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's common to see folks hugging when they reunite at the airport.
Get to your gate quicker: Mitchell Intl. Airport has new baggage screening facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A maze of what appears to be a complicated system of conveyor belts, is actually making your trip to Mitchell International Airport easier."We have a beautiful airport and this is a very, very exciting time for Milwaukee," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.In previous visits to the airport, you may have noticed seven giant luggage screening machines taking up part of the ticketing area.But now it's all done behind the scenes using a new In-Line Baggage Screening Facility."The best news for passengers here at Milwaukee is they can now hand off their luggage at the airline ticket counter instead of taking them to multiple explosive detective machines throughout the ticketing lobby," said Assistant Federal Security Director Robert Ronge.The bags are sent from the ticket counter conveyor belt into the new 24,000 square foot building where they're automatically screened.There are four machines that can each screen 750 bags per hour.If the bags don't pass the initial inspection, they're sent to a separate room to be examined by TSA officials."In addition, the system provides on-screen resolution capabilities for those security officers which reduces the number of re-scans and physical searches we have to conduct," said Ronge.It also reduces injuries, as there is new equipment that will lift the bags for TSA agents.And airport officials say the project didn't use any property tax dollars."TSA contributed about $21 million of that $30 million price tag that has been mentioned and $9 million has been contributed by the airport facility, and all of the state partners here at the airport," said Ronge.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A maze of what appears to be a complicated system of conveyor belts, is actually making your trip to Mitchell International Airport easier."We have a beautiful airport and this is a very, very exciting time for Milwaukee," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.In previous visits to the airport, you may have noticed seven giant luggage screening machines taking up part of the ticketing area.But now it's all done behind the scenes using a new In-Line Baggage Screening Facility."The best news for passengers here at Milwaukee is they can now hand off their luggage at the airline ticket counter instead of taking them to multiple explosive detective machines throughout the ticketing lobby," said Assistant Federal Security Director Robert Ronge.The bags are sent from the ticket counter conveyor belt into the new 24,000 square foot building where they're automatically screened.There are four machines that can each screen 750 bags per hour.If the bags don't pass the initial inspection, they're sent to a separate room to be examined by TSA officials."In addition, the system provides on-screen resolution capabilities for those security officers which reduces the number of re-scans and physical searches we have to conduct," said Ronge.It also reduces injuries, as there is new equipment that will lift the bags for TSA agents.And airport officials say the project didn't use any property tax dollars."TSA contributed about $21 million of that $30 million price tag that has been mentioned and $9 million has been contributed by the airport facility, and all of the state partners here at the airport," said Ronge.
Cleared for takeoff: $800,000 project at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
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Infestation: How is the Days Inn near airport dealing with bed bugs?
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- There is a continued quest to try to get rid of some unwanted guests that have taken up residence at a popular hotel near Milwaukee's airport!The Days Inn near General Mitchell International Airport is dealing with an infestation of bed bugs.On Tuesday, May 13th, a few employees walked off the job in protest of the problem --and city leaders are talking about what can be done to solve it."It's Tuesday and we still haven't seen anybody coming out here to take care of these rooms since Friday," Jason Haberman said.Haberman is a maintenance technician at the hotel that has about a dozen rooms with bed bugs.Haberman says he had hoped other employees would join him for a walkout on Tuesday morning in protest of how the situation is being handled, but there were few takers."A lot of them are scared of losing their jobs, which is understandable because they have families to support," Haberman said.Dennis Hargrove is a guest at the hotel.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- There is a continued quest to try to get rid of some unwanted guests that have taken up residence at a popular hotel near Milwaukee's airport!The Days Inn near General Mitchell International Airport is dealing with an infestation of bed bugs.On Tuesday, May 13th, a few employees walked off the job in protest of the problem --and city leaders are talking about what can be done to solve it."It's Tuesday and we still haven't seen anybody coming out here to take care of these rooms since Friday," Jason Haberman said.Haberman is a maintenance technician at the hotel that has about a dozen rooms with bed bugs.Haberman says he had hoped other employees would join him for a walkout on Tuesday morning in protest of how the situation is being handled, but there were few takers."A lot of them are scared of losing their jobs, which is understandable because they have families to support," Haberman said.Dennis Hargrove is a guest at the hotel.
Sober driver arrested for OWI when deputy crashes into her car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy rolls through a stop sign and causes a violent crash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy rolls through a stop sign and causes a violent crash.
Changes for travelers: Beware of construction at Mitchell Int'l Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are big changes taking place at Mitchell International Airport -- and they will be especially noticeable for people picking someone up, or travelers waiting to get picked-up.The entire baggage claim area is being re-done.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are big changes taking place at Mitchell International Airport -- and they will be especially noticeable for people picking someone up, or travelers waiting to get picked-up.The entire baggage claim area is being re-done.
Headed for the airport? Major traffic pattern changes begin Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Drivers and passengers at General Mitchell International Airport should be aware of major traffic pattern changes beginning Tuesday, April 29 due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.The Baggage Claim roadway will be closed to all vehicles except shuttles and buses.The best option for drivers to avoid delays is to use Hourly Parking.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Drivers and passengers at General Mitchell International Airport should be aware of major traffic pattern changes beginning Tuesday, April 29 due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.The Baggage Claim roadway will be closed to all vehicles except shuttles and buses.The best option for drivers to avoid delays is to use Hourly Parking.
Crews work small fire inside Mitchell Airport Monday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokesman confirms with FOX6 News that crews responded to the airport on Monday afternoon for a small fire.The fire reportedly occurred in the construction area of the airport's baggage claim -- a closed portion of the baggage claim.It happened around 4:15 p.m.A Mitchell spokesman says the airport's fire department was handling the fire and investigating how it started.No one was injured -- and normal airport operations were not interrupted.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokesman confirms with FOX6 News that crews responded to the airport on Monday afternoon for a small fire.The fire reportedly occurred in the construction area of the airport's baggage claim -- a closed portion of the baggage claim.It happened around 4:15 p.m.A Mitchell spokesman says the airport's fire department was handling the fire and investigating how it started.No one was injured -- and normal airport operations were not interrupted.
Private plane at Mitchell Airport has mechanical issue on runway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport says a private plane at the airport had a mechanical issue on the runway -- which disabled the runway for a short period of time on Sunday, April 6th.The spokesman tells FOX6 News two people were on board the plane -- and they were not injured.The airfield was closed to arriving and departing planes for about 10-15 minutes.The airfield has since reopened.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport says a private plane at the airport had a mechanical issue on the runway -- which disabled the runway for a short period of time on Sunday, April 6th.The spokesman tells FOX6 News two people were on board the plane -- and they were not injured.The airfield was closed to arriving and departing planes for about 10-15 minutes.The airfield has since reopened.