More than 90,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the two – week Spring Break travel period, which runs from March 5-16. The peak days are expected to be March 8 and March 15, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.
The Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports (TAACA), representing the state’s five primary commercial service airports in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and the Tri-Cities, released the findings of its 2025 Economic Impact Study – based on calendar year 2024 data. The study affirms the aviation industry’s significant and expanding role as a driver of economic growth across Tennessee.
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting October 1, 2026. The flight is scheduled to operate six days weekly from Sunday through Friday.
Breeze Airways has announced that it will launch new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) starting May 8. The flight will operate twice weekly on Friday and Monday.
Get the latest updates on winter operations at MEM here.
Memphis International Airport (MEM) served 4.8 million passengers and handled 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025. Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) presented an overview of 2025 highlights at its Board of Commissioners meeting on January 22.
With winter precipitation in the forecast this week, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is providing passengers with information about how winter weather affects air travel and how the airport works to keep the airport open.
Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport will once again host the “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families on Friday, December 5.
The Memphis International Airport (MEM), known as a top global cargo airport, launches a new integrated marketing campaign to focus on the passenger experience. The “Now @ MEM” campaign will highlight the airport’s innovation, ease of travel, and commitment to providing a world-class experience for all.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects an estimated 127,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 15-day 2025 December holiday travel period, which will take place between December 19-January 5. The peak day is projected to be Sunday, December 21 with approximately 9,300 people passing through the checkpoint.
