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Fourth of July fireworks

MEM expects more than 59,000 people to pass through checkpoint for July 4th travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 59,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Fourth of July weekend travel period, which will take place between July 1-7. The peak days are projected to be Thursday, July 3 and Sunday, July 6, with approximately 10,000 people expected to pass through the checkpoint each day.

Airport Authority statement on board resolution to rename MEM in honor of Fred Smith

This morning, the MSCAA board passed a resolution to rename Memphis International Airport in honor of Fred Smith. Click the article here to read the statement from President/CEO, Terry Blue, and download the full resolution text.

Knoxville

Allegiant to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Knoxville on September 4

Allegiant Air has announced that it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TSY) in Knoxville starting September 4.

Runway 5K at MEM

MEM’s Runway 5K Paves the Way to Support a Great Cause

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is excited to host its inaugural MEM Runway 5K on September 20. Participants will have a chance to run on one of MEM’s runways and get a close-up view of aircraft landing and taking off.

Cancun, Mexico

Vacation Express launches seasonal nonstop Memphis-Cancun flights for 2025

Vacation Express has launched its summer nonstop weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN). The flights depart on Sundays through July 20, 2025, allowing passengers to enjoy six-night vacation packages at a variety of resorts in the Cancun, Riviera Maya and Costa Mujeres areas.

MEM expects more than 55,000 people to pass through checkpoint Memorial Day Weekend

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 55,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Memorial Day weekend travel period, which will take place between May 22 and May 27. The peak days are projected to be Thursday and Friday, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways launches inaugural service at Memphis International Airport

Breeze Airways has launched its new service at Memphis International Airport (MEM), with its first incoming flight arriving at MEM from Tampa International Airport (TPA) at 4:25 pm this afternoon. The inaugural outgoing flight to TPA is scheduled to depart at 6:25 pm.

Arts in the Airport 2025

Memphis International Airport announces winners of 18th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition

Memphis International Airport (MEM) announced the winners of its 18th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 7.

Detroit, MI

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop service between Memphis and Detroit

Spirit Airlines has launched its new service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). The flight will operate four times weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

Delta at JFK

Delta Air Lines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and John F. Kennedy International Airport in September

Delta Air Lines has announced that it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City starting September 8, 2025. The flight will operate daily.

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