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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MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 8, 2020) – While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to significantly affect passenger traffic, the fall break travel period is expected to bring increased traffic to Memphis International Airport (MEM) starting October 9. Passenger volume is still expected to be down by more than 50% compared to fall break 2019…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (September 3, 2020) – The Labor Day holiday weekend is a popular one for travel, with students getting a break from school and adults taking advantage of vacation time. In light of COVID-19, MEM continues to prioritize cleanliness and safety for our passengers and wishes to make sure all travelers are aware of…
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Passengers advised to arrive at airport 2 hours before departure MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 9, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for another busy spring break travel period, with the heaviest travel days taking place March 12-15. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen about 33,600 passengers and employees during this period, a…
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The Christmas season is a popular one for travel, with students getting a break from school until the New Year and adults taking advantage of vacation time. With passenger numbers continually increasing, Memphis International Airport is expecting a busy holiday season. During the week of Thanksgiving, on Dec. 1, screened 10,744 passengers and employees, making…
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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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Passengers advised to arrive at airport 2 hours before departure MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 8, 2019) – Memphis International Airport is preparing for a busy upcoming fall break travel period, with the heaviest travel days expected between October 10-14. Airlines at MEM have a total of 45,740 available seats during that five-day period, and most flights…
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With growth trends expected to continue throughout the summer travel season, MEM is providing some travel tips for its passengers: Arrive early & check with airlines prior to traveling MEM is recommending that travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours before their departure time to ensure that they have plenty of time to…
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Memphis International Airport is preparing for another busy holiday travel week as Christmas approaches. Here are some tips for holiday passengers: Arrive Early & Check with Airlines Prior to Traveling MEM is recommending that travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours before their departure time to ensure that they have plenty of time…
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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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