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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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American Airlines to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Austin in January

American Airlines has announced it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting January 11, 2023.

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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.

Memphis International Airport celebrates Consolidated De-Icing Facility (CDF) Grand Opening

The grand opening for Memphis International Airport’s Consolidated De-Icing Facility was held on Tuesday, November 29. Dignitaries and leaders from Memphis and Washington, D.C. joined the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority in celebrating the facility, which was completed just in time for the heavy holiday cargo season.

Memphis International Airport offers Thanksgiving travel tips

With numbers approaching or exceeding 2019 levels on certain days, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

HMSHost hosting in-person restaurant job fair at Memphis International Airport (MEM)

HMSHost, world leader in travel dining, is hosting an in-person job fair to fill 85 full-time & part-time positions for a new Chili’s restaurant coming to Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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Hooks Institute Civil Rights Photography Exhibit Installed at Memphis International Airport

The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis and the Memphis International Airport’s co-hosted exhibit featuring the Fayette County Civil Rights Movement through the photographs of freelance photographer Art Shay is now open to the public.

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Airport Authority to host public meetings October 25 and 26 to present Master Plan Update

Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will host public information meetings on October 25 and 26 to present details of its current Master Plan Update (MPU). Both sessions will be held in the Central Ballroom of the Holiday Inn – University of Memphis.

Memphis International Airport to resume Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour on August 25

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced it will resume its Jon K. Thompson World Class Tours starting on August 25. The tours have been suspended since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. 

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Airport Authority President and CEO Scott Brockman to retire in December 2023

Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2023. The MSCAA board will now begin a process to identify and select Brockman’s successor as CEO.

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