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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.

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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: Construction on new commercial lane begins

Preliminary work has begun on the creation of a new commercial ground transportation lane on the baggage claim level of the short-term parking garage. This phase of the project will not have a significant impact on passengers, though pedestrians will be required to cross the street at crosswalks only. Once completed, ground transportation services will be relocated to this new lane.

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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MEM on the Move: Airport modernization construction project begins

The first phases of the largest capital project in Memphis International Airport’s (MEM’s) history are underway.

MEM expects more than 48,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Labor Day Weekend travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 48,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 2024 Labor Day Weekend travel period, which will take place between August 29–September 3. The peak day is projected to be Friday, August 30, with more than 9,900 people passing through the checkpoint.

Advancement of drone safety continues in FAA UAS BEYOND Program

The UAS/drone teams at MSCAA and FedEx continue to support the FAA UAS BEYOND program, whose goal is to safely advance the introduction of UAS (drones) into the national airspace.

The History of MEM’s Sub-Basement Transit Tunnels

Did you know that there is a system of abandoned transit tunnels underneath MEM? When Memphis International Airport added Terminals A and C in the early 1970’s, these sub-basement transit tunnels were imagined as the future home of a tram system connecting passengers between future remote terminals, or as a connection to a future subway system.

Spirit to DFW flight launch - 11Jul24

Spirit Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and Dallas-Fort Worth

Spirit Airlines has launched seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The flight is scheduled to operate through November 5 three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Fourth of July fireworks

MEM expects more than 101,000 people to pass through checkpoint for July 4th holiday travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 101,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 4th of July travel period, which will take place between June 27 and July 8.

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