2020 News Releases
GARDEN DISTRICT KITCHEN & BAR, GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL NOW OPEN
MILWAUKEE (December 22, 2020) – – – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is excited to announce the opening of two new dining options. The Garden District Kitchen and Bar and Great American Bagel can be found adjacent to one another on Concourse D.
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MKE RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MARKETING AWARD
MILWAUKEE (December 21, 2020) – – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport received international recognition at the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Marketing & Communications Virtual Conference last week, earning a top honor in the 2020 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Awards.
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'NO BOUNDARIES' RETAIL STORE OPENS AT MKE
MILWAUKEE (December 9, 2020) – – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is excited to announce the opening of a ‘No Boundaries’ retail store inside the Airport’s Main Terminal. This latest opening is part of a major refresh to the food, beverage, and retail offerings inside MKE.
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UNITED AIRLINES EXTENDS NONSTOP SCHEDULE TO FLORIDA
MILWAUKEE (December 8, 2020) – – United Airlines is extending its nonstop service between Milwaukee and two locations in Florida through April 2021.
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COAT CHECK SERVICE RETURNS TO MKE
MILWAUKEE (December 1, 2020) – – Just in time for the holiday season, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is proud to announce the return of its coat check service. This winter amenity is a hit among travelers, especially those heading to warm weather destinations.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP SERVICE TO MIAMI
MILWAUKEE (September 1, 2020) – – American Airlines is adding nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning November 7, 2020. The new flights will be offered every Saturday through April 4, 2021.
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MITCHELL GALLERY OF FLIGHT, USO LOUNGE NEW LOCATIONS
MILWAUKEE (August 25, 2020) – – The Mitchell Gallery of Flight and the USO Lounge have officially opened inside their new pre-security locations. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee County Supervisor John F. Weishan Jr., and several other distinguished guests joined together for an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the move and remodel.
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UNITED AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP SERVICE TO FLORIDA
MILWAUKEE (August 12, 2020) – – United Airlines today announced plans to add nonstop flights between Milwaukee and two popular Florida destinations this winter. The new daily service to Fort Myers and Tampa begins on December 17. The flights will be operated with full-size Airbus A319 aircraft, featuring in-flight Wi-Fi and First, Economy Plus, and Economy seating. Tickets are now available for purchase on united.com and the United mobile app.
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BRONZEVILLE CROSSING OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MKE AIRPORT
MILWAUKEE (August 11, 2020) – – Located post-security on Concourse C, Bronzeville Crossing highlights the collaboration between MKE and retail partner Paradies Lagardère to source local products from Milwaukee County neighborhoods and make them available to travelers. This partnership also highlights Milwaukee County’s vision to achieve racial equity by supporting local businesses owned by people of color.
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WHAT SUMMER TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW
MILWAUKEE (June 25, 2020) – – As more travelers take to the skies this summer, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has important travel information to share as passenger traffic gradually returns to the Airport. Passenger health and safety are top priorities at MKE, and there are special procedures in place.
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MKE TO BE FEATURED IN NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
MILWAUKEE (May 5, 2020) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), along with 22 other airports across North America, are coming together for JetStream Music Festival to support local musicians during the COVID-19 crisis.
The multi-hour livestreamed festival will take place at 5 p.m. CST on May 6 on each of the participating airports’ Facebook pages, including MKE’s.
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MKE NOW OFFERS COAT CHECK SERVICES TO TRAVELERS
MILWAUKEE (February 13, 2020) – Just in time for the upcoming spring break travel season, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is proud to announce the debut of a new coat check service. The new amenity is sure to be a hit with travelers heading to warm weather destinations.
In partnership with retail partner Paradies Lagardère, the new service will be offered inside the newly opened Summerfest Marketplace store, which is located pre-security in the Airport’s concession mall.
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SUMMERFEST MARKETPLACE OFFICIALLY OPENS AT MKE
MILWAUKEE (January 15, 2020) – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, along with Airport Director Brian Dranzik, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. President and CEO Don Smiley, and Paradies Lagardère President and CEO Gregg Paradies today unveiled the first-ever Summerfest merchandise store outside the grounds of Henry Maier Festival Park. At 3,466 square feet, Summerfest Marketplace, located inside the main terminal of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, is the largest retail space at MKE.
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UNITED AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FLIGHTS FROM MKE TO SAN FRANCISCO
MILWAUKEE (January 10, 2020) – United Airlines has announced that it will add new nonstop service from Milwaukee to San Francisco this summer. Beginning in June, United will add a daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for the upcoming summer travel season.
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