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Transportation: Airport Plans Big Increase In Flights For Spring Breakers
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Airport Plans Big Increase In Flights For Spring Breakers

19% more flights than same time last year.

Transportation: Frontier Adding Nonstop Flights to Philly
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Frontier Adding Nonstop Flights to Philly

Flights to run three days a week out of Mitchell Airport with introductory fare of $19!

Transportation: Airport Has Best Traffic Year Since 2019
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Airport Has Best Traffic Year Since 2019

Milwaukee Mitchell confirms more than 6 million passengers traveled through airport in 2023.

Frontier Airlines Announces New Nonstop Flights from MKE to Raleigh-Durham
Transportation: Airport Closing In On Pre-Pandemic Traffic
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Airport Closing In On Pre-Pandemic Traffic

Milwaukee Mitchell on track to crack 6 million passengers for first time since 2019.

Transportation: Airport Gets Federal Funds for Runway Rehab
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Airport Gets Federal Funds for Runway Rehab

Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

MKE County: Southwest Airlines Announces Non-Stop Flights to San Diego
MKE County

Southwest Airlines Announces Non-Stop Flights to San Diego

Weekly flights to San Diego will start running in June 2024.

Transportation: Airport Finishes LED Lighting Project
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Airport Finishes LED Lighting Project

New LED lights provide better illumination and will cut costs in half for airport.

Transportation: Airport Must Improve Security System
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Airport Must Improve Security System

Cost is nearly $1 million. TSA requiring airports to screen employees for weapons, contraband.

Act Fast: Global Entry Appointments Available for a Limited Time
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Act Fast: Global Entry Appointments Available for a Limited Time

MKE Airport will host its first-ever Global Entry enrollment October 18-21

MKE Introduces Now Boarding Airport Magazine
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MKE Introduces Now Boarding Airport Magazine

New publication is available for free at the Airport Information desk

Transportation: American Airlines Begins Daily Nonstop Flights To Washington D.C.
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American Airlines Begins Daily Nonstop Flights To Washington D.C.

Nonstop flights to D.C. begin ahead of 2024 Republic National Convention in Milwaukee.

MKE to Host 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event
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MKE to Host 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Free event gives young girls a behind-the-scenes look at aviation careers

American Airlines Announces Daily Flights To Miami This Winter
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American Airlines Announces Daily Flights To Miami This Winter

Daily nonstops from MKE to MIA from December 21 through April 4

Transportation: Daily Flights To Miami Coming This Winter
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Daily Flights To Miami Coming This Winter

Milwaukee travelers will have a daily, one-stop connection to destinations in Caribbean and Latin America.

Transportation: American Airlines Announces Daily, Nonstop Flights to D.C.
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American Airlines Announces Daily, Nonstop Flights to D.C.

Two roundtrip flights a day from Mitchell airport will begin running in October.

Transportation: Sun Country Adding Winter Flights at Mitchell Airport
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Sun Country Adding Winter Flights at Mitchell Airport

More flights to sun country -- Mexico, Florida and Arizona -- announced by airline.

Private Aviation Facility Opens At Airport

Private Aviation Facility Opens At Airport

New facility provides business and general aviation services, and private jet charters.

Transportation: Southwest Adds Flights at Mitchell Airport
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Southwest Adds Flights at Mitchell Airport

Additional flights to nine destinations are scheduled in 2023.

Transportation: Mitchell Wins ‘Best Airport’ Award
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Mitchell Wins ‘Best Airport’ Award

Milwaukee's airport wins second annual award as one of best in North America for its size.

MKE Airport Awarded Federal Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Transportation: New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota
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New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota

Southwest adding daily, non-stop flights around typical Spring Break season.

Transportation: Mitchell Airport Adds New Parking Feature
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Mitchell Airport Adds New Parking Feature

Pay inside the airport and zip through the gate on your way home.

Transportation: Coat Check Returns to Mitchell Airport
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Coat Check Returns to Mitchell Airport

Winter travelers to southern or tropical vacations can have their coat waiting when they come back.

Transportation: Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound
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Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound

Demand is way up since pandemic, but airline capacity an issue for Mitchell International Airport.

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.

