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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November 2019
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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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Edge4Vets workshop to connect veterans with job possibilities
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and partners will present an Edge4Vets workshop Oct. 1 to help veterans translate military experiences into civilian careers.
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Cooper, Keras reappointed to Memphis airport board
Hotel executive Pace Cooper and car dealer Jim Keras Jr. have been reappointed to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board of commissioners.
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American’s ‘Super 80’ flies out of Memphis for final time
American Airlines' last MD-80 aircraft are heading into retirement. Memphis International Airport figured prominently in the start of the aircraft's 36-year run at American.
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August 2019
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Airport sets stakeholder session for disadvantaged businesses
An informational meeting is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 5, for disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses interested in competing for contracts at Memphis International Airport.
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Area emptied by 1980s airport buyouts awaits new purpose
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board on Thursday, Aug. 22, approved a sale of nearly 51 acres of former noise abatement buyout land to a Georgia company.
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Memphis airport hires event planner Cynthia Daniels & Co. to deck the halls
Memphis International Airport’s board voted Thursday to hire Cynthia Daniels & Co to decorate the airport for holidays, promotions, artistic projections and special events. -
American Airlines adds seasonal nonstop flight to LAX for Christmas-New Year
American Airlines will add a seasonal nonstop between Memphis International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport from Dec. 18 through Jan. 7.
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Passenger numbers grow again at Memphis International
Passenger volume at Memphis International Airport is up for the fifth consecutive fiscal year, increasing a net 20.7% since July 1, 2014.
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Allegiant to begin nonstop Memphis-Punta Gorda service Nov. 15
Allegiant announced Tuesday it will begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport and Punta Gorda Airport starting in November.
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July 2019
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Memphis airport taps Carter Malone Group as next marketing agency
RedRover's five-year run as Memphis International Airport's marketing and public relations agency will come to a close. Next up is Carter Malone Group, effective Oct. 1, pending contract negotiations.
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