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.
United Airlines delays flight for man to see dying mother
(CNN) -- If Kerry Drake missed his connecting flight, he wouldn't get to the hospital in time to say goodbye to his mother.Drake got the news on the morning of January 24 that his mother, who had been ill for years from rheumatoid arthritis and had been especially sick the last four months, was dying.To get to his mother in Lubbock, Texas, the San Francisco resident booked a United Airlines flight, with only 40 minutes between connecting flights in Houston.
(CNN) -- If Kerry Drake missed his connecting flight, he wouldn't get to the hospital in time to say goodbye to his mother.Drake got the news on the morning of January 24 that his mother, who had been ill for years from rheumatoid arthritis and had been especially sick the last four months, was dying.To get to his mother in Lubbock, Texas, the San Francisco resident booked a United Airlines flight, with only 40 minutes between connecting flights in Houston.
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.
Construction crews working on I-94 change plans due to weather
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Work was supposed to begin on I-94 on Monday, March 4th, but the snow headed toward southeastern Wisconsin caused crews to alter their plans.Drivers traveling from westbound I-794 to westbound I-94 have noticed backups and stop and go traffic on the stretch as construction crews prepare to add an auxiliary lane to I-94.Work was supposed to begin on Monday, but Old Man Winter had other plans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Work was supposed to begin on I-94 on Monday, March 4th, but the snow headed toward southeastern Wisconsin caused crews to alter their plans.Drivers traveling from westbound I-794 to westbound I-94 have noticed backups and stop and go traffic on the stretch as construction crews prepare to add an auxiliary lane to I-94.Work was supposed to begin on Monday, but Old Man Winter had other plans.
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.
Priority Driving School in Milwaukee closes its doors
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Priority Driving School on Milwaukee's north side (527 North 27th St.) has closed its doors and is no longer open for business.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) notified area driving schools regarding the closing and asked for assistance with enrolling students for the remainder of their driver education needs.Students currently enrolled in driver education at Priority are encouraged to contact the Driver Training School Coordinator at 608-264-7495 or email at dotdrvrtrnschool@dot.wi.gov.Additional details regarding this situation are found at wisconsindmv.gov.Priority Driving School is not listed as a BBB accredited business.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Priority Driving School on Milwaukee's north side (527 North 27th St.) has closed its doors and is no longer open for business.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) notified area driving schools regarding the closing and asked for assistance with enrolling students for the remainder of their driver education needs.Students currently enrolled in driver education at Priority are encouraged to contact the Driver Training School Coordinator at 608-264-7495 or email at dotdrvrtrnschool@dot.wi.gov.Additional details regarding this situation are found at wisconsindmv.gov.Priority Driving School is not listed as a BBB accredited business.
Construction project planned for I-94 WB out of downtown
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One week from Monday (on March 4th), a construction project is set to get underway on I-94 westbound out of downtown Milwaukee."Another work zone out there, so (drivers need to) be ready for it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One week from Monday (on March 4th), a construction project is set to get underway on I-94 westbound out of downtown Milwaukee."Another work zone out there, so (drivers need to) be ready for it.
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.
FOX6 Investigators: Drunk drivers still avoiding interlocks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 15,000 drunk drivers ordered to get a special breath-testing device installed on their cars have not done so.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 15,000 drunk drivers ordered to get a special breath-testing device installed on their cars have not done so.
State DOT brings new technology to traffic signals
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is deploying new technology to control six traffic signals along 1.5 miles of Highway 100 between Burleigh Street and Walnut Road in Wauwatosa.Beginning Tuesday, February 19th, the new signal system will adapt in real-time to changing traffic demands.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is deploying new technology to control six traffic signals along 1.5 miles of Highway 100 between Burleigh Street and Walnut Road in Wauwatosa.Beginning Tuesday, February 19th, the new signal system will adapt in real-time to changing traffic demands.
US Airways, American Airlines joining forces in $11 billion deal
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- US Airways and American Airlines are joining forces in an $11 billion deal to create the world's largest airline.The new airline, which will use the American Airlines name, will beef up American's network, particularly along the East Coast, where US Airways is a major player with its Washington-New York Shuttle and hubs in Philadelphia and Charlotte.The proposed merger of US Air and American parent AMR, which filed for bankruptcy in November 2011, is the latest in a series of moves that have combined what were 10 major airlines in 2001 into four mega-carriers.The combined US Airways-American joins United Continental, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines as the industry's dominant players in the United States.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- US Airways and American Airlines are joining forces in an $11 billion deal to create the world's largest airline.The new airline, which will use the American Airlines name, will beef up American's network, particularly along the East Coast, where US Airways is a major player with its Washington-New York Shuttle and hubs in Philadelphia and Charlotte.The proposed merger of US Air and American parent AMR, which filed for bankruptcy in November 2011, is the latest in a series of moves that have combined what were 10 major airlines in 2001 into four mega-carriers.The combined US Airways-American joins United Continental, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines as the industry's dominant players in the United States.
Crews to begin pothole repair Tuesday on I-94 in Racine County
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Drivers on I-94 in Racine County are finding plenty of potholes -- and crews are working to get these potholes repaired."Oh, you can see them all over the place!
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Drivers on I-94 in Racine County are finding plenty of potholes -- and crews are working to get these potholes repaired."Oh, you can see them all over the place!
Public meeting on I-43 bridges project held Tuesday evening
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public information meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of the I-43 bridges, from Howard Avenue to the Valley Bridge in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public information meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of the I-43 bridges, from Howard Avenue to the Valley Bridge in Milwaukee County.
I-43 bridges project to get rolling this week in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, February 7th that some long-term closures along I-43 in Milwaukee County will begin this week, and be in place until Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, February 7th that some long-term closures along I-43 in Milwaukee County will begin this week, and be in place until Summerfest.
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.
Power of Zero program goal: Zero traffic deaths in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is kicking off its Power of Zero program in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is kicking off its Power of Zero program in Milwaukee County.