Airport eyes sweeter incentives to attract new flights

By Wayne Risher, Daily Memphian Updated: October 01, 2018 3:15 PM CT | Published: September 28, 2018 5:32 PM CT

Memphis International Airport is looking at sweetening incentives for new flights and possibly seeking money from the business community to help pay for it.

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Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.

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