Memphis International Airport officials launched a $245 million modernization of Concourse B Wednesday, Sept. 12, by shoveling ceremonial dirt in a soon-to-be-demolished section between gates B1 and B2.

2. $161M in Contracts Awarded for Makeover of Memphis International Airport’s Concourse B - Friday, August 17, 2018

Memphis International Airport’s $245 million makeover of B Concourse marched toward a September construction launch Thursday with approval of $161 million in related contracts that will create thousands of jobs.

3. FedEx Files $8.2 M Permit For Hub Modernization - Saturday, August 11, 2018

Memphis-based logistics giant FedEx Corp. is putting an $8.2 million sort system in a warehouse it recently leased from the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

4. Bids Put Cost Of Airport Concourse Renovation Near $250M - Friday, August 10, 2018

Estimates for Memphis International Airport’s long-awaited concourse overhaul have climbed toward a quarter billion dollars.

At $245.5 million, the latest “all in” budget includes 25 new jet bridges for passenger loading and unloading, a full complement of moving sidewalks and energy-efficient dynamic glass that adjusts to changing environmental conditions.

5. Bids Put Cost of Airport Concourse Renovation near $250 Million - Thursday, August 9, 2018

Estimates for Memphis International Airport’s long-awaited concourse overhaul have climbed toward a quarter billion dollars.

At $245.5 million, the latest “all in” budget includes 25 new jet bridges for passenger loading and unloading, a full complement of moving sidewalks and energy-efficient dynamic glass that adjusts to changing environmental conditions.

6. FedEx Files $8.2 Million Permit for Hub Modernization - Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Memphis-based logistics giant FedEx Corp. is putting an $8.2 million sort system in a warehouse it recently leased from the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

7. Airport Authority Renews Smaller Deal With Grizzlies - Saturday, August 4, 2018

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has extended a scaled-back version of its marketing partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies so it can invest those advertising dollars elsewhere.

The MSCAA board of commissioners approved Thursday, July 26, a three-year extension of the marketing contract the airport authority has with Memphis Basketball Inc., the parent company of the Grizzlies.

8. Memphis International Enplanements up 5.6% - Saturday, August 4, 2018

There were more than 2.25 million enplanements at Memphis International Airport during the 2017-18 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018.

This figure equates to 115,000 additional enplanements, which represents a 5.6 percent increase year-over-year.

9. Memphis International Airport Enplanements up 5.6 percent - Friday, August 3, 2018

There were more than 2.25 million enplanements at Memphis International Airport during the 2017-18 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018.

This figure equates to 115,000 additional enplanements, which represents a 5.6 percent increase year-over-year.

10. Airport Authority Renews Smaller Marketing Deal With Grizzlies - Monday, July 30, 2018

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has extended a scaled-back version of its marketing partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies so it can invest those advertising dollars elsewhere.

The MSCAA board of commissioners approved Thursday, July 26, a three-year extension of the marketing contract the airport authority has with Memphis Basketball Inc., the parent company of the Grizzlies.

11. Memphis Airport Scales Back Partnership With Grizzlies - Friday, July 27, 2018

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has extended a scaled-back version of its marketing partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies so it can invest those advertising dollars elsewhere.

The MSCAA board of commissioners approved Thursday, July 26, a three-year extension of the marketing contract the airport authority has with Memphis Basketball Inc., the parent company of the Grizzlies.

12. Last Word: County Budget Compromise, MEM After 5 Years and Elvis - Tuesday, June 19, 2018

There is nothing like the end of a term for those holding elected office. That’s what gets most of the credit for the Shelby County commission’s smooth ending to its budget season Monday. A final reading of the revised county property tax rate of $4.05 still awaits. But the commission went a long way toward locking that in with the approval of everything else at the Monday session.

13. MEM Grows Five Years After Delta De-Hub - Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Five years after Delta Air Lines de-hubbed Memphis International Airport, the airport’s transition to most of its customers being origin and destination passengers has had mixed results in other ways.

