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.
Topic: Memphis International Airport
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January 2020
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The Early Word: Eggleston, Overton, and a cease-fire for FedEx and Amazon?
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and we'll see the EDGE board vote on PILOTs for UPS and Blues City Brewery. Plus, big men and another win for the Grizz and Germantown's mayor takes up the call.
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The Early Word: How tech giants are investing in Memphis; the flu is already here
Good morning; it’s Monday, Jan. 6. Comedian Bill Burr is at the Orpheum Theatre tonight, but also important: Many local schools are back in session today after their winter breaks.
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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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FedEx seeking 500 hub workers in job fair Saturday, Jan. 4
FedEx Express is hiring for 500 permanent, part-time positions at the world hub in Memphis during a job fair Saturday, Jan. 4.
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December 2019
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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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Memphis airport sets 2020 schedule for ‘world class tour’
Memphis International Airport announces 2020 schedule for Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour.
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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.
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Memphis airport adds to team for airfield drone testing
DJI, a global provider of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has joined the Memphis International Airport-led test of drones for tasks including inspection of FedEx aircraft.
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November 2019
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Feds announce $6 million grant for airport de-icing
Memphis International Airport has added $6 million in federal funding for centralized aircraft de-icing facilities.
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Airport preps for busiest day since 2007 during Thanksgiving travel
Remember when it was possible to arrive at Memphis International Airport minutes before a flight? Those days are over, at least at peak times like Thanksgiving.
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Report: FedEx hub worker’s death followed mishap with cargo container
FedEx says it's mourning "tragic accident" that killed Memphis hub material handler Duntate Young on Nov. 13, 2019, and defends its safety record.
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Discount carrier Allegiant expands summer service to Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale
Allegiant will increase its nonstops from Memphis by about one-third next summer with added frequencies to Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale.
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FedEx hub worker’s death under investigation
A worker died at the FedEx Express world hub in Memphis in early morning hours of Nov. 13.
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October 2019
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Weather Service preliminary report shows EF-1 tornado hit Memphis area
Memphis International Airport received minor damage and temporarily evacuated A and C concourses Monday during a storm that still has more than 30,000 customers of Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division without power.
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It’s always a beautiful day outside Bob Wilson’s window
Robert A. “Bob” Wilson, president of Wilson Air Center, has hauled disabled veterans and orphaned mountain lions for free. On Oct. 23, he’ll be honored by the National Business Aircraft Association.
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Airport says fall break traffic projections were spot on
A crush of fall break travelers and a bank of early morning departures combined for the biggest crowd at Memphis International Airport's main security checkpoint since at least July 2008.
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Airport B Concourse revamp hits 25% completion mark
Memphis International Airport’s B Concourse modernization is sitting at 25% complete as construction crews start erecting steel framework of a larger, light-filled space for passenger loading and unloading.
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September 2019
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Airport sounds early warning for fall break bottleneck
Memphis International Airport is expecting a big crowd of fall break travelers in October. Airport officials are taking steps to cope with long lines at security.
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Southwest to compete on Memphis-Atlanta air service starting next March
Memphians will have a choice on nonstop flights to Atlanta for the first time in more than three years, when Southwest launches Memphis-Atlanta service starting March 7, 2020.
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Memphis airport maintains No. 2 world ranking for cargo
Memphis held its No. 2 ranking among the top cargo airports globally for 2018, according to the Airports Council International.
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Airport lands $4.2 million grant for new de-icing facility
Memphis International Airport has landed a $4.2 million federal grant for an ongoing project to build consolidated de-icing facilities.
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Airport officials monitor FedEx fleet reductions as cargo volume falls
Memphis International Airport officials say they are keeping an eye on FedEx Express operational needs as the company moves to reduce air express capacity to save money.
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Greg Fletcher joins Memphis International’s governing board
Gregory Fletcher, a retired attorney whose father was Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s chief executive from 1975-1985, has been appointed to the airport board.
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FedEx to add more than 3,250 workers in Memphis area for peak season
FedEx said Wednesday it will hire more than 3,250 workers in the Memphis area and more than 55,000 companywide to meet customer demand during the upcoming holiday peak season.
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