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Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority releases 2022-2024 Strategic Overview

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has updated its Strategic Overview, a focused, comprehensive plan that outlines the organization’s goals between 2022-2024. The plan will act as a road map for Memphis International Airport (MEM) and MSCAA’s two general aviation airports for the next three years, ensuring improvement across all operational facets.

Boston, Massachusetts

American Airlines to launch new nonstop service between Memphis and Boston June 5

American Airlines’ new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) will officially launch on Sunday, June 5. The airline will operate a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route. With the addition of Boston, American Airlines will offer service between Memphis and nine destinations.

Arts in the Airport 2022 winners

Memphis International Airport announces student art and photography contest winners

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 15th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition. The winners were announced as part of a virtual event on May 25.

Cancun, Mexico

Vacation Express launches nonstop Memphis-Cancun summer service

Vacation Express has launched its nonstop Memphis-Cancun flights for 2022. The summer weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) runs through July 24.

MEM Modernized Concourse

Airport Authority board passes FY 2023 budget

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a balanced MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023).

Spirit Airlines launches service at Memphis International Airport

Spirit Airlines has launched its inaugural service at Memphis International Airport (MEM), with daily flights between MEM and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Cancun, Mexico

Vacation Express preparing for May 22 start for Nonstop Memphis-Cancun summer service

Vacation Express is preparing for its first nonstop Memphis-Cancun flights in 2022, which begin on May 22. The summer weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) will run through July 24.

Memphis City Council approves appointment of Albert Glenn to Airport Authority Board

The Memphis City Council has approved the appointment of Captain Albert T. Glenn to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners. Glenn, who was nominated by City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, will complete the term vacated by Jim Keras, who is stepping down from the MSCAA board after 15 years of service.

MEM Concourse Rotunda

Memphis International Airport offers Spring Break travel tips

MEM is projecting more than 38,000 people to pass through the security checkpoint during the 5-day holiday travel period March 10-14, with expected peak travel days on Thursday, March 10, Friday, March 11 and Sunday, March 13. MEM is sharing the following tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

Sunrise at MEM

S&P Global Ratings Affirms Airport Authority’s “A” Rating

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed “A” rating for Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s (MSCAA’s) revenue bonds issued for Memphis International Airport (MEM). MSCAA’s outlook is stable.

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