14. Last Word: Bird Is The Word, Governors Quartet and Charlie Morris's Secret - Friday, June 15, 2018

Former Vice President Joe Biden plays the Orpheum Friday evening. Maybe that isn't the right way to put it -- unless there's a drum solo no one is talking about. Free Bird?

I'll take it as further evidence of the new American politics that is evolving and is far from settled at this point. Politicians do paid speaking gigs all the time. And at times it is controversial. But the gigs are usually some kind of speaking fee to make remarks at a corporate function -- not selling individual tickets on line. This is ostensibly to promote Biden's new book and book deals and politicians go way back. But in a lot of cases, those are free events in a book store. When Biden was last here, it was as vice president at the Norfolk Southern intermodal rail yard in Rossville.

15. Moody’s Reaffirms MSCAA Bond Rating, Ups Outlook - Saturday, June 9, 2018

Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s ratings outlook from “stable” to “positive” while affirming the airport’s general revenue bonds at A3.

16. Moody’s Reaffirms MSCAA Bond Rating, Ups Outlook - Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s ratings outlook from “stable” to “positive” while affirming the airport’s general revenue bonds at A3.

17. Memphis To Be One of 10 Drone Test Sites - Wednesday, May 9, 2018

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority is leading a Memphis group that is part of a national pilot program to integrate drones into air traffic.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program Wednesday, May 9, in Washington, D.C., with airport authority president and CEO Scott Brockman and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis both in attendance.

18. Airport to Unveil Photos Of King’s Last Flights - Saturday, April 14, 2018

Memphis International Airport is set to unveil a photography exhibition Thursday, April 12, that commemorates the last trip taken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

19. Airport to Unveil Photos Of King’s Last Flights - Thursday, April 12, 2018

Memphis International Airport is set to unveil a photography exhibition Thursday, April 12, that commemorates the last trip taken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

20. Uber, Lyft Add Programs At Memphis International - Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Ride-share companies Lyft and Uber have introduced a new “Rematch” program at Memphis International Airport designed to reduce wait times and provide drivers with more flexibility.

Rematch allows drivers to accept ride requests immediately after dropping off a customer. Previously, drivers were required to return to the airport’s cellphone lot after drop-off, and be placed in a queue for ride requests.

21. Airport Overhaul Hits Milestone With B Concourse Closure - Thursday, April 5, 2018

Roughly a year after Memphis International Airport first unveiled its $214 million modernization plan, the project is taking its next significant step.

On Wednesday, April 4, Memphis International officially closed the B Concourse and relocated all airline operations, restaurants and retail businesses to the A and C concourses until the project wraps up in 2021.

22. Airport Adds Online Process For Business Contracts - Saturday, February 24, 2018

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has launched a new online certification process for businesses to apply for and renew Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification.

The new electronic system is more convenient and effective, the airport says, for completing such applications by both new applicants and those renewing their certification. The automated system will also send renewal reminders 90 days before the due date.

23. Airport Adds Online Process For Business Contracts - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has launched a new online certification process for businesses to apply for and renew Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification.

The new electronic system is more convenient and effective, the airport says, for completing such applications by both new applicants and those renewing their certification. The automated system will also send renewal reminders 90 days before the due date.

24. Airport Designates New Area for Uber, Lyft Services - Saturday, February 17, 2018

New pickup locations for passengers using Uber and Lyft at Memphis International Airport will be located outside the A, B and C ticketing lobby exits on the outer commercial drive effective March 1.

25. Memphis Airport Designates Area for Uber, Lyft Services - Friday, February 16, 2018

New pickup locations for passengers using Uber and Lyft at Memphis International Airport will be located outside the A, B and C ticketing lobby exits on the outer commercial drive effective March 1.

