Delta bringing back Salt Lake City nonstop after 5-year absence
Delta Air Lines will add a Salt Lake City nonstop from Memphis International Airport next July, its first new destination from Memphis since it ceased hub operations in 2013.
Wayne Risher
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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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Transportation & Logistics Amazon limits Prime shipments via FedEx by third-party sellers
FedEx says Amazon could hurt small businesses by banning the e-commerce giant's third-party sellers from shipping Prime packages through FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery networks starting this week.
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Transportation & Logistics Big Cyber Monday can’t save FedEx from another earnings miss
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. missed Wall Street earnings expectations for the September-November quarter and further reduced full-year earnings guidance.
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Business Lawsuits mark anniversary of Wei Chen’s fatal crash in Atlanta
Lawsuits against Wei Chen’s estate and aircraft ownership entity raise questions about pilot’s qualifications and his jet’s history of mechanical problems in months leading up to Dec. 20, 2018 fatal crash.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx getting up off the mat, ‘lapping Amazon’ in 2021
FedEx looks to e-commerce, expansion in Europe and efficiency moves including flight hour reductions and fleet modernization to drive future profitability. Company officials say they can't count on trade growth.
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Transportation & Logistics Peak season sends logistics firms scrambling for workers
Memphis area transportation and logistics companies are scrambling to find enough employees in an era of full employment.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport sees signs of hope in latest air service moves
Memphis International Airport officials hope to parlay recent gains in nonstop flights, to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, into more service additions in 2020.
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City of Memphis Water supply study slowed by negotiations between MLGW, CAESER
A five-year, $5 million study of potential threats to Memphis’ drinking water supply has been slowed by protracted contract negotiations between MLGW and a University of Memphis research unit.
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Transportation & Logistics Blue Angels barnstorm through Millington to promote airshow
A Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet and two elite aviators stopped over at Millington-Memphis Airport Thursday, Jan. 2, to promote the MidSouth Airshow June 20-21.
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Transportation & Logistics Coach Penny, chef, whiskey maker among voices guiding travelers at Memphis International Airport
Seven notable Memphians, led by University of Memphis head basketball coach Penny Hardaway, are lending their voices to Memphis International Airport for overhead messages greeting visitors and giving helpful information.
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Transportation & LogisticsReturns keep FedEx, rivals busy
Double-digit growth in e-commerce returns are providing a bump for FedEx and other carriers as peak season winds down, opening a window of opportunity year-round.
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Business UPS pulls permit for $22.5 million expansion at Memphis airport hub
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service has applied for a building permit for $22.5 million in work at its hub at Memphis International Airport.
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Business Economic alliance aims to attract 3,800 jobs, $1.1 billion in projects in 2020
The Regional Economic Alliance announced goals for 2020 on Thursday, Jan. 8: 68 projects, 3,800 jobs, $1.1 billion in capital investment, $109 million to minority and women-owned enterprises.
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Business Public relations giant Harold Burson dies in Memphis at 98
Burson-Marsteller public relations agency founder Harold Burson died in Memphis Friday, Jan. 10, at age 98.
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Business Public meetings look at planned crude oil pipeline impacts, route
Public meetings about the proposed crude oil pipeline called the Byhalia Connection are scheduled in Memphis and North Mississippi Jan. 21-Feb. 8.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx building ‘a better mousetrap’ to corral e-commerce, boost profit
FedEx executives Frederick W. Smith and Alan B. Graf outlined three reasons for long-term optimism, the impact of Postal Service struggles and CEO succession plans during a recent podcast.
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Business Amazon unblocks Prime shipments on FedEx Ground
Amazon has relaxed a peak season ban on sellers making self-fulfilled Prime shipments via FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery.
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Business Airport’s newest flights driven by leisure travel — and there could be more to come
The additions will cement Allegiant as the airline with the most destinations served from Memphis.
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Business Updated: Airport ups public art budget for revamped concourse to $1.2 million
Memphis International Airport will spend about $1.2 million for public art as part of the B Concourse modernization, which is just over a year from completion.
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Business What’s on Memphis airport’s to-do list for 2020?
A privately developed travel plaza near the Memphis International Airport cell phone lot is one project airport officials expect to move forward during 2020.
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Business UPS, Blues City Brewery expansions pack big economic impact
The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County approved tax abatements for UPS and Blues City Brewery expansions Wednesday. They have a combined one-time economic impact of $470 million.
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Business FedEx Sunday delivery, now standard, played ‘critical’ role in peak season
FedEx said its Sunday deliveries are off to a good start, paced by seven-day delivery's 'critical' role in a record 2019 peak shipping season.
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City of Memphis MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress
Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx warns consumers not to fall for text notification scam
FedEx and authorities are warning consumers about a phishing scam using bogus package tracking notifications.
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Spirit of Memphis FedEx completes 20th delivery of iconic Super Bowl trophy
FedEx Express delivered the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Super Bowl host city for the 20th consecutive time on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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