There are 241 article(s) tagged Memphis International Airport:

• 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

• May 2021

  • Airport lowers rental charges, landing fees

    Travel is picking up at Memphis International Airport, but landing fees charged to airlines and rental rates charged to airport concession businesses are going down.

    By Blake Fontenay May 21, 2021

  • Collierville, Bartlett students take top honors in airport art contest

    While 51 pieces from local high school students will hang in the airport, six were given special recognition. The 14th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition is part of Memphis International Airport’s Art in the Airport program.

    By Abigail Warren May 20, 2021

  • Memphis airport offers new flights to Mexico

    Vacation Express will soon offer weekly nonstop flights between Memphis and Cancun, Mexico. The seasonal service is set to resume May 23.

    By Blake Fontenay May 06, 2021

  • Longtime civic champion Arnold Perl dies

    Arnold Perl, the former chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and the New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, passed away this week after a lifetime of community service.

    Related story: 

    Calkins: Arnold Perl helped build a better Memphis

    By Blake Fontenay May 05, 2021

• April 2021

  • Collierville High students land artwork at airport

    A majority of the finalists from the annual art competition are Collierville High students. The works are part of a display that will hang in the Memphis International Airport for the next year.

    By Abigail Warren April 23, 2021

  • Airport buckles up for more flights

    Passenger traffic is steadily increasing at Memphis International Airport. However, people arriving in the city may find it tougher to arrange ground transportation at the airport.

    By Blake Fontenay April 15, 2021

  • MEM announces new nonstop to Florida

    The Memphis airport is getting a new seasonal flight to a vacation destination. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 14, 2021

• March 2021

  • Rising fuel prices drive up airline, shipping costs

    Increases aren’t just a pain in the neck for motorists. They present challenges for transportation, shipping and logistics businesses in and around Memphis. 

    By Blake Fontenay March 29, 2021

  • Memphis artist’s murals to adorn airport, parks

    Jamond Bullock, 36, the business owner of Alive Paint, secured the rights for work inside Memphis International Airport.

    By Allyson Brown March 22, 2021

  • Memphis airport 2020 cargo volume led world, early figures show

    Early data shows Memphis airport surpassed Hong Kong International Airport in the handling of cargo in 2020.

    By Blake Fontenay March 12, 2021

• February 2021

  • FedEx executive asks customers for patience

    FedEx is working to deal with a backlog of packages as a result of last week’s winter weather.

    By Blake Fontenay February 22, 2021