There are 252 article(s) tagged Memphis International Airport:

• April 2022

  • 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.

    By Rob Moore April 30, 2022

  • 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. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 09, 2022

• March 2022

  • Airport Authority faces challenges as passengers’ numbers grow

    The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passed resolutions Thursday addressing ongoing renovation at Memphis International Airport.

    By Alicia Davidson March 24, 2022

  • 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.

    By Elle Perry,  The Daily Memphian Staff March 22, 2022

  • 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. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 22, 2022

  • 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

    By Elle Perry March 22, 2022

  • Memphis International anticipates busy Spring Break

    Airport officials expect peak days to include Friday, March 11, and Sunday, March 13. 

    By Rob Moore March 12, 2022

• February 2022

  • 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.” 

    By Rob Moore February 21, 2022

  • 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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 19, 2022

  • 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. 

    By Rob Moore February 15, 2022

  • 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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    Area schools cancel classes Friday

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 03, 2022

• January 2022

  • Memphis airport ‘not impacted’ by 5G interference

    But FedEx World Hub could be affected, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority officials said.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 21, 2022

  • ‘B’ the change: Airport to open modernized concourse next month

    The project included much-needed seismic upgrades as well as a redesign that added more natural lighting, wider corridors, larger gate areas and higher ceilings. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 20, 2022

• December 2021

  • Airport adds Spirit, flights to LAX, Vegas, Orlando

    Spirit Airlines becomes the ninth airline serving Memphis International, and the first new airline to service the Bluff City since 2017. 

    By Christin Yates December 26, 2021

  • The Early Word: A new kind of turmoil for Tiger hoops, airport concourse readies relaunch

    We take an early look at a bigger, better “B” concourse at Memphis International Airport. Meanwhile, Tiger hoops has taken a turn from losing games to not being able to play them. 

    By Chris Herrington December 20, 2021

  • Airport’s new concourse has ‘wow’ factor, modern amenities

    Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants. 

    By Christin Yates December 18, 2021

  • MEM adds nonstop flight to Boston

    Memphis International Airport has just landed another flight it’s been chasing for years. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 16, 2021

• November 2021

  • Memphis airport providing COVID-19 testing

    People can either have walk-in tests or make appointments in advance.

    By Frida Qi November 10, 2021

• August 2021

  • Memphis-Cancun nonstop flights now booking for 2022

    Vacation Express brought the popular flights from Memphis to Mexico back this summer, following a year’s absence due to the pandemic. 

    By Rob Moore August 31, 2021

  • Delta, American, United resume nonstop service to New York

    A total of four daily, nonstop flights to the New York area will return this fall.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 16, 2021

  • ‘Hidden hero': The overlooked civil rights activism of Adjua Naantaanbuu

    As Memphis’ pandemic-delayed Africa In April festival starts Friday, supporters say it’s time to honor one of its early organizers, Adjua Naantaanbuu. 

    By Marc Perrusquia, Rachel Heimann Mercader August 06, 2021

  • Frontier will offer nonstop flights between Memphis and Miami

    Miami will join Denver, Las Vegas and Orlando, Florida, as Frontier destinations flying out of Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 03, 2021

• July 2021

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Gotta love those Redbirds, but you may prefer one of these other photos from The Daily Memphian. Cast your vote for the best one.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 31, 2021

  • Upgrades will change look, feel of Memphis International

    ‘The whole idea was to make it modern so when someone gets off the plane, they say Memphis is going places and Memphis is cool,’ said Scott Brockman, president and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

    By Don Wade July 26, 2021

• June 2021

  • MEM announces new nonstop to Las Vegas

    The new flight, from MEM to LAS, will begin August 12. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2021