mizzou65201

A friend of mine was flying ex-ORD on Ash Wednesday. She inquired through social media whether there were any church services at ORD where she could receive ashes. I informed her of the ORD chapel at T-2...which, per its website, was having numerous services on Ash Wednesday.

I tell this story only because I think there is utility in making religious services/space available to time-crunched travelers outside of the scenarios you describe, although I see where you're coming from.

ally82

This is a great thread, by the way.

I was wondering if anyone ever caught a connection flight in Milwaukee. I'm going to be arriving on a Frontier plane and then leaving on a Chautauqua plane (as Frontier Express). The departure gate is in Concourse D.

Am I wrong to think that all departing *and* arriving flights operated by Frontier go to and from Concourse D? Will I have to go through a second security check, or will I remain within Concourse D the entire time?

I'm only concerned because there is approx. 30 min between arrival (that is, landing time) and the next take off. Luckily I snagged a front row seat for the first flight.

Thanks for your advice.

mke9499

You will not have to pass through security at MKE for your connecting flight.

http://mitchellairport.com/terminal.html#

Welcome to FlyerTalk and the Frontier forum!

ally82

Thanks! I figured that was the case, just wanted to be sure. (And now I see that little note on the page)

I've never been to MKE before; I'm so used to 1+ hour layovers.

Here's hoping the first plane is on time..... ^

knope2001

Interesting -- something I had not really thought about. And just as the airport bank branch at MKE largely serves employees at the airport, the chapel might have a notable role for airport employees in just this sort of circumstance. I wonder if the MKE chapel will be large enough for services, or more of a large nook in which to pray.


Quick tip for your connection. If your connection is departing from gates in the 20's (27/28/29) those are ground-level gates below the 30's gates.

49-45-43-41-39----51-53-54
48.................................55
47-46-44-42..............52-56
...................38.......
..........................29
...................36.......
..........................28
...................34.......
..........................27
...................30.......

....................security

As you walk past gates 30-38 you can see out the window across the way that there are RJ's down there, but the gates are right below you. There are escalators near D30 and D38, and stairs near D34 and D36 to get down there. If you get as far as security -- don't go out, just turn around and go down the escalator.

Your departing flght might not use the D27/28/29...some use jetway gates and some board from D54/55. Those are all easy enough to find. But people unfamiliar with MKE on a tight schedule sometimes overlook signs to D27/28/29 in their haste.

Let us know how it goes!

MikeFromMKE

That's some beautiful ASCII art!

ally82

Yep, I'm departing from D55. here's hoping I *arrive* near there....

flyYX

You should be fine. The gate agents are standing there to direct you to your connecting flight as you deplane. Also MKE is a medium sized airport and none of the concourses are all that big or overwhelming.

cyclonehokiece

Do not worry. MKE is very user friendly for connections as long as you are not changing airlines. You should have no issues. Concourse D is very user friendly.

RSVP

Cool diagram Knope. First chance I've had to look at this thread in the last few days.

ally82

well my questions became redundant due to a missed flight, but my return trip also went through MKE and was perfectly fine.

EXPENSIVE food though!!! YOUCH!!!!

mke9499

What eateries did you think were expensive? Were you referring to Nonna's?

There is a fairly good selection of "cuisine" and pricing throughout the airport. Of course, if you were in a rush, you probably just went to the first place you saw.

Glad that the return went smoothly.

MostlyAir

Can anyone elaborate on the construction on and around the runway? West side for clarification.

RSVP

Show me airport food that's not expensive.

kannon99

This summer 7R/25L is being extended to the west several hundred feet. In addition a new taxiway (A5) is being constructed to connect the far end of 7R. It will join up into the Cargo ramp in the SW corner of that ramp.

Also, two years ago a perimeter road was build that goes from the cargo ramp around the approach end of 7R. As of now it has paralleled the new 6th street now. This year that perimeter road will be extended and it will continue eastbound and parallel 7R/25L all the way to Howell Ave.