MKE Airport presents “Top Gun” film screening Downtown
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MKE Airport presents “Top Gun” film screening Downtown

Museum Center Park to host outdoor screening of the 1986 classic movie on National Aviation Day, August 19

Milwaukee Mitchell Celebrates Disability Pride Month
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Milwaukee Mitchell Celebrates Disability Pride Month

Adult-changing tables, Sunflower Lanyard Program are latest innovations implemented at MKE to help make travel accessible for all

Airport Adds Two New Flights

Airport Adds Two New Flights

Delta adds another flight to New York, Air Canada brings back a flight to Toronto.

Airport Restaurant’s New Menu Offers Iconic Local Foods

Airport Restaurant’s New Menu Offers Iconic Local Foods

Garden District Kitchen features Usinger's brats, cheese curds, fish fry, local beers.

Air Canada Resumes Service From Milwaukee Mitchell to Toronto
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Air Canada Resumes Service From Milwaukee Mitchell to Toronto

MKE welcomes back route previously suspended during COVID-19 pandemic

Delta Adds New Nonstop Service From MKE to New York – JFK
ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE
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ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

New flights to-and-from East Coast latest in expanded offerings at Milwaukee airport.

JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York
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JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York

Milwaukee Becomes Airline’s 110th Destination, Further Expanding Low Fares and Award-Winning Service to the Midwest

MKE Awarded 2021 International Airport Service Quality Awards
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MKE Awarded 2021 International Airport Service Quality Awards

Mitchell Airport recognized as one of world’s best airports for customer experience

Fly Spirit Nonstop from MKE to Myrtle Beach this Summer
Airport Offers Handy Coat Check Service

Airport Offers Handy Coat Check Service

Don't worry about having to carry your winter coat around Miami.

MKE Makes Travel Easier for Individuals with Disabilities
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MKE Makes Travel Easier for Individuals with Disabilities

First airport in Wisconsin to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Spirit Airlines Launches Four New Nonstop Destinations at MKE
Contour Airlines takes off from MKE to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh
Sun Country Airlines Takes Off from Milwaukee to Vegas, Minneapolis
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Sun Country Airlines Takes Off from Milwaukee to Vegas, Minneapolis

Airline positioned for further MKE growth later this year

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Recycling Runway Concrete

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Recycling Runway Concrete

The airport is currently in the middle of a $10.6 million runway resurfacing project.

Transportation: Fourth New Airline Adds Service to Milwaukee
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Fourth New Airline Adds Service to Milwaukee

Contour Airlines will offer nonstop flights to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

MKE County: County May Sue Airport Concessionaire
MKE County

County May Sue Airport Concessionaire

HMSHost runs five restaurants at airport and owes more than $2 million in rent.

Transportation: Spirit Airlines Adds More Flights, Destinations From Milwaukee
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Spirit Airlines Adds More Flights, Destinations From Milwaukee

Ultra-low-cost carrier will offer nonstop service to eight destinations by end of year.

Spirit Airlines Nearly Triples Milwaukee Service in Celebration of First Flights Taking to the Sky
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Spirit Airlines Nearly Triples Milwaukee Service in Celebration of First Flights Taking to the Sky

Spirit to give MKE More Go with New Routes to Cancun, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Phoenix and Tampa in addition to previously announced routes to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando

Transportation: United Airlines Adds Flights From Mitchell
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United Airlines Adds Flights From Mitchell

New non-stop flight running daily to Washington D.C. with departure and return trips.

Transportation: Southwest Adding Flights From Milwaukee
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Southwest Adding Flights From Milwaukee

A new non-stop flight to Miami and expanded service to other Florida cities.

Transportation: Third New Airline Coming To Airport
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Third New Airline Coming To Airport

Sun Country Airlines to offer nonstop service from Mitchell Airport to Cancun, four other destinations.

Transportation: JetBlue Will Start Flying From Milwaukee in 2022
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JetBlue Will Start Flying From Milwaukee in 2022

Low-cost carrier will offer nonstop service to Boston and New York City.

Southwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Destin, Florida
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Southwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Destin, Florida

Also extends existing nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota/Bradenton

United Adds Nonstop Service to Five Great Summer Destinations
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United Adds Nonstop Service to Five Great Summer Destinations

First-ever nonstop service from MKE to vacation destinations on the south, east coasts

Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport

Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport

Carrier will run three non-stop flights: to LA, Las Vegas and Orlando.

