Airport crime spree: Two accused of shooting out car windows, stealing items
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens are accused of breaking into vehicles parked at General Mitchell International Airport.
Milwaukee's airport travelers feeling the effects East Coast blizzard: "I'm ready to get home"
MILWAUKEE -- The massive East Coast storm is affecting many here in Milwaukee.
"I'm kind of stuck:" East Coast blizzard causing delays, cancellations at Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- As a blizzard pounds the East Coast, travelers around the country are seeing their plans altered.
Governor Walker approves General Mitchell International projects totaling over $3.8M
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker announced the approval of three projects totaling over $3.8 million to rehabilitate the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
Frontier Airlines adding three more non-stop destinations from Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines is adding three more non-stop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport.Frontier will begin offering non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta in April.Other airlines at Mitchell already serve those destinations, although Frontier will be the first discount carrier offering non-stop service to Philadelphia.To introduce the flights, Frontier will offer a special discount fare of $49 one way to Atlanta and Philadelphia, with a $59 fare to Dallas.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Winter storm leads to delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport: "Hopefully we'll get there"
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, December 28th didn't just create a mess on area roadways.
Nearly 99 million were expected to travel this holiday season, low gas prices an added benefit
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 99 million Americans were expected to travel this holiday season -- whether it be by car, plane or train.
TSA issues new screening procedures to "safeguard transportation security"
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers in Milwaukee and across the country face new screening procedures.
Ismael Bonilla to start as new director of General Mitchell International Airport on February 1st
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport has a new director.Milwaukee County has Ā hired Ismael Bonilla as Mitchell Airport director -- eightĀ months after the prior airport chief abruptly resigned, the Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting.Bonilla is currentlyĀ the chief business development officer at Hi-Lite Airfield Services in Jacksonville, Florida.
Overjoyed families welcome Wisconsin National Guard soldiers, home in time for the holidays
MILWAUKEE -- Coming home for the holidays is impossible for some -- especially our servicemen and women deployed overseas.
āIām just so happy:ā Families share joyous reunion as soldiers return home for the holidays
MILWAUKEE -- They've already given the nation the gift of their service and now it's their turn to receive some time with their loved ones.
"Wings for Autism" program allows 'dress rehearsal' at airport for those with autism
MILWAUKEE -- The airport can be an intimidating place for anyone -- but those with autism may have a more difficult time.
It's been a journey, but everything's in place to make chapel at airport a reality, except the funding
MILWAUKEEĀ --Ā General Mitchell International Airport does not have one -- and there is a group of people who want to change that.
"It's been a breeze:" Few problems reported day before Thanksgiving; one of the busiest days for travel
MILWAUKEE --Ā The day before Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel days of the year -- with plenty hitting the road and the air en route to their Thanksgiving destinations.For those who got started early enough on Wednesday, November 25th, things went relatively smoothly."It`s been a breeze," Caroline Dobler said."I left at 6 this morning and it hasn`t been bad at all," Scott Reid said.
"Give yourself plenty of time:" Thousands more expected to hit the road & the air this Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE -- By ground or by air, plenty of people plan to travel this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Mitchell Airport officials expect 16% increase in Thanksgiving-related travel this year
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport officials are expecting a 16% increase in Thanksgiving-related traffic compared with last year.Airline officials project that more than 201,000 passengers will use the airport between November 20th and November 30th.The busiest days are likely to be Wednesday, November 25th and Sunday, November 29th.On those days, the airport could see 21,000 passengers each day -- about 2,000 more than an average day.The least busy travel day will be Thanksgiving Day itself, when airport officials expect about 12,000 travelers.CLICK HERE for Thanksgiving travel tips via the TSA.CLICK HERE for arrivals, departures, flight schedule information, and more at MitchellAirport.com.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Travel agent says there's concern after Paris attacks: "If I feel it's not safe, I'll be the first to say it"
MILWAUKEE -- After the Paris terror attacks on Friday, November 13th, many airlines are waiving change fees for flights to and from Paris.
Smoke seen coming from engine of private plane at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Smoke was seen coming from the engine of a private plane at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday evening, November 5th.Officials with the airport say no injuries have been reported on the plane (Cessna).The plane was stopped and parked -- with no further smoke being seen from the engine.
New options for air travelers: Frontier to have nonstop service to two Florida destinations
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines announced on Tuesday, September 29th that will soon have daily, nonstop service from Milwaukee to Fort Myers (beginning December 19th) and Milwaukee to Orlando (beginning January 5th).
United flight en route from Denver lands safely at Mitchell Airport after apparent mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokeswoman tells FOX6 News United Flight 5330 en route to Milwaukee from Denver landed safely Sunday evening, September 27th after experiencing an apparent mechanical issue while on the taxiway.The aircraft landed safely as scheduled around 7:00 p.m.Once the aircraft landed, we're told the pilot reported an apparent mechanical issue while the plane was on the taxiway.