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MEM expects more than 55,000 people to pass through checkpoint Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 55,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Memorial Day weekend travel period, which will take place between May 23 and May 28. The peak days are projected to be Thursday and Friday, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day. The projected throughput this weekend represents an increase of 5.8 percent compared to the same travel period in 2023, which was the busiest Memorial Day Weekend since 2008.

Airport Authority board passes FY 2025 budget

May 16, 2024

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a balanced MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025).

Memphis International Airport announces winners of 17th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition

May 10, 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 17th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition.

Spirit Airlines to launch seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and Dallas-Fort Worth starting July 11

April 30, 2024

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will offer seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting
July 11. The flight is scheduled to operate through November 5 three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Vacation Express resumes nonstop Memphis-Cancun flights

April 23, 2024

Vacation Express has announced that it will resume its summer nonstop weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) starting on May 19. The Memphis-Cancun service will be operated by VivaAerobus and will feature 180-seat Airbus 320 aircraft.

MEM Launches Recite Me Assistive Website Toolbar

April 18, 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has launched Recite Me, an assistive toolbar, on MEM’s website at flymemphis.com. The assistive tools include a screen reader, multiple reading aids, translation to over 100 languages, customizable styling options, and more.

Memphis International Airport receives $5 million for infrastructure needs

March 22, 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has received $5 million in federal funding toward the design and construction of a Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Facility. This funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 signed into law on March 9, 2024.

KBRA affirms Airport Authority’s “A+” rating

March 20, 2024

KBRA has affirmed an “A+” rating and stable outlook for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s (MSCAA’s) revenue bonds issued for Memphis International Airport (MEM).

MEM expects 45,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for Spring Break

March 6, 2024

Approximately 45,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Spring Break travel period, which will take place March 7-11. The peak days are expected to be March 8 and March 10 with projected throughputs of 9,500 and 10,000, respectively.

2023: A milestone year for Memphis International Airport

February 15, 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) experienced a milestone year in 2023, highlighted by a record number of 4.8 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) presented an overview of 2023 milestones at its Board of Commissioners meeting on February 15.