2024 News Releases
MKE OFFERS WINTER ESCAPE TO WARM WEATHER DESTINATIONS
MILWAUKEE (December 11, 2024) – – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is giving Milwaukee travelers even more reason to fly this holiday season with expanded nonstop flights to warm-weather destinations. Multiple airlines at MKE will offer increased nonstop service to Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean beginning this month and running through the busy spring break season. In this final stretch of the year, MKE is prepared to welcome more than 250,000 arriving and departing holiday travelers.
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SOUTHWEST ADDS NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM MKE TO AUSTIN, TEXAS
MILWAUKEE (August 22, 2024) – –Southwest Airlines is adding to its list of destinations served from Milwaukee this spring with new nonstop flights to Austin, Texas. The exciting new service expands the list of nonstop cities offered from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) giving travelers access to a new destination not currently served nonstop from MKE.
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MKE PASSENGER TRAFFIC SOARS IN FIRST HALF OF 2024
MILWAUKEE (August 15, 2024) – –Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is continuing to grow as more Milwaukee travelers chose to fly local in the first half of 2024. In the first six months of this year, 3,158,314 travelers flew through Milwaukee’s hometown airport—a 10.91% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
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MKE UNVEILS NEW STUDENT ART INSTALLATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAD
MILWAUKEE (June 27, 2024) – –Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) have joined forces to introduce an exciting new art installation as part of a long-term partnership at the Airport. With MKE Airport gearing up for peak summer travel and MIAD celebrating its 50th Anniversary, this collaboration marks an exciting development for travelers and art enthusiasts alike.
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MORE FLIGHTS AND LARGER PLANES: MKE PREPARES FOR 2024 RNC AMIDST BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON
MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2024) – –Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is gearing up for the summer travel season as Milwaukee prepares to host the 2024 Republican National Convention this July. Airlines are adding more flights and upgrading to larger aircraft while MKE is planning for additional staffing and volunteers to accommodate the expected influx of travelers.
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TSA PRECHECK ENROLLMENTS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH CLEAR AT MKE
MILWAUKEE (June 5, 2024) – –Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport now offers the ability to enroll in TSA PreCheck without an appointment. Eligible adult U.S. citizens can enroll by visiting any CLEAR kiosk at MKE seven days a week between the hours of 6:00am-6:00pm.
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FLIGHTS FROM MKE TO JAMAICA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MILWAUKEE (May 21, 2024) – –Sun Country Airlines today announced plans to add nonstop international service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and two Caribbean destinations. The seasonal flights will operate during the peak winter and spring break periods beginning in December.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FLIGHTS FROM MKE TO DALLAS
MILWAUKEE (May 1, 2024) – –Ultra-low fare carrier Spirit Airlines today announced plans to add nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) this summer. The seasonal flights will begin July 11 and will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
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AIRLINES TO OFFER MASSIVE SPRING BREAK FLIGHT SCHEDULE FROM MKE TO WARM-WEATHER DESTINATIONS
MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2024) – –Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is gearing up for hundreds of flights to vacation destinations, making spring break getaways easier and more convenient for Milwaukee-area travelers. During the month of March, airlines are planning approximately 360,000 departing seats from MKE, up from about 300,000 seats in February. March 2024 departing seats are also up 19% compared to March of 2023.
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FRONTIER ANNOUNCES NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO PHILADELPHIA
MILWAUKEE (February 7, 2024) – –Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced plans to add nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this spring. The flights begin May 16 and will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays on an Airbus A320 aircraft.
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MKE EXCEEDS 6 MILLION PASSENGERS IN 2023
MILWAUKEE (January 31, 2024) – –Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is reflecting on a successful 2023—a year in which the Airport reached a new milestone in passenger traffic numbers, added new air service and concessions, and received award recognition for its outstanding customer experience and marketing programs.
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FRONTIER ANNOUNCES NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM MKE TO RALEIGH-DURHAM
MILWAUKEE (January 23, 2024) – –Ultra-low fare carrier, Frontier Airlines, will add nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) this spring. The flights begin May 16 and will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays on an Airbus A320 aircraft.
