MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2017) — In preparation for its concourse modernization project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) has added new food and beverage options for passengers and has relocated the PGA Tour Shop. The new airport amenities are designed to accommodate the increased flow of passengers to the A and C Concourses during construction on the B…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (December 21, 2017) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) today welcomed Air Canada’s decision to add a second frequency to its non-stop service between Memphis and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The additional service will begin on May 1 on the one-year anniversary of Air Canada’s return to MEM. “Air Canada’s Memphis-Toronto service…
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MEMPHIS, TN (December 12, 2017) – Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport will host the annual “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families on Friday, December 15. Children will arrive at the airport at 4:30 p.m. Friday to check in and receive special boarding…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2017) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced its 2018 schedule for its Jon K. Thompson World Class Tours. Named after Jon K. Thompson, one of the Airport Authority’s longest-serving board members, these tours are designed to give attendees a better look at the airport’s operations and a better understanding about…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (November 30, 2017) – Starting December 1, even more Memphis International Airport (MEM) passengers will be able to fly on United Airlines to New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) thanks to the addition of a larger aircraft. United is adding a 128-seat Airbus 319 aircraft on one of its frequencies to EWR. The…
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Memphis International Airport’s passenger and cargo traffic showed significant year-to-year growth in October 2017. A total of 197,093 passengers boarded planes at MEM in October 2017 compared to 184,437 in October 2016. The addition of nearly 13,000 passengers represents a 6.8% year-to-year increase. Origin and destination (O&D) traffic at MEM is running more than 10%…
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Disadvantaged, minority, women-owned businesses comprise 27% of spending MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 16, 2017) –Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has released its first annual Business Diversity Development report. According to the report, Disadvantaged, Minority and Women Business Enterprises (D/M/WBEs) were awarded 27% of the $46 million total spent in the areas of construction, professional services and…
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Frontier Airlines begins nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) today. The service will run three times weekly, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The airline will utilize a 186-seat Airbus 320 aircraft for the flight. Tickets are available at www.flyfrontier.com. The schedule is as follows: Orlando to Memphis Departs: 2:10…
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Partnership is first of its kind in airport industry MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 19, 2017) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced a partnership with technology company Aira that will provide expanded services for blind or low-vision passengers. The new partnership was announced this morning at the monthly Board of Commissioners meeting of the Memphis-Shelby County…
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New screening procedures for carry-on bags to better focus on threats MEMPHIS, Tenn. – To ensure the security of airline passengers and the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will implement new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items at Memphis International Airport (MEM) beginning tomorrow. The new procedures, which were announced earlier this year, require…
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