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“We’re thrilled to offer Memphis-area consumers even more affordable flight options as we continue to grow with new nonstop service to Las Vegas and Phoenix,” a Frontier Airlines vice president said in a release.
Travelers starting from Memphis seemed unaffected Friday by the current reduction in flights, but some people flying into Memphis told a different story.
FedEx released a statement on Thursday, Nov. 6, saying it’s monitoring the FAA’s plans to adjust nationwide flight capacity and is developing the “necessary operational modifications.”
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board approved $57 million in funding for a portion of the Memphis International Airport’s $700 million renovation.
For several hours between Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Wednesday, Oct. 8, Nashville air traffic was controlled from Memphis.
The peak days are expected to see about 11,000 passengers per day.
More than 850 participants ranging in age from 4 to 92 are expected for the inaugural Runway 5K at Memphis International Airport.
The airport improvements, funded in part by $50.6 million in federal grants, will take about six years.
“Frontier’s addition of Atlanta service is a very positive development for our passengers, providing a low-cost option to the world’s busiest passenger airport,” said Michael Keeney, Chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026.
The Atlanta-based company will oversee security, customer assistance and more.
The Atlanta-based airline will temporarily stop the service for four months.
Memphis International Airport expects more than 59,000 travelers to pass through its TSA checkpoint during the July Fourth holiday travel period from July 1-7.
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
Jack Sammons spent a portion of Saturday with the FedEx founder: “No matter how routine our regular conversations ... every time I talked to him, I felt like I was talking to Thomas Edison, an individual who changed the world.”Related content:
Fred Smith has given several reasons for moving his young company to Memphis: the city’s central location, help from the Memphis International Airport and the area’s operational weather.
The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.
“With many University of Tennessee students and alumni based in Memphis, this route provides an affordable and fast alternative to driving,” said Michael Keeney, chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners.
Upcoming construction will make parking a breeze at Memphis International Airport.
Delta is now offering eight destinations from Memphis and is working on a ninth.
Breeze representatives also celebrated the airline’s first flight today between Memphis and Tampa.
The nonstop flight will be between the Memphis International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, Delta said in a release, and the first flight is scheduled to launch Sept. 8.
The largest capital project in airport history was intended to fully modernize the A, B and C terminals but a change to the plan will leave A and C without seismic retrofit or refreshed amenities. At least for now.
Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Related content: