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.

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.

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.

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.

Southwest Airlines launches new ad campaign

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.

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.

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.

Mitchell International Airport: Time for a name change?

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.

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.

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?

Business Journal Report (11-5-12)

In business news for Monday, November 5th, 2012 - Southwest Airlines travelers are flying out of a new spot at Mitchell International Airport.

Paul Ryan to make campaign stop in Milwaukee on "Election Eve"

MILWAUKEE — Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is set to make a stop in Milwaukee on "Election Eve" -- with less than 24 hours to go before voters head to the polls.

Mitchell Airport rated #4 on list of "Best Airports To Get Stuck In"

MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport has been rated "number four" on a list of "Best Airports To Get Stuck In," according to a recent poll by online travel-dating website, MissTravel.com.

Flight situation at Mitchell International Airport improving after Sandy

MILWAUKEE -- In the aftermath of Sandy, concern remained Wednesday, October 31st regarding flights into and out of Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport.

Hurricane Sandy paralyzes travel to and from east coast

MILWAUKEE -- Hurricane Sandy is impacting travel plans of those across the nation as it is set to make landfall on the east coast Monday, October 29th.

East Coast storm "Sandy" affecting travel out of Mitchell International

MILWAUKEE -- Sandy -- a massive tropical storm packing powerful winds and the potential of life-threatening storm surges up to 11 feet high (according to the National Hurricane Center) has the East Coast bracing for bad weather.