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Flying Together 2026

Memphis International Airport Hosts Mock Travel Experience to Ease Travel for those with Special Needs

On Saturday, May 16, nearly 100 participants gathered at Memphis International Airport (MEM) for its 2nd Annual “Flying Together” event. The program was designed to alleviate stress and anxiety that individuals and families with special needs often experience when navigating air travel.

Arts in the Airport 2026

Memphis International Airport announces winners of 19th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 19th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition.

Breeze to San Antonio launch - May 8, 2026

Breeze Airways launches nonstop service between Memphis and San Antonio

Breeze Airways has launched its new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The flight will operate twice weekly on Friday and Monday and tickets are on sale at www.flybreeze.com.

Marshall Stevens

Marshall Stevens elected as chairman of American Association of Airport Executives

Marshall Stevens, A.A.E., Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, was inducted as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2026-2027 during the 98th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition in Los Angeles, CA.

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines to add nonstop Memphis-Orlando service in July

Frontier Airlines has announced it will begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning July 5. The service will initially run three times weekly through September 13 (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) and then twice weekly thereafter.

GoodMaps and MEM

MSCAA Launches New Tech to Enhance Accessibility and Navigation

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) announced the launch of GoodMaps, an advanced indoor navigation and accessibility platform that transforms how travelers discover and navigate the Memphis International Airport (MEM).

MEM expects 90,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for Spring Break

More than 90,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the two – week Spring Break travel period, which runs from March 5-16. The peak days are expected to be March 8 and March 15, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.

Economic impact study: MEM supports 67,550 jobs and $10.7 billion in economic output in TN

The Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports (TAACA), representing the state’s five primary commercial service airports in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and the Tri-Cities, released the findings of its 2025 Economic Impact Study – based on calendar year 2024 data. The study affirms the aviation industry’s significant and expanding role as a driver of economic growth across Tennessee.

Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Austin in October

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting October 1, 2026. The flight is scheduled to operate six days weekly from Sunday through Friday.

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways to launch nonstop service between Memphis and San Antonio on May 8

Breeze Airways has announced that it will launch new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) starting May 8. The flight will operate twice weekly on Friday and Monday.

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