MEMPHIS, TENN. (May 28, 2020) – Southwest Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Phoenix International Airport (PHX) on Thursday, December 17. The flight will operate once a day, seven days a week. Tickets are on sale at www.southwest.com. The airline began operations at MEM in November 2013 and most…
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$120 million budget includes CARES funding, lower rent for airlines & tenants MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 21, 2020) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve the MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). The $120.75 million Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget sets the…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 20, 2020) – General DeWitt Spain Airport, a general aviation airport near downtown Memphis, will begin a runway resurfacing project in June. In accordance with FAA safety regulations, the project will require periodic closures of the runway while work is being performed, though the airport and contractor are working closely to minimize…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 13, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) is warning passengers about visiting unofficial airport websites that may contain inaccurate information about MEM and other airport services. The official MEM website is www.flymemphis.com. The unofficial sites are not affiliated with MEM and are generally promoted as “guides.” In addition to inaccurate information, some of…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 30, 2020) – The UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced its finalists for five new public art opportunities as part of the Concourse B reimagining. In February, UAC released three Calls to Artists for five new permanent artworks including a $350,000 suspended sculpture project…
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Funds will help offset lost revenue due to COVID-19 pandemic MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 16, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) will receive more than $24.68 million in relief funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program (CARES) Act airport grants that were announced Tuesday…
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Like many other airports around the nation, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is experiencing a reduction in passenger traffic this week as concerns about the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) have increased. While specific numbers are not yet available, MEM expects that passenger numbers will be significantly below previous projections for Spring Break. As a result, the airport…
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Passengers advised to arrive at airport 2 hours before departure MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 9, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for another busy spring break travel period, with the heaviest travel days taking place March 12-15. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen about 33,600 passengers and employees during this period, a…
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NOTE: Read January 2022 updated news on Delta’s nonstop MEM-BOS route here: https://flymemphis.com/2022/01/14/delta-air-lines-to-launch-nonstop-memphis-boston-service-in-september/ MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 6, 2020) – Delta Air Lines has announced that it will launch daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) starting October 4, 2020. Boston was previously MEM’s top unserved destination, with an…
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The UrbanArt Commission (UAC) is pleased to announce five new commission opportunities for site-specific art installations throughout the re-imagined Concourse B at the Memphis International Airport. These five commissions are part of a $1.5 million art program that will contribute to the modernization and reimagination of the terminal. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is in the midst…
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