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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.  

MEM expects more than 90,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Thanksgiving travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects approximately 90,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Thanksgiving travel period, which will take place from November 22–December 2. The peak day is expected to be Friday, November 22 with more than 10,200 people expected to pass through the checkpoint.

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Spirit Airlines to launch seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will offer seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) during the Mardi Gras travel period. The flight will operate daily in 2025 from February 20-March 9.

Spirit to DFW flight launch - 11Jul24

Spirit Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and Dallas-Fort Worth

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

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

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.

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MEM Winter Weather Latest

The following information is being shared to media and the public regarding winter weather operations at MEM:

Christmas decor in terminal

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 Terminal Modernization & Seismic Program Open House on Nov. 29

Join us on November 29 from 9-11am at The Guesthouse at Graceland to meet the team and learn more about the MEM Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program. Explore upcoming opportunities for local subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and professional service providers.

MEM shares summer parking update, tips for travelers

Over the past few weeks, Memphis International Airport has seen a significant uptick in social media comments and inquiries about the parking situation. We have regularly included parking updates and information in our news releases about holiday and peak travel, most recently the 4th of July weekend. Moving forward, will utilize the website and social media to proactively remind passengers ahead of peak days in the coming weeks as summer continues.

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