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.
Thanksgiving continues the trend of heavy passenger traffic at MEM. Approximately 90,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the peak Thanksgiving travel period, which will take place November 17-27.
The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is traditionally one of the busiest of the year for airports across the nation. As a result, travelers should prepare for heavier passenger traffic during this year’s Thanksgiving travel period, which will fall between November 17-27.
With numbers approaching or exceeding 2019 levels on certain days, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is projecting a total of 78,000 people to pass through the security checkpoint during the Thanksgiving travel period from Friday, November 19 through Monday, November 29. With numbers approaching 2019 levels, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.
MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 19, 2020) – Thanksgiving travel at Memphis International Airport (MEM) is expected to drive the busiest travel period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. While passenger volume is still expected to be down by more than 50% compared to Thanksgiving 2019, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen…
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Airport expects busiest holiday week since 2007 MEMPHIS, TN (November 21, 2019) – With record passenger numbers expected across North America during Thanksgiving week, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is offering tips for holiday travelers. Between Friday, November 22 and Monday, December 2, approximately 170,000 passengers are expected to arrive at or depart from MEM, an increase…
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MEMPHIS, TN (November 12, 2018) – With recent passenger growth trends matching increased capacity by airlines, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for a significant surge in travelers during the Thanksgiving travel period. The airport estimates that as many as 1,000-1,500 additional passengers per day could travel through MEM during this time. As a result,…
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