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Statement from Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority on the passing of former board member Jon K. Thompson
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) is saddened to learn of the passing of Jon K. Thompson on October 11, 2026. Thompson served on the MSCAA board of commissioners from 1986-2013. The Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour at Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is named in his honor due to his passion for both MEM and the Memphis community.
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Southwest Airlines launches nonstop service between Memphis and Austin in October
Southwest Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The flight will operate six days weekly from Sunday through Friday.
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MEM provides travel tips for upcoming Fall Break periods
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is sharing travel tips ahead of upcoming Fall Break periods for area schools. With differing Memphis Metro area school schedules, MEM expects two travel periods to take place between October 1-5 and October 8-12. As many as 49,000 people could pass through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint for each of these time frames. The peak days are expected to be Friday, Oct. 2 and Friday, October 9 with approximately 10,600 people passing through the checkpoint each day.
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