26. Memphis International Airport Adding New Pick Up Areas for Ride Sharing Services - Thursday, February 15, 2018

New pickup locations for passengers using Uber and Lyft at Memphis International Airport will be located outside each of the A, B and C ticketing lobby exits on the outer commercial drive effective Mar. 1.

27. Memphis Airport Partners To Help Blind Travelers - Saturday, October 21, 2017

Memphis International Airport has partnered with San Diego, California-based technology company Aira to help blind and visually impaired passengers navigate the airport.

Aira is a subscription-based service for blind people in which they receive detailed information about their surroundings from a trained professional who can see their whereabouts through a pair of wearable smart glasses.

28. Memphis Airport Partners With Aira for Blind Travelers - Friday, October 20, 2017

Memphis International Airport has partnered with San Diego, California-based technology company Aira to help blind and visually impaired passengers navigate the airport.

Aira is a subscription-based service for blind people in which they receive detailed information about their surroundings from a trained professional who can see their whereabouts through a pair of wearable smart glasses.

29. Events - Monday, October 9, 2017

The Construction Specifications Institute-Memphis chapter will meet Thursday, Oct. 12, at 11:3 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Tim Michael of designshop will discuss the Grand Carousel addition at the Children's Museum of Memphis. Reservations need to be made by contacting Jeffrey Parnell at jparnell@hbg.design on or before Monday, Oct. 9.

30. Events - Saturday, October 7, 2017

Living Beyond Breast Cancer will host its “Sharing Wisdom, Sharing Strength” national conference Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6-8, at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. The conference, held in partnership with the Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium and the Common Table Health Alliance, will convene national experts, survivors and caregivers for a weekend of information, yoga and support. Limited walk-up registrations available. Visit lbbc.org for details.

31. Fitch Affirms ‘A’ Rating On Airport Revenue Bonds - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s ‘A’ rating on the authority’s outstanding $282 million general airport revenue bonds. The airport authority’s outlook remained stable.

32. Memphis International Hosting Job Fair Oct. 18 - Saturday, September 23, 2017

Memphis International Airport will host a job fair on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Project Center, 4225 Airways Blvd.

33. Memphis International Hosting Job Fair Oct. 18 - Friday, September 22, 2017

Memphis International Airport will host a job fair on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Project Center, 4225 Airways Blvd.

34. Airport Promotes Thomas To Marketing Director - Saturday, July 1, 2017

Glen Thomas has been promoted to director of strategic marketing & communications by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

35. Authority Promotes Thomas To Strategic Marketing Director - Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Glen Thomas has been promoted to director of strategic marketing & communications by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

36. Rhea Joins SWTCC As First Mental Health Counselor - Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Julia Rhea has joined Southwest Tennessee Community College as the institution’s first mental health counselor. The newly created position is part of Southwest’s new Social and Emotional Support Process, one of numerous changes developed over the past six months under the guidance of the Maryland-based education reform group Achieving the Dream, all geared toward redesigning and improving the student experience.

37. Last Word: Murphy's, Mount Arlington in Midtown and Surgery Open House - Monday, May 15, 2017

Senses, the nightclub on the eastern side of the Poplar viaduct, is back. Apparently it’s been back for a little while but the top code enforcement official involved says it is news to him and may be a violation that puts this matter in Environmental Court.

38. Last Word: Weekend Sonic Boom, CLERB's Response and Irvin Salky - Friday, May 12, 2017

Yes, those were the United States Navy Blue Angels buzzing Downtown Thursday afternoon in advance of their appearance at the Memphis Airshow Saturday and Sunday in Millington. That sound you heard after the flyover wasn’t a sonic boom. I don’t think they have those anymore. It was the sound of a really busy weekend following close behind.

39. Soaring Costs - Saturday, May 13, 2017

With more than 800 million passengers zipping through U.S. airports in 2016 and air cargo accounting for more than one-third of the world’s trade by value, the nation has become increasingly dependent on air travel to stay competitive. But what sometimes get lost is the amount of upkeep needed to maintain the infrastructure of these self-contained cities.

