Flights from Boston land in Milwaukee Monday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some flights from Boston landed in Milwaukee Monday night, April 15th -- following the devastating bombings during the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon.Among the passengers was former state Assembly Speaker John Gard -- who ran the marathon Monday.FOX6's Mike Lowe was at Mitchell International Airport speaking with travelers returning home Monday night.
Man allegedly armed with butcher knife arrested at airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 61-year-old Milwaukee man faces charges after alleged threatening employees with a butcher knife at Mitchell International Airport on Sunday, April 7th.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Delta flight 771 to Atlanta made an emergency landing at Mitchell International Airport Thursday morning, March 28th.Spokeswoman Pat Rowe told FOX6 News that an "indicator" went off in the plane, prompting the pilot to turn around and make an emergency landing.According to officials, the plane landed safely.No further information has been released -- including details surrounding the "indicator" that went off or if any injuries were sustained.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Delta changes concourses at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you fly Delta Airlines, you'll notice some big changes starting Wednesday, March 27th at Mitchell International Airport.Delta's fleet is moving concourses, from Concourse E to Concourse D.Concourse E is the smallest concourse at Mitchell, and now, Delta is vacating its former spot by taking over the vacated gates of Midwest and Frontier airlines at Concourse D.The airport says it'll provide a much bigger, more convenient space for travelers.Last year, the carrier expanded services to other cities, making it the second largest airline at Mitchell behind Southwest.“Right now, we're running about 30 flights a day.
County Board supervisors protesting likely closure of airport towers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Board supervisors protested the likely night closing of the airport tower at Mitchell International Airport and the complete closing of the tower at Timmerman Airport, saying that the closings would create safety and noise issues.The closings are likely to take place on April 7th, as a result of Congress’ failure to avoid across-the-board “sequestration” budget cuts.In a letter from the Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee to the delegation, the supervisors said: “We are aware that the Federal funding cuts may affect the night shift at General Mitchell International Airport (GMIA) control tower and fully cut staff at the Timmerman Airport control tower.
Business Journal Report (3-21-13)
In business news for Thursday, March 21st, 2013 -- Mitchell International Airport has dropped its concourse closure plan.
Eight WI airports could lose control towers due to sequestration
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sequester is about to have another casualty, at airports across the nation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flight cancellations mounting at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee has been seeing all rain all day.