MEMPHIS, TN (February 13, 2018) — Vacation Express will resume its summer nonstop weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) on Saturday, May 19. The Memphis-Cancun service will be available between May 19-August 4, with flights departing MEM on Saturday and returning Friday as part of six-night packages offered by…
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MEMPHIS, TN (February 8, 2018) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) continues to prepare for the next phase of its modernization project, which involves the modernization of MEM’s B Concourse as well as consolidating all airline, retail and food and beverage businesses into B upon completion of the project. During the B Concourse construction, all airlines will operate…
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MEMPHIS, TN (January 18, 2018) – Third quarter 2017 data released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) reflects a continued decrease in the average airfares at Memphis International Airport (MEM). Highlights: MEM’s average airfare for 3rd quarter 2017 was $379.29, a decrease of $26.32 compared to 2nd quarter 2017, and a decrease of $16.68 compared to 3rd quarter…
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Delta Air Lines has added a returning weekly seasonal flight to its schedule, with nonstop flights between Memphis and Orlando International Airport to begin on Saturday, February 17. The Memphis-Orlando flights will operate on Saturdays through March 31. Delta will utilize a 76-seat Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft for the service. Flight schedule: Memphis to Orlando Departs:…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2017) — In preparation for its concourse modernization project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) has added new food and beverage options for passengers and has relocated the PGA Tour Shop. The new airport amenities are designed to accommodate the increased flow of passengers to the A and C Concourses during construction on the B…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (December 21, 2017) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) today welcomed Air Canada’s decision to add a second frequency to its non-stop service between Memphis and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The additional service will begin on May 1 on the one-year anniversary of Air Canada’s return to MEM. “Air Canada’s Memphis-Toronto service…
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MEMPHIS, TN (December 12, 2017) – Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport will host the annual “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families on Friday, December 15. Children will arrive at the airport at 4:30 p.m. Friday to check in and receive special boarding…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2017) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced its 2018 schedule for its Jon K. Thompson World Class Tours. Named after Jon K. Thompson, one of the Airport Authority’s longest-serving board members, these tours are designed to give attendees a better look at the airport’s operations and a better understanding about…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (November 30, 2017) – Starting December 1, even more Memphis International Airport (MEM) passengers will be able to fly on United Airlines to New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) thanks to the addition of a larger aircraft. United is adding a 128-seat Airbus 319 aircraft on one of its frequencies to EWR. The…
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Memphis International Airport’s passenger and cargo traffic showed significant year-to-year growth in October 2017. A total of 197,093 passengers boarded planes at MEM in October 2017 compared to 184,437 in October 2016. The addition of nearly 13,000 passengers represents a 6.8% year-to-year increase. Origin and destination (O&D) traffic at MEM is running more than 10%…
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