40. Memphis Airport Authority Names Government Affairs Director - Monday, May 8, 2017

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has announced Michael Fulton will assume the role of government affairs director, where he will be responsible for managing the governmental affairs functions for the airport, maintaining relationships with government officials or their key staff and providing oversight of local, state and federal initiatives.

41. Memphis Airport Unveils Updated Modernization Plan - Friday, April 21, 2017

The Memphis International Airport unveiled an updated $214 million, multiyear plan to completely overhaul its B Concourse, where almost all of the airport’s operations will be consolidated upon completion.

42. Airport Releases New Strategic Overview - Saturday, April 15, 2017

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority released a new Strategic Overview for the next five years, which serves as a comprehensive plan to implement improvements in all airport operations.

The Strategic Overview, which was last updated in 2015, is broken down into nine categories: physical/terminal, environment, properties/cargo, airfield, communications and reputation, air service, business model/finance, human capital management, and general aviation – each with its own one-, three- and five-year goals.

43. Airport Releases New Strategic Overview - Monday, April 10, 2017

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority released a new Strategic Overview for the next five years, which serves as a comprehensive plan to implement improvements in all airport operations.

The Strategic Overview, which was last updated in 2015, is broken down into nine categories: physical/terminal, environment, properties/cargo, airfield, communications and reputation, air service, business model/finance, human capital management, and general aviation – each with its own one-, three- and five-year goals.

44. Memphis Airport Launches 'I Fly MEM' Contest - Friday, March 10, 2017

Through March 17, travelers at Memphis International Airport will have chance to win two round-trip tickets to Toronto, Canada,  which is the hub of Memphis’ newest addition, Air Canada.

45. Memphis Airport to Allow Alcoholic Beverages in Concourse - Friday, February 24, 2017

Passengers at the Memphis International Airport who are looking to get a little lifted before they take off will now be able to enjoy an adult beverage at their gate while they wait to board their plane.

46. Memphis Airport to Allow Alcoholic Beverages in Concourse - Friday, February 24, 2017

Passengers at the Memphis International Airport who are looking to get a little lifted before they take off will now be able to enjoy an adult beverage at their gate while they wait to board their plane.

47. Permit Filed for Boutique Arrive Hotel Downtown - Thursday, February 9, 2017

477 S. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 

Permit Amount: $5.3 million

Application Date: February 2017

Completion: 2018

48. Airport Files Permit For Temporary Maintenance Facility - Monday, February 6, 2017

A & B Construction Co. filed a $381,843 building permit with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for alterations at 4121 Runway Road.

49. Airport Authority OKs Update to Design Plan - Friday, January 20, 2017

Memphis International Airport leaders are moving forward with plans to consolidate all of the airline and retail operations to an updated Concourse B.

As a part of those modernization and consolidation efforts, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board of commissioners approved Thursday, Jan. 19, an amendment of AERO Systems Engineering Inc.’s jet bridge and aircraft parking utilization study.

50. Riding Momentum - Saturday, December 31, 2016

Around this time each year, everyone tends to start fetishizing the blank slate a bit, with its attendant allure of reinvention and that sweeping away of the old order to make way for what comes next.

51. Airport Launches Program For Frequent Parkers - Saturday, December 24, 2016

Memphis International Airport has announced a new program, dubbed MEMperks, in which frequent visitors to the airport can earn points for parking and those points can be redeemed for free parking.

52. New Flights, Lower Fares Highlight Eventful 2016 for Memphis Airport - Tuesday, December 27, 2016

2016 was a big year for Memphis International Airport. New flights, lower airfares and ongoing adjustments to life after the Delta Air Lines Inc. de-hubbing were the permeating themes of 2016.

53. Airport Launches Program For Frequent Parkers - Friday, December 23, 2016

Memphis International Airport has announced a new program, dubbed MEMperks, in which frequent visitors to the airport can earn points for parking and those points can be redeemed for free parking.

