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MEM expects more than 101,000 people to pass through checkpoint for July 4th holiday travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 101,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 4th of July travel period, which will take place between June 27 and July 8.

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 23 and May 28. The peak days are projected to be Thursday and Friday, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day. The projected throughput this weekend represents an increase of 5.8 percent compared to the same travel period in 2023, which was the busiest Memorial Day Weekend since 2008.

MEM expects 45,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for Spring Break

Approximately 45,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Spring Break travel period, which will take place March 7-11. The peak days are expected to be March 8 and March 10 with projected throughputs of 9,500 and 10,000, respectively.

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MEM expects 138,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for December holiday travel period

Approximately 138,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the peak December holiday travel period, which runs from December 15-January 2. The peak days are expected to be Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 with estimated throughputs of 8,500 and 8,900 respectively.

MEM expects 90,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for Thanksgiving travel period

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.

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from MEM

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.

MEM shares Fall Break travel tips

Fall Break continues the trend of heavy passenger traffic at MEM. More than 50,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint during the peak Fall Break travel period, which will take place October 5-9. MEM continues to strongly recommend that passengers arrive at the airport a minimum of two hours before their scheduled departure time.

MEM shares travel tips for Labor Day Weekend

Nearly 47,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Labor Day travel period, which will take place between August 31 and September 5. The peak day is expected to be Friday, when approximately 10,000 people are projected to pass through the checkpoint.

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MEM shares travel tips for 4th of July weekend

More than 55,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 4th of July travel period, which will take place between June 29 and July 5. The peak day is expected to be Friday, when more than 10,000 people are projected to pass through the checkpoint.

MEM shares summer travel tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Coming off its busiest week since 2008, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is projecting approximately 52,000 people to pass through the TSA checkpoint during the Memorial Day weekend travel period, which will take place between May 25 and May 30. The peak day is expected to be Friday, with more than 9,500 people passing through the checkpoint.

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