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Memphis International Airport offers travel tips for Thanksgiving week

MEMPHIS, TN (November 12, 2018) – With recent passenger growth trends matching increased capacity by airlines, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for a significant surge in travelers during the Thanksgiving travel period. The airport estimates that as many as 1,000-1,500 additional passengers per day could travel through MEM during this time. As a result,…
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American Airlines to add Memphis-Washington D.C. frequency in January; Flight will run four times daily on weekdays

MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 22, 2018) – American Airlines will add an additional frequency between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) on January 7, 2019. The airline will run four nonstop flights between MEM and DCA on weekdays, with one flight on Saturday and two on Sunday. The airline will use…
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Airport announces 2019 schedule for Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 19, 2018) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced its 2019 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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American Airlines adds second Memphis-Miami frequency at Memphis International Airport

MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 18, 2018) – American Airlines has added a second frequency between Memphis and Miami for passengers at Memphis-International Airport (MEM). The second route began on October 4. Tickets are on sale at www.aa.com. The second frequency will run five days a week: Monday-Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday.  For Memphis passengers, the additional flight will also…
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Memphis International Airport to host job fair on October 24

Memphis, Tenn. (October 9, 2018) – Local job-seekers can find out more about career opportunities at the airport when Memphis International Airport (MEM) hosts a job fair on October 24, 2018. The fair, which will feature at least 13 different airport employers, will take place from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the airport’s Project Center at…
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UAS-IPP Program Participants to Conduct Drone Tests at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

Operations Update 10-11-18:UAS-IPP Program Participants to Conduct Drone Tests at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium On Thursday, October 11, 2018, the Memphis Fire Department and Memphis Police Department will conduct drone flight tests at the Liberty Bowl Stadium in support of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot (UAS-IPP) Program. The operations will…
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Airport Authority’s Nathan Luce selected by Airport Business as “Top 40 under 40” honoree

MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 5, 2018) – Nathan Luce, Manager of Engineering and Construction for Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), was recently selected as one of Airport Business’ “Top 40 Under 40” honorees. According to Airport Business, “Top 40 Under 40 showcases top talent and leading thinkers in the aviation industry who are building success today and…
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Southwest Airlines launches Memphis-Denver service

MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 3, 2018) – Southwest Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Denver International Airport (DEN). The flight will run daily and Southwest will utilize Boeing 737 aircraft with an average of 143 seats. Tickets can be purchased at www.southwest.com. Denver is Southwest’s seventh destination from MEM, joining Baltimore,…
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Memphis Airport partners in federal drone program conduct successful demonstration

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (September 4, 2018) – Successful drone demonstrations were recently conducted by Memphis International Airport partners participating in a new U.S. Department of Transportation drone program. The operations were conducted at Agricenter International and included simulated runway and perimeter security inspections, as well as safety and backup procedures for drone operations. » View video from…
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MSCAA board awards modernization construction, jet bridge contracts; Project expected to be completed in early 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (August 16, 2018) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners has approved the selection of Flintco, LLC as the primary contractor for Memphis International Airport’s (MEM’s) B Concourse modernization construction and redesign project. The total of the contract is $122,582,530. The board also approved a $32,000,038 contract with Aero Bridgeworks…
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