54. MEM Adds Center to Clear Low-Risk Travelers Faster - Saturday, August 13, 2016

Memphis International Airport has added a Global Entry enrollment center.

Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler Program, allows for expedited clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travelers.

55. MEM Adds Center To Expedite Low-Risk Travelers - Friday, August 12, 2016

Memphis International Airport has added a Global Entry enrollment center.

Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler Program, allows for expedited clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travelers.

56. Traffic Rises 7.6 Percent At Memphis Airport in May - Saturday, July 9, 2016

May marked the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year traffic growth at Memphis International Airport, which saw a 7.6 percent increase in origination and destination (O&D) enplanements compared to 2015, the airport reported Thursday, July 7.

57. Traffic at Memphis Airport Rises 7.6 Percent in May - Friday, July 8, 2016

May marked the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year traffic growth at Memphis International Airport, which saw a 7.6 percent increase in origination and destination (O&D) enplanements compared to 2015, the airport reported Thursday, July 7.

58. Lawsuit: Disabled Woman Injured By Security at Airport - Monday, July 4, 2016

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A disabled St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient was injured, and then arrested, by security workers at a Memphis International Airport checkpoint, a lawsuit alleges.

59. Airport Didn’t Help, But Didn’t Derail ServiceMaster - Wednesday, June 22, 2016

When ServiceMaster began its search for a new corporate headquarters nearly two years ago, it focused on Southern hub cities that could support a growing tech-focused company. In ranking Memphis alongside other cities, Memphis International Airport came up short.

60. MSCAA Reorganizes, Makes Staff Promotion - Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has promoted Angela Washington to director of properties.

61. Airfare at Memphis Airport Drops $150 Since 2012 - Saturday, April 30, 2016

Recently released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that airfare at Memphis International Airport continues to decline.

For the fourth quarter of 2015, the average airfare at MEM came in at $386.85, a drop of $9.32 from the previous quarter and a $50.54 decrease from Q4 2014.

62. Airfare at Memphis Airport Drops $150 Since 2012 - Thursday, April 28, 2016

Recently released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that airfare at Memphis International Airport continues to decline.

For the fourth quarter of 2015, the average airfare at MEM came in at $386.85, a drop of $9.32 from the previous quarter and a $50.54 decrease from Q4 2014.

63. I Love MEM: Airport teams up with popular local blogger - Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Every week, I Love Memphis blogger Holly Whitfield picks five events to include in her blog’s regular feature spotlighting things to do in Memphis during the coming weekend.

64. American Airlines Begins MEM-PHX Flights - Saturday, March 12, 2016

Nearly four months after announcing a new route between Memphis and Phoenix, American Airlines has begun the daily nonstop flights.

The service between Memphis International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) launched Thursday, March 3, with the first departure from Memphis on Friday.

65. Allegiant Adds Two New Memphis Flights - Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Allegiant has announced new summer service from Memphis International Airport to two sun-drenched locations.

The airline will begin offering twice-weekly seasonal service to both Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the coming months, with tickets already on sale at allegiant.com.

66. American Airlines Begins MEM-PHX Flights - Monday, March 7, 2016

Nearly four months after announcing a new route between Memphis and Phoenix, American Airlines has begun the daily nonstop flights.

The service between Memphis International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) launched Thursday, March 3, with the first departure from Memphis on Friday.

67. American Airlines Begins Memphis-Phoenix Flights - Friday, March 4, 2016

Nearly four months after announcing a new route between Memphis and Phoenix, American Airlines is beginning the daily nonstop flights.

The service between Memphis International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) launched Thursday, March 3, with the first departure from Memphis to Phoenix set to take place Friday, March 4, at 7:30 a.m.

68. Changes to Memphis Airport Passenger Experience On the Way - Friday, March 4, 2016

Some big changes are in the works at Memphis International Airport to modernize and improve the passenger experience, with a slew of new amenities planned.

