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MEM expects 105,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for December holiday travel period

Approximately 105,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 15-day December holiday travel period, which runs from December 19-January 2. The peak day is expected to be Friday, December 20 with an estimated 8,200 people passing through the checkpoint.

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End of Year Holiday Travel Tips to ReMEMber

Tis the season for holiday travel and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is expecting thousands of travelers for the upcoming holiday. To ease travel during the most wonderful time of the year from curb to gate, here are a few tips to re”MEM”ber.  

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MEM expects 138,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for December holiday travel period

Approximately 138,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the peak December holiday travel period, which runs from December 15-January 2. The peak days are expected to be Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 with estimated throughputs of 8,500 and 8,900 respectively.

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.

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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.

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Memphis International Airport offers holiday travel tips

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is projecting more than 111,000 people to pass through the security checkpoint during the 18-day holiday travel period that runs from Friday, Dec. 17 through Mon., January 3. With that in mind, MEM is sharing the following tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

Memphis International Airport offers Thanksgiving travel tips

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is projecting a total of 78,000 people to pass through the security checkpoint during the Thanksgiving travel period from Friday, November 19 through Monday, November 29. With numbers approaching 2019 levels, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

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Memphis International Airport offers tips for 4th of July weekend travelers

Coming off its busiest week since December 2019, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is sharing holiday travel information with passengers ahead of 4th of July weekend.

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Memphis International Airport offers holiday travel tips for passengers

MEMPHIS, TENN. (December 21, 2020) – While December holiday travel at Memphis International Airport (MEM) is not expected to exceed last month’s Thanksgiving traffic levels, the peak days during the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Christmas travel period (December 23 – January 4) are projected to fall on December 23, December 27 and January 3. Passenger…
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Yuletide Travel Tips from MEM

The Christmas season is a popular one for travel, with students getting a break from school until the New Year and adults taking advantage of vacation time. With passenger numbers continually increasing, Memphis International Airport is expecting a busy holiday season. During the week of Thanksgiving, on Dec. 1, screened 10,744 passengers and employees, making…
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