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MEM on the Move: New Commercial Ground Transportation Lane Construction Now Underway

MEM on the Move: New commercial ground transportation lane construction now underway

Construction has begun on the creation of the new commercial ground transportation lane outside baggage claim. Due to the active construction and barriers that are in place, passengers should only utilize crosswalks when walking to and from the terminal. This phase is expected to be completed in mid-December.

MEM expects more than 90,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Thanksgiving travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects approximately 90,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Thanksgiving travel period, which will take place from November 22–December 2. The peak day is expected to be Friday, November 22 with more than 10,200 people expected to pass through the checkpoint.

New Orleans

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

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will offer seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) during the Mardi Gras travel period. The flight will operate daily in 2025 from February 20-March 9.

New nonstop service between Memphis and Austin to begin on Delta Air Lines starting May 7, 2025

Delta Air Lines will launch daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting May 7, 2025. Delta will utilize a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route, which will operate daily.

Southwest nonstop to Las Vegas flight launch

Southwest Airlines launches nonstop service between Memphis and Las Vegas

Southwest Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The flight will operate five times weekly from Thursday through Monday. Tickets are currently on sale through June 4, 2025 at www.southwest.com.

Busy Concourse at MEM

MEM expects more than 50,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Fall Break travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects approximately 50,500 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the five-day 2024 Fall Break travel period, which will take place between October 3-7.

Nashville, TN

Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Nashville in April

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) starting April 8, 2025. The flight is scheduled to operate daily.

Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Las Vegas starting October 3

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will offer seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) starting October 3. The flight will operate five times weekly from Thursday through Monday.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Spirit Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Fort Lauderdale starting March 5

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) starting March 5, 2025. The flight is scheduled to operate four times weekly on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

MEM on the Move: Airport introduces new “Plan Your Flight” online tool

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has launched a new online feature, FlyMyAirport™, that allows passengers to plan and book their flights from www.flymemphis.com.

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