2491 Winchester Rd., Memphis, TN 38116
+1 901 922 8000

Press Room

American Airlines launches nonstop service between Memphis and Austin

American Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The first incoming flight arrived at 9:10 pm on January 10, while the inaugural outbound flight departed January 11 at 8:20 am.

Airport Authority issues 2022 Business Diversity Development annual report

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has released its Business Diversity Development (BDD) report for the Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022).

Boston, Massachusetts

New nonstop service between Memphis and Boston to begin on Delta Air Lines starting May 8

Delta Air Lines will launch daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) starting May 8, 2023.

MEM Christmas holiday traffic expected to exceed prepandemic levels

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is projecting approximately 129,000 people to pass through the TSA checkpoint during the Christmas holiday season, which will take place between December 16 and January 2. With passenger volumes expected to be high and airlines booked to capacity, MEM is recommending that passengers arrive at the airport at least two hours before their scheduled departure time. This is especially important for travelers with early morning flights between 4-7 a.m.

Austin, TX

American Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Austin in January

American Airlines has announced it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting January 11, 2023.

Amber Floyd

MSCAA General Counsel Amber Floyd honored by Memphis Bar Association with Multiple Awards

Amber Floyd, General Counsel for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, was recognized Thursday, December 8, at the Memphis Bar Association’s annual meeting with the Sam A. Myar, Jr. Award and the W. J. Michael Cody Access to Justice Award.

Christmas decor in terminal

Memphis International Airport offers holiday travel tips for 2022

Following a Thanksgiving travel period that saw nearly 78,500 people pass through the checkpoint, MEM is offering the following travel tips for the upcoming Christmas travel period.

Memphis International Airport celebrates Consolidated De-Icing Facility (CDF) Grand Opening

The grand opening for Memphis International Airport’s Consolidated De-Icing Facility was held on Tuesday, November 29. Dignitaries and leaders from Memphis and Washington, D.C. joined the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority in celebrating the facility, which was completed just in time for the heavy holiday cargo season.

Memphis International Airport offers Thanksgiving travel tips

With numbers approaching or exceeding 2019 levels on certain days, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

HMSHost hosting in-person restaurant job fair at Memphis International Airport (MEM)

HMSHost, world leader in travel dining, is hosting an in-person job fair to fill 85 full-time & part-time positions for a new Chili’s restaurant coming to Memphis International Airport (MEM).

ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS