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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.

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.

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.

Airport Authority board passes FY 2026 budget

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a balanced MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). 

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 launches nonstop service between Memphis and Austin

Delta Air Lines has launched daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Delta is utilizing a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route.

Breeze Airways to launch nonstop Memphis service to Raleigh-Durham and Tampa in May

Breeze Airways has announced it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and two destinations, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA), in May. TPA service will launch on May 7 and RDU service will launch May 9.

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.

Flying Together event

MEM Hosts Travel Experience for Children and Families with Special Needs

A few weeks before the official start of the summer travel season, Memphis International Airport partnered with Autism Resources of the Mid-South (ARMS), HMS Host, TSA, Delta Airlines, and countless volunteers to host Flying Together, an event specifically designed to support children with special needs and their families.

Transit tunnel fill timelapse

So long, MEM underground: Transit tunnel filling has begun

The long-dormant transit tunnel that lies two levels beneath the outer commercial drive will soon seal a piece of MEM history.

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