MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 4, 2020) – 2019 ended with a flourish for Memphis International Airport (MEM), with the airport experiencing its busiest December since 2007 at the checkpoint. The hustle and bustle of the recent holiday season was indicative of MEM’s continued growth and set the stage for another year of milestones and exciting projects. Following…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 31, 2020) – On February 20, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will host a Business Diversity Development (BDD) workshop for local, minority and women-owned businesses at the airport’s Project Center at 4225 Airways Boulevard. The workshop, entitled “BDD Talks,” will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will feature Darius…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 16, 2020) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners has approved the selection of the UrbanArt Commission to lead a new art program for the modernized B Concourse at Memphis International Airport (MEM). The UrbanArt Commission will lead the creation of an ongoing art program, which will include identifying…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 14, 2020) – Allegiant has announced four new seasonal nonstop flights at Memphis International Airport, with new service beginning in May between MEM and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Flights between Memphis and Des Moines, Palm Beach…
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The Christmas season is a popular one for travel, with students getting a break from school until the New Year and adults taking advantage of vacation time. With passenger numbers continually increasing, Memphis International Airport is expecting a busy holiday season. During the week of Thanksgiving, on Dec. 1, screened 10,744 passengers and employees, making…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (December 14, 2019) – Delta Air Lines has announced that it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) starting August 1, 2020. Delta will utilize a 132-seat Airbus A319 for the route, which will operate daily. Tickets are now on sale at www.delta.com. Delta previously…
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MEMPHIS, TN (December 10, 2019) – Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport will host the 10th annual “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families on Friday, December 13. Children will arrive at the airport between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. Friday to check-in and receive…
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Memphis, TN (December 3, 2019) – DJI, a global company specializing in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) at Memphis International Airport. DJI joins several local participants involved in the Memphis program, including the City of Memphis, Memphis Fire Department,…
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Disadvantaged, minority, women-owned businesses comprise 30% of spending MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 21, 2019) –Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has released its 2019 Business Diversity Development (BDD) report. According to the report, Disadvantaged, Minority and Women Business Enterprises (D/M/WBEs) were awarded 30% of the $103 million total spent in the areas of construction, professional services and…
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Airport expects busiest holiday week since 2007 MEMPHIS, TN (November 21, 2019) – With record passenger numbers expected across North America during Thanksgiving week, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is offering tips for holiday travelers. Between Friday, November 22 and Monday, December 2, approximately 170,000 passengers are expected to arrive at or depart from MEM, an increase…
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