MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 25, 2018) – Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has extended the deadline for its B Concourse construction bidding from May 15 to June 15. The change will allow the pre-qualified prime contractors additional time to prepare pricing and form their construction teams. With the extension, the selection of the project’s contractor is…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Yes, travelers can fly with their firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. The Transportation Security Administration is inviting local media to Memphis International Airport (MEM) Tuesday, April 24 to learn how travelers can bring their firearms with them when they fly. The number of firearms at…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (April 19, 2018) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) has maintained its ranking as the world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport and the busiest cargo airport in North America, according to preliminary 2017 world airport traffic rankings released by Airports Council International. In 2017, more than 4.33 million metric tonnes of cargo were handled at MEM,…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (April 10, 2018) – Frontier Airlines has launched its new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The service, which is scheduled to be seasonal, initially runs four times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, then transitions to twice weekly beginning in June. The airline is utilizing…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 9, 2018) – Ride-share companies Lyft and Uber have introduced a new “Rematch” program at Memphis International Airport (MEM) that is designed to reduce wait times and provide drivers with more flexibility. Rematch allows drivers to accept ride requests immediately after dropping off a customer. Previously, drivers were required to return to…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 4, 2018) – In a significant step in its concourse modernization project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) will close its B Concourse for construction on Wednesday, April 4. Airlines, restaurants, and retail businesses will operate out of the A and C Concourses until the project’s expected completion in 2021. Below is a recap…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 26, 2018) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) passengers will soon be able to fly to and from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) thanks to the addition of larger aircraft by American Airlines. Beginning June 7, all American Airlines flights to DCA will utilize 76-seat Embraer 175 planes. Previously, the airline used…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 9, 2018) – The City of Memphis advised Airport Authority late Thursday, March 8, of a significant electrical failure affecting their ability to pump wastewater through MC Stiles Wastewater Treatment Plant. The result is a reverse flow of river water into the peninsula impacting General DeWitt Spain Airport. Residential areas are not…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 8, 2018) – Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) beginning October 3, 2018. The flight will run daily and Southwest will utilize Boeing 737 aircraft with an average of 143 seats. Tickets are now on sale at http://www.southwest.com/?src=PRPRPROCTBSE180308 …
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 7, 2018) – Allegiant has announced that it will begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) starting May 30. The flight will run twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. The flight is currently scheduled to be seasonal in nature, ending in mid-August, though strong demand could…
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