MKE Airport Launches Premium Bag Check Service for Travelers
The new service offers a faster, more convenient travel experience
Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2026) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) now offers Premium Bag Check service to help streamline the travel experience for MKE passengers. In partnership with Metropolis’ fully integrated airport mobility platform, this launch is part of MKE’s ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience through technology and customer-focused amenities.
With Premium Bag Check, Metropolis’ baggage solutions brand, MKE travelers can now drop off checked luggage near the Airport Information Desk and skip the airline ticket counter. This service is designed to save time and make travel at MKE even more efficient, especially during peak travel periods. The fee to use the service is just $4 per bag (airline baggage fees still apply).
“As we continue investing in the future of travel at MKE, it’s important that we provide services that make the journey easier, more convenient, and more seamless for our passengers,” said Airport Director Brian Dranzik. “Our partnership with Metropolis and the introduction of Premium Bag Check reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the traveler experience while strengthening Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport’s position as a modern gateway for Wisconsin. We’re excited to bring this service to our passengers just in time for the busy summer travel season.”
MKE’s new premium bag check service is available to travelers flying on Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines, and operates daily from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport offers nonstop flights to 30+ destinations coast-to-coast, and more than 200 international destinations are available with one easy connection. MKE is served by Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at flymke.com.
MKE is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of Supervisors. The Airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the Airport’s capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.
About Metropolis
Metropolis is the leader in applied AI and the developer of the nation’s fastest-growing airport mobility and modernization platform. Each year, its technology interacts with more than 50 million customers and processes over $5 billion in payments. One of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States, Metropolis adds more than 1 million new Members each month.
Metropolis is defining the Recognition Economy, a new age of personalized intelligence where presence replaces devices and credentials as the foundation for a more intuitive, connected, and human world. Its computer vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, enables checkout-free payments, and unlocks seamless, predictive, and personalized experiences across the real world.
Metropolis is a two-time CNBC Disruptor 50 winner (2025, 2026) and was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2026. Today, Metropolis’ proprietary AI powers the largest parking network in the United States, spanning more than 4,200 locations across 40 countries. To learn more, please visit www.metropolis.io.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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