Closed-door meeting set for Friday between Uber, airport officials on proposed new rules

Closed-door meeting set for Friday between Uber, airport officials on proposed new rules

MILWAUKEE -- An Uber spokeswoman tells FOX6 News a closed-door meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 10th involving Uber officials and those with General Mitchell International Airport.This, as a 90-day pilot program period involving Uber and Lyft services at the airport is set to expire on June 15th.The Uber spokeswoman tells FOX6 News at this point, there is no deal in place between the airport and Uber beyond the 15th of June.According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, airport officials have presented new rules that Uber and Lyft will have to follow to pick up passengers from the airport to the Milwaukee County Board.The proposed new rules call for fees of $3 for each pick-up, and $125 per pick-up vehicle per year.

Southwest flight from Michigan to Colorado makes unscheduled landing in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport tell FOX6 News a Southwest Boeing 737 airplane made an unscheduled landing at the airport on Monday afternoon, May 30th around 4:20 p.m.Southwest Airlines officials say maintenance employees discovered a small, non-safety related hose had become loose and caused a faint, unfamiliar odor.

Plane returns to Mitchell Airport after takeoff due to mechanical issue

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport say a plane had to return to the airport on Thursday evening, May 26th after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The Cessna Citation was able to land safely at the airport.The landing did not disrupt airport operations.

Mechanical problem: Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland lands in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland on Thursday, May 26th had to land at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The plane landed safely in Milwaukee around 3:30 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Man from San Diego, with family in Greendale, dies after medical emergency on flight to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a 36-year-old San Diego man died after suffering a medical emergency while on board a flight to Milwaukee.It happened early Monday morning, May 9th.Sheriff's officials were notified by General Mitchell International Airport officials of a medical emergency on board a flight to Milwaukee from Phoenix around 12:45 a.m.The flight crew reported an unresponsive passenger, unconscious and not breathing.Milwaukee County Airport Fire Department emergency personnel removed the man from the plane and continued resuscitation measures.Brendan Smith of San Diego was pronounced dead around 1:30 a.m. Smith's family in Greendale was notified.An investigation is underway.

Taxi cab drivers protest Uber, Lyft at General Mitchell International Airport

Taxi cab drivers protest Uber, Lyft at General Mitchell International Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee taxi drivers protested on Monday morning, April 11th at General Mitchell International Airport.These drivers said the playing field isn't fair when it comes to drivers of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.The taxi cab drivers said they're upset that Uber and Lyft drivers aren't regulated and licensed like cab drivers are -- allowing them to offer rides at half the price."They stealing from us, and they selling to people for half price and people have been happy with this because it's cheap," Alexander Friedman said.The cab drivers are also upset that Uber and Lyft drivers can use just about any vehicle, while cab drivers have to go through continuous inspections on their cabs under city rules.

Midwest snow storm: Most flights from Milwaukee to Chicago canceled

Midwest snow storm: Most flights from Milwaukee to Chicago canceled

MILWAUKEE -- A winter storm passing to the south and east of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 24th created headaches for air travelers -- especially those with connections in Chicago.A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport said the majority of flights from Milwaukee to Chicago were cancelled because of the storm.

Air travelers take note: Your chance to enroll in TSA Pre✓® is coming up in March

Air travelers take note: Your chance to enroll in TSA Pre✓® is coming up in March

MILWAUKEE -- Passengers looking to speed their way through airport security have an opportunity to enroll in the TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program at Mitchell International Airport next month.From March 1-4 and March 7-11, the airport will host a temporary TSA Pre✓® Enrollment Center behind the House of Harley-Davidson store in the Concession Mall.