Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

New nonstop from Spirit coming in May! ?? Spirit Airlines has announced that it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) starting May 8. The flight will operate four times weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. More details: https://lnkd.in/en486GFJ

The spring break travel season is here - prepare accordingly! ???? Approximately 48,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the five-day Spring Break travel period, which runs from March 6-10. This represents a 2.2 percent increase from the same period in 2024. The peak days are expected to be Friday, Sunday and Monday, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day. Read on for more travel tips: https://lnkd.in/eXV24P8m

Nonstop to Ft. Lauderdale on Spirit Airlines has begun! ?? Spirit Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and @Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The flight will operate daily through April 10, then will operate three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. https://lnkd.in/eb_d_4wa

Nonstop to Cancun returns in May! ? Vacation Express has announced that it will resume its summer nonstop weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) starting on May 25, 2025. The flights depart on Sundays from May 25, 2025, through July 20, 2025, allowing passengers to enjoy six-night vacation packages at a variety of resorts in the Cancun, Riviera Maya and Costa Mujeres areas. The Memphis-Cancun service will be operated by VivaAerobus and will feature 180-seat Airbus 320 aircraft. https://lnkd.in/ee2wA3Pu

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification at airport security checkpoints for domestic air travel. For more detailed information about the Real ID program, please visit dhs.gov/real-id. #MEM #FlyMemphis #MemphisAirport #Airport #Travel #Airplane #RealID

The Spirit Airlines nonstop to New Orleans has officially launched! ?????? Passengers on the first flight out were welcomed with Mardi Gras beads, cookies, chocolate coins, and the smiling faces of the crew and MEM volunteers. https://lnkd.in/ebUbPnjZ

Winter Weather latest from MEM: Memphis International Airport is open for flights to arrive and depart. Airport crews are continuing to work around the clock. However, airline flight schedules have been affected by the winter weather in Memphis and across the U.S. Passengers should check directly with their airlines before traveling today. Airlines manage all aspects of scheduling and will have the most up-to-date information. View the story below for details of today's winter weather operations at MEM. https://lnkd.in/ectyqazd

This past Sunday, New Orleans braced itself for Super Bowl LIX, and security was top of mind. Authorities implemented an extensive security strategy to protect the estimated 73,000 attendees and the wider community. Our very own K9 officers, Diezel and Amy, were called on to help create a secure environment for all attending this historic Super Bowl.

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This year's Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour dates have been announced. The first tour of the year will take place on April 3. The tours will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: - Thursday, April 3, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Thursday, October 9, 2025 For more information on registering for one of the tours, follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/eH_4w4Am