Business Journal Report (3-21-13)
In business news for Thursday, March 21st, 2013 -- Mitchell International Airport has dropped its concourse closure plan.
In business news for Thursday, March 21st, 2013 -- Mitchell International Airport has dropped its concourse closure plan.
Eight WI airports could lose control towers due to sequestration
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sequester is about to have another casualty, at airports across the nation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sequester is about to have another casualty, at airports across the nation.
Airline passengers respond to planned TSA security changes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Tuesday, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced that small pocketknives and an array of sporting equipment -- which were banned from aircraft cabins in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- will be allowed in U.S. planes beginning April 25th.Groups representing Federal Air Marshals and flight attendants -- outraged over the Transportation Security Administration's decision to allow small pocketknives back into aircraft cabins -- say they will ask the TSA to reconsider the policy.Both groups say they learned about the policy change Tuesday, and charged that the TSA is forgetting about the terrorist attacks that led to the formation of the agency.FOX6 News spoke with passengers at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee about this changes one day after they were announced.Passengers at Mitchell Airport agree getting through airport security can be tedious.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Tuesday, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced that small pocketknives and an array of sporting equipment -- which were banned from aircraft cabins in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- will be allowed in U.S. planes beginning April 25th.Groups representing Federal Air Marshals and flight attendants -- outraged over the Transportation Security Administration's decision to allow small pocketknives back into aircraft cabins -- say they will ask the TSA to reconsider the policy.Both groups say they learned about the policy change Tuesday, and charged that the TSA is forgetting about the terrorist attacks that led to the formation of the agency.FOX6 News spoke with passengers at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee about this changes one day after they were announced.Passengers at Mitchell Airport agree getting through airport security can be tedious.
Snow removal a big task at Milwaukee's Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of flights were cancelled at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of flights were cancelled at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
Mitchell Intl. Airport reports some flight cancellations
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Flights to and from Chicago's O'HareInternational Airport are being cancelled because of the snowy conditions in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Flights to and from Chicago's O'HareInternational Airport are being cancelled because of the snowy conditions in southeast Wisconsin.
Planes diverted from O'Hare to Mitchell Airport due to weather
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Tuesday afternoon, February 26th flights were diverted to Milwaukee's airport from Chicago's O'Hare Airport -- due to the weather.Airport spokesman Ryan McAdams said depending on the airline, the aircraft will wait in Milwaukee until conditions in Chicago improve, when they would then fly to Chicago -- or passengers will travel to Chicago via bus.Flight 2338 to O'Hare from Dallas was one of the flights grounded at Mitchell Airport Tuesday."This is why I don't fly through Chicago -- a little aggravated," one traveler told FOX6 News.Ironically, most on this flight were in the Lone Star state for a snowmobile expo."We prefer to have this weather outside in Quebec.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Tuesday afternoon, February 26th flights were diverted to Milwaukee's airport from Chicago's O'Hare Airport -- due to the weather.Airport spokesman Ryan McAdams said depending on the airline, the aircraft will wait in Milwaukee until conditions in Chicago improve, when they would then fly to Chicago -- or passengers will travel to Chicago via bus.Flight 2338 to O'Hare from Dallas was one of the flights grounded at Mitchell Airport Tuesday."This is why I don't fly through Chicago -- a little aggravated," one traveler told FOX6 News.Ironically, most on this flight were in the Lone Star state for a snowmobile expo."We prefer to have this weather outside in Quebec.
Airport spokesman says Delta flight experienced mechanical trouble
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesman told FOX6 News a Delta flight experienced a mechanical issue Tuesday afternoon, February 19th at the airport.The flight number was 931.The plane was coming from Minneapolis/St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesman told FOX6 News a Delta flight experienced a mechanical issue Tuesday afternoon, February 19th at the airport.The flight number was 931.The plane was coming from Minneapolis/St.
Mitchell Airport sees few cancellations from Northeast blizzard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While many East Coast airports remain closed following a massive blizzard Saturday, travelers were surprised to learn that their flights in and out of Milwaukee went largely unaffected.Flight boards showed only a couple of cancellations, that affected passengers heading to New York and Boston.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While many East Coast airports remain closed following a massive blizzard Saturday, travelers were surprised to learn that their flights in and out of Milwaukee went largely unaffected.Flight boards showed only a couple of cancellations, that affected passengers heading to New York and Boston.
Mitchell Airport: Most flights arriving, departing as normal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With snow in southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday, February 7th, and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for most of the day, there were concerns of flight delays or cancellations at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.As of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, a Mitchell Airport spokesman told FOX6 News all runways were open at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With snow in southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday, February 7th, and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for most of the day, there were concerns of flight delays or cancellations at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.As of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, a Mitchell Airport spokesman told FOX6 News all runways were open at the airport.
Employee at Mitchell Airport allegedly stole $20K and hopped plane to Turkey
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Investigators say a former employee of HMSHost who worked at Mitchell International Airport stole $20,235 before hopping on a plane to Turkey.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Investigators say a former employee of HMSHost who worked at Mitchell International Airport stole $20,235 before hopping on a plane to Turkey.
Southwest Airlines launches new ad campaign
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southwest Airlines on Monday, February 4th held a premiere party for its new commercials.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southwest Airlines on Monday, February 4th held a premiere party for its new commercials.
Sheriff's officials escort woman off flight at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials escorted a woman off a flight coming into Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday, January 16th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials escorted a woman off a flight coming into Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday, January 16th.
Packers fans trek to San Francisco for the big game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While most of Packers nation prepares for their game parties here in Wisconsin, there is a contingent of fans who are doing their best to represent the green and gold in San Francisco.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While most of Packers nation prepares for their game parties here in Wisconsin, there is a contingent of fans who are doing their best to represent the green and gold in San Francisco.
Delta plane returns to terminal after experiencing engine problems
MILWAUKEE -- A commercial airplane carrying around 150 passengers returned to the terminal Sunday morning, December 23rd at around 9:30 a.m. after experiencing a mechanical problem.
MILWAUKEE -- A commercial airplane carrying around 150 passengers returned to the terminal Sunday morning, December 23rd at around 9:30 a.m. after experiencing a mechanical problem.
Flight cancellations mounting at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee has been seeing all rain all day.
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee has been seeing all rain all day.
Mitchell International Airport: Time for a name change?
MILWAUKEE -- Should the idea of changing the name of Milwaukee's airport be seriously considered?
MILWAUKEE -- Should the idea of changing the name of Milwaukee's airport be seriously considered?
Live shotgun shell found on Delta Airlines flight in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Passengers on Delta Air Lines flight number 1513 were taken off a plane in Milwaukee and rescreened after a man found a live shotgun shell at his seat.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Passengers on Delta Air Lines flight number 1513 were taken off a plane in Milwaukee and rescreened after a man found a live shotgun shell at his seat.
Business Journal Report (11-27-12)
In business news for Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 -- Tickets go on sale soon for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary celebration.
In business news for Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 -- Tickets go on sale soon for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary celebration.
FOX6 Investigators: 'Essential' air service or $200-million 'boondoggle?'
MILWAUKEE -- How much would you be willing to pay to save a small Wisconsin airport with two flights a day, when there's a major airport just 90 miles away?
MILWAUKEE -- How much would you be willing to pay to save a small Wisconsin airport with two flights a day, when there's a major airport just 90 miles away?
Veterans come home, proudly serve with TSA
MILWAUKEE -- Still proudly serving!
MILWAUKEE -- Still proudly serving!