Airport Improvement Magazine
September 2008
Caring for the environment was the topic of the day as Airport Improvement took a look at Mitchell Airport’s move away from diesel powered shuttles to more environmentally friendly compressed natural gas powered ones. The program, started in 2003, is already saving more than 3.84 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the air each year. The article also discussed Mitchell’s other green efforts including the use of ground power units at gates to decrease the use of jet fuel.
Chicago Tribune
August 3, 2008
The Chicago Tribune featured “The other airports” to help travelers avoid “long lines, gruff attitudes and a terminally stale smell” at Chicago’s biggest airport. None of that, they say, will be found at Mitchell Airport. Comparing Mitchell to Midway in size and feel, the Tribune called Mitchell a “manageable experience” with one main terminal and three concourses; and clean, carpeted and comfortable. The article touts “loads of deals to be had out of Milwaukee,” which can be found using the airfare comparison tool at www.flyMKE.com.
Chicago Parent
August 2008
Chicago Parent magazine plugged MKE as a family-friendly alternative Chicago airport, pointing out its convenient location, lower fares, cheaper parking and amenities for kids. The story directs travelers to visit www.flyMKE.com to compare airfares and parking fees.
USATODAY.com / Boardingarea.com
July 8, 2008
Travel etiquette writer Harriet Baskas arms travelers with resources to keep fearful flyers from feeling grounded, including Mitchell Airport’s “Overcoming Fear of Flying” class held twice each year at the airport and led by aviation psychologist and certified flight instructor Dr. Michael P. Tomaro.
Lake County News-Sun
July 3, 2008
The Lake County News-Sun reported on the launch of Mitchell Airport’s new website, www.flyMKE.com. The website was especially designed and intended for travelers in Lake and McHenry counties and offers tools for comparing Mitchell to its jam-packed counterpart, O’Hare, in the areas of airfares, parking fees and drive time.
Chicago Sun-Times
June 25, 2008
Nationally recognized news columnist Neil Steinberg says Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport is “not as far as you might think, and less cost and hassle than O’Hare.”
Chicago Tribune
June 23, 2008
On the front page of the Chicago Tribune’s travel section , “Writing with a Plane, not a Pen” reported on MKE’s latest uniquely delivered marketing message to Chicagoans. The skywriting stunt above Wrigley Field during June’s Crosstown Classic delivered the message, ”SKYMAILME.COM,” which was freehanded by the only female skywriter remaining in the country. A-first-hand flight experience was recounted by travel writer John Hilkevitch, who took a ride in the two-seater, vintage plane.
Sky Control: Aviation and Aerospace News
June 23, 2008
Popular online aviation trade Sky Control called MKE’s new viral site www.skymailme.com a leading-edge marketing tool.
USA TODAY
April 9, 2008
USA TODAY plugged Mitchell Airport in its report on “Airport Freebies,” touting both its free 30-minute garage parking for cars and its free unlimited motorcycle parking. At a time when airlines are cutting back on services and tacking on surcharges to compensate for rising fuel prices, it’s nice to park at an airport that gives you your space. After all, Milwaukee is the hometown of Harley-Davidson!
Lake Forester
March 27, 2008
Northern Illinois newspaper Lake Forester featured local columnist, pilot and travel expert, Chuck Wenk, as he praised Mitchell Airport over O’Hare . Wenk reminds Lake County residents that Mitchell can be reached by a brief 40-minute drive, heavy traffic is often avoided, parking is a steal – compared to O’Hare’s nearly $50 per day fee! -- and airline choices are abundant. The food options offered by Mitchell also are to Wenk’s liking, as is the service he receives each time he flies from MKE. “The folks from Milwaukee seem to still dress up for the ride,” he said. “Try it! You’ll love it!”
USA TODAY
February 4, 2007
USA TODAY reported that travelers at Milwaukee's Mitchell can now take their children to a new play area on Concourse D, near Gate D34. The play area is part of a $9.5 million expansion of Concourse D that was completed in December for Midwest Airlines. The story noted that Concourses C and E, now undergoing similar expansions, also will feature children's play areas by summer.
BootsnAll.com
November 2006
The popular BootsnAll Travel website featured the Mitchell Gallery of Flight aviation history museum, calling it "a nice little diversion if you have a long wait for your flight."
Frequent Flyer
November 2, 2006
Frequent Flyer reported on flourishing airport food concessions, including those at Mitchell Airport. The story plugged grab-and-go eats from the new Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express and Quiznos restaurants in Concourse D.
Conde Nast Traveler
October 2006
Readers of this top national travel magazine ranked Mitchell Airport as the best airport in the country for ease of connections and baggage handling.
Chicago Sun-Times
October 12, 2006
Chicago Sun-Times announced that Midwest Airlines, Milwaukee's hometown airline, reported a 10 percent increase in trips flown by Illinois passengers in 2006 compared to the previous year. The airport also reported a 5.8 percent increase in Illinois passengers between May and September, over the same period in 2005. The Sun-Times noted that Midwest had conducted a marketing campaign to persuade consumers in northern Illinois that it may be easier for them to drive to Milwaukee than to O'Hare.
USA TODAY
September 27, 2006
USA TODAY reported on Amtrak service to Milwaukee's airport station, noting that the $6.8 million station offers a 300-space parking garage plus free shuttle service to airport terminals.
Cheapflights.com
August 29, 2006
The popular travel website says Mitchell Airport understands "fast and tasty airport food," noting a couple new airport eateries, including Quiznos and Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express.
Kenosha News
July 8, 2006
This Illinois-Wisconsin border newspaper said that area residents eager for punctual flight departures should look no further than Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport, noting MKE's steady on-time departure rate of 83 percent - about 13 percent higher than that of O'Hare.
Crain’s Chicago Business
May 22, 2006
Chicago's business magazine tells readers to "Choose the 'third airport'...Milwaukee's airport is already there and growing." The article references Mitchell Airport's growth and highlights the airport as a "key opportunity.”
Libertyville Review
April 4, 2006
Northern Illinois Columnist Chuck Wenk spotlights the ease of traveling from MKE as compared to Chicago's Midway. He says there's no reason for North Shore residents to go to Midway, when they can instead drive to Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport, park their car for a reasonable rate and fly on any of the major airlines.