MILWAUKEE (May 4, 2015) – Travelers will be able to choose from a number of new airlines and routes being launched this year from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). OneJet inaugurated nonstop service from Milwaukee to Pittsburgh this morning, after launching a new nonstop to Indianapolis last month.
At just one hour and fifteen minutes from gate-to-gate, OneJet is the fastest way for business travelers to have a meeting in Pittsburgh and return to MKE the same day.
“I am thrilled that OneJet is already expanding its innovative business model here to include service to Pittsburgh,” Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said. “We are always looking for more options for those who travel out of Mitchell, and when companies can successfully accomplish that, we're committed to helping them succeed and expand. OneJet’s decision to expand this service in Milwaukee is demonstrative of the high standard that has been set by Milwaukee County and GMIA staff.”
In April, Southwest launched new nonstop flights to San Diego and Dallas Love Field. Delta is adding a new nonstop route to Boston in June, and Alaska Airlines is starting Seattle service in July. OneJet’s additions of Pittsburgh and Indianapolis give Wisconsin and northern Illinois travelers fast, efficient access to important mid-sized business markets.
Average fares remain lower than O’Hare
Mitchell Airport is a regional low-fare leader. According to the most recent statistics from the Department of Transportation, average airfares at Mitchell are lower than 71 of the top 100 airports in the nation. Mitchell’s average fares are $32 less than Chicago O’Hare’s and $20 less than the national average.
Mitchell Airport offers nonstop flights to 39 destinations coast-to-coast, and 160 international destinations are available from Milwaukee with just one connection. MKE is served by Southwest, Delta, United, American/US Airways, Frontier, Alaska, OneJet and Air Canada. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at www.mitchellairport.com.
General Mitchell International Airport is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of Supervisors. The airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the airport’s capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.
