Airport gets a chance to test de-icing equipment
Inclement weather around the country has disrupted flights and altered schedules. Holiday travelers are urged to arrive early and brace for long lines and crowded parking lots at MEM.
Topic: Memphis International Airport
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December 2022
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Memphis International says holiday traffic may exceed pre-pandemic levels
Airport officials are providing tips as they expect a 2.7% increase in traffic compared to the same travel period in 2019, before the pandemic, as well as a 17.2% increase from the same travel period in 2021.
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Local leaders ask Buttigieg for more airport funding
“The terminal is what we want redone now,” Mayor Jim Strickland said at the opening of the $309-million de-icing facility at Memphis International.
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November 2022
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Getting ice off the wings: The specs for the airport’s new consolidated de-icing facility
Here are some of the specs involved in Tuesday’s opening of Memphis International Airport’s Consolidated De-Icing Facility.
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Buttigieg to visit FedEx hub at Memphis airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in the city Tuesday, Nov. 29, to tout federal infrastructure funding aimed at supply chain challenges during FedEx’s busiest time of year.
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Memphis International Airport anticipates 80,000 travelers during Thanksgiving holiday period
The expected peak day is Sunday, Nov. 27, with 8,700 travelers expected to pass through the security checkpoint. Other expected peaks include Friday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 20.
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October 2022
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Airport master plan update includes hotel development
The most immediate updates to the master plan, which was last updated in 2018, include demolishing Concourses A and C to create more parking as well as sweeping updates to the terminal.
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‘FedEx effect is a global phenomenon’
For the first time ever, FedEx has generated its own economic impact study, which looks at the company’s revenue, labor and GDP.
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Memphis International hosts exhibit from legendary civil rights photographer
The exhibit, which opened Thursday, Oct. 20, depicts the civil rights movement in Fayette County through the photographs of freelance artist Art Shay.
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Airport Authority to give update on its master plan
The Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority will hold two sessions, the first on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m, followed by a second meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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September 2022
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Memphis International announces nonstop flight to Austin
American Airlines announced it will launch nonstop service between MEM and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting in January.
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July 2022
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Airport president and CEO to retire
“Scott’s impact on the success of MEM cannot be understated,” said the chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board.
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May 2022
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Airport expects double-digit increase in revenue next year
“The MSCAA staff has overcome many challenges that resulted from the pandemic,” said the chair of the airport authority’s board.
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Guest column: Noise pollution within Memphis is rampant
Crosstown High School ninth grades wrote this column addressing the noise and air pollution in Memphis for their capstone class.
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April 2022
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Spirit Airlines launches service at Memphis International
Spirit becomes the ninth airline serving Memphis. It will operate 182-seat Airbus A320 aircraft for its flights.
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Tommy Kha, behind and in front of the camera
The Memphis-born photographer uses his art to connect with people but also to spark a conversation he said is bigger than just him.
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March 2022
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Airport Authority faces challenges as passengers’ numbers grow
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passed resolutions Thursday addressing ongoing renovation at Memphis International Airport.
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Memphis airport to reinstall Tommy Kha artwork
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority says it will reinstall the Tommy Kha artwork it had taken down after saying it had generated “a lot of” negative feedback from Elvis fans.
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Petition started to bring Tommy Kha back to Memphis International
Close to 300 people are asking Memphis International Airport to bring back a photograph from Memphis native Tommy Kha.
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Photographer’s work removed from Memphis airport
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority stated negative feedback came from Elvis fans.
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Petition started to bring Tommy Kha back to Memphis International
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Memphis International anticipates busy Spring Break
Airport officials expect peak days to include Friday, March 11, and Sunday, March 13.
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February 2022
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Bluff City Biz: Concourse B and Blue Oval City with Ted Townsend
“In many cases, this will be the first impression or experience our visitors will have when they’re coming to Memphis,” Townsend said, “and hopefully we’ll see many, many returns as a result of it.”
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip had a great week, capturing a few of the faces that fill the Memphis area. Cast a ballot for your favorite.
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With a modernized Concourse B, Memphis International ‘matches grit and grind’ of the city
The airport will now support 50% more traffic than its pre-pandemic levels, with 23 gates capable of accommodating 6 million travelers.
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City declares state of emergency as nearly 140,000 without power
The National Weather Service says the ice storm warning is in effect until midnight tonight. This story will be continuously updated.
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