“Trunk to Terminal” Service Now Available at SuperSaver Parking
MKE Announces Campaign to End Human Trafficking
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MKE Announces Campaign to End Human Trafficking

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

United Airlines Extends Nonstop Schedule to Two Florida Destinations
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United Airlines Extends Nonstop Schedule to Two Florida Destinations

New Service from Milwaukee to Tampa and Fort Myers extended through April 12, 2021

Transportation: Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant
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Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant

Still down due to pandemic. County budget likely to adjust airport expenditures in 2021.

Airport Finances Under Pressure

Airport Finances Under Pressure

Mitchell International having trouble collecting payments from concessionaires.

Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center

Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center

New gallery has exhibit on a local Tuskegee Airman.

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.

Transportation: Airport Traffic Still Down in May
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Airport Traffic Still Down in May

Given the massive drop in traffic seen in April, May's slight improvement may be negligible.

Transportation: Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%
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Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%

Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.

Transportation: Airport Wins $600,000 Federal Grant
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Airport Wins $600,000 Federal Grant

Grant will be used to rehabilitate a runway at Mitchell International.

MKE Continues to Innovate: Coat Check Service Now Available
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MKE Continues to Innovate: Coat Check Service Now Available

Mitchell Airport becomes the only major U.S airport to allow travelers to check their coats

Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE
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Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE

New store features Wisconsin apparel, accessories, décor, and Summerfest merchandise.

United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and San Francisco
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United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and San Francisco

Daily summer service between the Brew City and the City by the Bay begins June 4, 2020

Alaska Airlines Doubles Milwaukee-Seattle Flights
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Alaska Airlines Doubles Milwaukee-Seattle Flights

Increases daily flights from one to two for summer 2020

Chose MKE to Add Flights, Jobs, and Millions of $$$ to our Hometown
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Chose MKE to Add Flights, Jobs, and Millions of $$$ to our Hometown

Results of the Airport’s recent economic impact study show that if Milwaukeeans choose MKE over a Chicago airport, we could add new flights, hundreds of new jobs and more than $200 million annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

New Food and Beverage Options for MKE Travelers
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New Food and Beverage Options for MKE Travelers

Cousins Subs and Starbucks open in Concourse C

Mitchell Ranks Higher in Cancelled Flights

Mitchell Ranks Higher in Cancelled Flights

Study ranks Milwaukee’s airport 29th of 75 in nation, but better than Chicago’s two airports.

Energy Efficiency Day: Milwaukee County Launches ‘Journey to Sustainability’ at Mitchell Airport
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Energy Efficiency Day: Milwaukee County Launches ‘Journey to Sustainability’ at Mitchell Airport

Sustainability management plan for airport reflects Countywide commitment to reducing environmental footprint and finding greener ways to operate

Make Change With Spare Change: New Donation Boxes at Airport to Help Fight Homelessness in Milwaukee County
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Make Change With Spare Change: New Donation Boxes at Airport to Help Fight Homelessness in Milwaukee County

County Executive Chris Abele introduces new donation boxes at Mitchell Airport, where travelers can donate to support Milwaukee County's Housing First endowment

VISIT Milwaukee Names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors
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VISIT Milwaukee Names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors

Board Directors volunteer their time to assist in providing overall strategic direction to VISIT Milwaukee and by advocating its mission to the community.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Airport Director at General Mitchell International Airport
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Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Airport Director at General Mitchell International Airport

Dranzik has been serving as interim director of the airport since September 14th.

Eyes on Milwaukee: County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar

Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Should County Operate Streetcar?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Should County Operate Streetcar?

Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.

Milwaukee County hires new airport director from private sector
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Milwaukee County hires new airport director from private sector

Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Challenges

Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Challenges

Public Policy Forum panelists agree: Federal money is becoming a less reliable source of infrastructure funding.

Dayton airport director has tough words about short time in Milwaukee
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Dayton airport director has tough words about short time in Milwaukee

Murphy’s Law: Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?
Murphy’s Law

Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?

The union? Chris Abele? John Weishan? Scott Walker? A frank assessment.

Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee
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Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee

Free Market Competition in Taxi Industry On Its Way to GMIA

Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs

Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs

Milwaukee County Transit has reduced service by 14% since 2000, and 13% of city households lack a car.

MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs
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MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs

Many employers formerly accessible by transit are no longer reachable that way; 13% of county households don't have use of a car

Plenty of Horne: We Need Better Transit!
Plenty of Horne

We Need Better Transit!

Suburban officials and business leaders at Downtown conference on transit call for better connections to the city.

Murphy’s Law: The Nuclear Option
Murphy’s Law

The Nuclear Option

Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?