Mitchell Intl. Airport launches campaign touting non-stop flights

Mitchell Intl. Airport launches campaign touting non-stop flights

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International is working to draw more people to the state's largest airport by launching a $50,000 ad campaign aimed at educating local travelers about their flying options, and where to find them.Many people visit discount travel sites such as Expedia or Travelocity when booking flights, but General Mitchell wants travelers to know there are other options available."We hear people say things like 'oh I wish we still had non-stop flights to Seattle,'" said Pat Rowe, Spokeswoman for General Mitchell International Airport. "They don't realize that we do have non-stop flights to those cities but they don't show up on Orbitz or Expedia or Travelocity.

Weather causing delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport

Weather causing delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather is wreaking havoc at airports across the country -- including General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.The cold, along with snow in other places has created flight delays and cancellations.FOX6 News found people out at Mitchell sleeping in chairs Tuesday morning, January 7th.One frustrated passenger told us what happened after her flight was cancelled."They wanted to send us from here to Denver, to Oakland, to L.A. and them possibly to Tucson -- five flights in one day to get to Tucson, Arizona," Ilene Southwick said.Southwick ended up rescheduling for a flight on Thursday.One passenger said another reason for the delays and cancellations is that a number of the flight crews are being forced to rest.If you have a flight coming up -- it is best to check with your airline to determine any delays or cancellations.

Country's wintry weather putting a kink in air travel plans

Country's wintry weather putting a kink in air travel plans

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The country's collective wintry weather is creating some kinks in travel plans -- and even airline passengers in Milwaukee are caught in the mess.Despite the bitter cold temperatures outside, Mitchell International Airport is rocking with activity."There are some short delays, there are some lengthy delays, there are some flights leaving or arriving on time.

Pilot identifies possible problem on flight scheduled to land at Mitchell

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a U.S. Airways flight was in the process of landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Monday evening when a pilot on board identified a routine mechanical issue and declared an emergency as a precaution.A Mitchell Airport spokeswoman says it happened around 7:45 p.m. Monday.An airport spokeswoman says a possible problem was identified on the plane, and the flight landed safely and taxied to the gate.

Delta flight from Minn. to Milw. has mechanical issue at Mitchell Intl.

Delta flight from Minn. to Milw. has mechanical issue at Mitchell Intl.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, January 1st, said the airport was dealing with a disabled plane.The spokesperson said the incident involved a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Milwaukee.The plane landed safely on the north/south runway just before 5:00 p.m.This was the only runway open at the airport due to the continued snowfall.Once on the ground, the airport spokesperson says the plane had a mechanical issue and was taken to the terminal by shuttle buses.The airport's maintenance crew was working to plow the east/west runway so it could be opened.The airfield reopened minutes before 6:00 p.m.Nan Hemming was one of the travelers watching the clock at Mitchell on Wednesday."It's a mess.

Weather causes concern over flights at Mitchell International

Weather causes concern over flights at Mitchell International

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Millions of Americans are hitting the road, taking a train or boarding a plane to celebrate Thanksgiving -- and some are running into detours due to the weather.A strong storm struck much of the eastern United States on Wednesday, November 27th, complicating holiday travel plans for many of the 43 million Americans who filled the nation's highways, airports, and train and bus stations.By the afternoon, delays were reported at several airports in the Northeast.At Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, one flight was cancelled to Philadelphia -- and many travelers were keeping their eyes on the departure boards, and keeping their fingers crossed.FOX6 News on Wednesday ran into Brian Radday, a UW-Madison student excited to fly home to New York for Thanksgiving."I haven't been home since summer," Radday said.Radday on Wednesday feared his flight to New York's LaGuardia Airport may be in jeopardy."I tried to move my flight to yesterday but I had a midterm.

Passengers deal with delays at Mitchell Intl. Airport

Passengers deal with delays at Mitchell Intl. Airport

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather meant a slower commute for some and caused others to wait hours at Mitchell International Airport to get on with their travel plans.“Our flight was leaving at 10; we gave ourselves a couple hours to get here, but ended up in the car for 4 hours.

Travelers at Mitchell International respond to LAX shooting

Travelers at Mitchell International respond to LAX shooting

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As news of the deadly LAX shooting spread late Friday morning, November 1st, people at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International were learning about the situation.One woman at the Milwaukee airport felt extra concern knowing her husband was at Los Angeles International around the time of the shooting.It was panic, just panic," said Emily Exten. "I knew that he had a connecting flight from San Fran to LAX and he should have landed by the time I heard the news."Reports of the shooting at Terminal 3 worried Exten that she hadn't heard from her husband.

FAA announces change in personal electronics usage

FAA announces change in personal electronics usage

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airplane travelers will soon be able to watch videos and play games with their electronic devices throughout their entire flight -- and not just above a certain altitude -- the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday, October 31st in a long anticipated announcement.

Co. Board to take up proposal to increase parking fees at airport

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Prices for flights are on the rise, and now, parking at Mitchell International Airport could soon cost a little more as well.A Milwaukee County Board Committee approved a proposal that would increase daily parking costs by 50 cents at all of its garages and lots.The increase is said to help make up lost revenue at the airport, since there are fewer people flying.The increase would result in a $2.6 million boost annually.However, one County supervisor believes an extra 50 cents is an inconvenience."It's not a chicken feed thing as far as a $2.6 million, you know, revenue enhancer, but let's just keep it simple and go with dollars," County Supervisor Mark Borkowski said.The proposal now moves on to the full County Board.

Plane headed into Milw. reports possible mechanical problems

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday evening, June 27th said a plane headed into Milwaukee from Minneapolis reported a possible mechanical problem with the plane.However, airport officials say the plane was able to land at the airport without incident.The plane belongs to Delta Airlines.It is unclear exactly what the potential problem with this plane was.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.

Plane from Air Refueling Wing forced to land at Mitchell

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesperson confirmed to FOX6 News that a disabled plane landed at the airport Tuesday evening, May 28th.The airport spokesman said a KC-135 from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed at the airport just before 7:30 p.m.The plane was forced to land due to a mechanical issue with one of its engines.No injuries were reported, and the plane was able to taxi back to the hangar under its own power.

Monday is first day of air traffic controller furloughs

Monday is first day of air traffic controller furloughs

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who fly frequently are encouraged to stay in touch with airlines, as the FAA on Monday, April 22nd began implementing furloughs on air traffic controllers as an answer to automatic budget cuts.The FAA has predicted there could eventually be flight delays of up to 90 minutes during peak periods.