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Financial agencies issue updates to Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority ratings

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has received updates from financial rating agencies Moody’s Investor’s Service, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), and Fitch Ratings.

Kathy Graves Lee

New Heights – Kathy Graves Lee

After over 45 years, Kathy Graves Lee is preparing for a well-deserved retirement from the airline industry and more than four decades with Delta Air Lines.

Detroit, MI

Spirit Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Detroit in May

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) starting May 8. The flight will operate four times weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

Planes at MEM gates

MEM expects 48,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for Spring Break

Approximately 48,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the five-day Spring Break travel period, which runs from March 6-10.  The peak days are expected to be Friday, Sunday and Monday, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.

Spirit flight launch

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop service between Memphis and Fort Lauderdale

Spirit Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The flight will operate daily through April 10, then will operate three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Cancun, Mexico

Vacation Express to resume nonstop Memphis-Cancun flights in May

acation Express has announced that it will resume its summer nonstop weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) starting on May 25, 2025.

TMSP interim commercial drive

MEM on the Move: Interim Commercial Drive work underway

Work on the interim commercial drive is underway on the lower outer drive. The project is expected to be completed in April 2025. To accommodate the construction, coach buses have been moved from the upper/outer drive to the upper/inner drive. Shuttle buses and limos have been relocated from the lower/outer drive to the lower/middle drive.

Lighting Upgrade to LED

MEM on the Move: New LED lighting is a bright upgrade in 3-story garage

MEM’s 3-story garage got a significant lighting upgrade in February. The old high pressure sodium lighting was replaced with more energy efficient LED technology. The photo above illustrates what a difference the upgrade has made in the quality of lighting in MEM’s short and long term parking areas.

Spirit to NOLA Flight Launch

Spirit Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Spirit Airlines has launched seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) for the Mardi Gras travel period. The flight will operate daily through March 9 and tickets are on sale at www.spirit.com.

Southwest plane deicing

Memphis International Airport Winter Weather Update – 2/19/2025

Memphis International Airport is open for flights to arrive and depart. Airport crews are continuing to work around the clock.

However, airline flight schedules have been affected by the winter weather in Memphis and across the U.S. Passengers should check directly with their airlines before traveling today. Airlines manage all aspects of scheduling and will have the most up-to-date information.

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