Southwest lands at MKE!

On November 1, Milwaukee will be seeing blue and orange. That’s because Southwest Airlines, the spirited low-fare carrier, will debut service from Mitchell Airport, operating 12 daily nonstop flights to some of the nation’s most popular business and leisure destinations.

Southwest will offer three daily flights each to Baltimore and Kansas City, as well as two daily flights each to Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla., and one daily flight each to Phoenix, Ariz. and Tampa, Fla.

In addition to nonstop service, Southwest will offer connecting service from MKE to 49 other destinations. Snap up some low fares now at www.Southwest.com.
 

Louisville or L.A.? Midwest has you covered

Kentucky Derby or Hollywood Walk of Fame? No need to choose because Midwest Airlines will resume nonstop service from MKE to both Los Angeles and Louisville this August. Nonstop daily service to the City of Angels begins August 1, and twice-daily nonstop service to Louisville begins August 2.

Midwest also has added a fourth daily nonstop flight to Indianapolis starting July 7 and will resume its popular seasonal service to Ft. Myers, Fla., Nov. 19 through April 19, 2010. Plan your trip now at www.MidwestAirlines.com.

To the Rockies and beyond! Frontier adds fourth flight to Denver

If your summer travel style is dually balanced by outdoor adventure and a cool city vibe, Denver is the destination for you, and Frontier Airlines has your ticket there. From July 1 to August 15, Frontier is turning up the heat on its service, adding a fourth daily nonstop flight (except on Tuesdays and Sundays) to the Mile High City from MKE.

With countless Colorado adventures awaiting, book your ticket now at www.FrontierAirlines.com.

Fly Delta nonstop to the Big Apple and Salt Lake City

Jump aboard Delta Airlines’ new nonstop flights from MKE to New York’s JFK Airport and Salt Lake City. The added service, which began in May, provides twice-daily flights from MKE to both destinations.

The new service also connects travelers to Delta’s extensive international destinations. With just one stop, Milwaukee passengers can fly to Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Visit www.Delta.com for details.
 

AirTran adds new routes, in-flight Wi-Fi

AirTran Airways, MKE’s fastest growing airline, is expanding its Milwaukee service routes and is among the first major airlines to offer passengers wireless, broadband Internet access in the air.

By summer’s end, AirTran passengers will be able to take advantage of Internet access on every AirTran flight.

Take wing on additional nonstop flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, St. Louis, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C., New York’s LaGuardia airport, Baltimore/Washington, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, and Tampa/St. Petersburg! Get your trip started at www.Airtran.com.
 

New passport rules in effect

If your summer vacation plans include traveling outside of the United States, including Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, leaving home without proper identification may wipe out your vacation faster than you can say “surf’s up!”

Passport identification – or a very limited number of other travel documents – is now required to be presented by U.S. and Canadian citizens entering the United States by land or sea, as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, a nationwide effort to strengthen border security.

For a full list of acceptable documents and special requirements for children, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738_2.html.
 

Honor flight carries WWII veterans to Washington D.C.

Honor Flight Network, a national organization that sponsors flights carrying World War II veterans to and from Washington D.C to visit their respective WWII memorials, along with other war memorials and historic sites, returned to MKE recently after the organization's third one-day, roundtrip flight.

The veterans onboard were welcomed home by a drum line and hundreds of family members, friends and supporters who showed their appreciation by cheering, waving American flags and holding up banners.

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