They include a frequent parking program meant to give regular fliers like business travelers a way to get in and out faster.

69. Airport Passengers Up 6 Percent in December - Saturday, January 30, 2016

Passengers at Memphis International Airport increased for the sixth consecutive month in December, according to a report at last week’s Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board meeting.

In December 2015, 156,933 local passengers used airport compared to 148,137 passengers in December 2014, a 5.9 percent increase.

70. Memphis Airport Passengers Up 6 Percent in December - Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Passengers at Memphis International Airport increased for the sixth consecutive month in December, according to a report at last week’s Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board meeting.

71. Memphis Average Airfare Continues Drop - Friday, January 8, 2016

The average airfare at Memphis International Airport has dropped more than $93 since 2012, according to passenger and fare data from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The average round trip fare for Memphis International in the second quarter of 2015 was $418.70, an 18 percent drop compared to $511.93 in 2012.

72. GLO Launches Memphis-NOLA Flight This Weekend - Saturday, November 28, 2015

New Orleans-based carrier GLO this weekend will launch its first flight between Memphis International Airport and New Orleans International Airport.

The inaugural nonstop flight will leave New Orleans at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. GLO begins its twice-daily weekday flights between MSY and MEM the following day on Monday, Nov. 30.

73. GLO Launches Memphis-NOLA Flight This Weekend - Wednesday, November 25, 2015

New Orleans-based carrier GLO this weekend will launch its first flight between Memphis International Airport and New Orleans International Airport.

The inaugural nonstop flight will leave New Orleans at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. GLO begins its twice-daily weekday flights between MSY and MEM the following day on Monday, Nov. 30.

74. American Airlines to Launch Memphis-Phoenix Flights - Wednesday, November 11, 2015

American Airlines is launching a daily nonstop route between Memphis International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), airport leaders announced Thursday, Nov. 11.

The new service will begin March 3, leaving Memphis at 7:30 a.m. and arriving in Phoenix at 9:09 a.m. Return flights will leave Phoenix at 6:50 p.m. and arrive in Memphis at 11:42 p.m. Passengers can begin buying tickets Saturday, Nov. 14.

75. GLO Will Look to Grow Routes In Memphis - Thursday, October 1, 2015

A New Orleans-based carrier new to the scene could unlock more routes for Memphis International Airport.

GLO, a startup airline founded in 2013, announced 12 weekly nonstop flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Memphis to begin in November.

76. Southwest Adds Memphis Flights - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Southwest Airlines will add seasonal nonstop flights between Memphis and Austin, Texas, along with an additional seasonal flight to Orlando.

The nonstop service between Memphis International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will operate on Saturdays and Sundays starting Dec. 5 and move to Saturdays only starting Jan. 9. The route will continue being offered on Saturdays through March 5.

77. Forum Connects Minority Businesses, Econ Opportunities - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

This week’s Economic Development Forum is an opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses to connect to opportunities in the Memphis area.

In its eighth year, the forum is presented by the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum and runs Tuesday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 27. Some 6,000 to 7,000 attendees are expected over the three-day event held at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, said Luke Yancy III, president and CEO of the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum.

78. Uber Reaches Deal to Operate at Memphis International Airport - Friday, July 31, 2015

A popular ride-sharing service has reached an agreement to operate at Memphis International Airport, the second company to do so in recent months.

Uber and the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority have reached a deal that immediately enables the ride-sharing platform’s driver-partners to pick up and drop off at Memphis International Airport.

79. Allegiant Adds New Nonstops from Memphis - Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Just two months after landing at Memphis International Airport, Allegiant Air is expanding its service.

The Las Vegas-based, ultra-low cost carrier is adding twice-weekly flights to Austin, Texas, and Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla., beginning Oct. 1, according to a press release from the airline.

80. Plane Talk - Saturday, July 4, 2015

It was 2012 and Tom Jones was growing increasingly frustrated.

The root of Jones’ discontent was the high fares Delta Air Lines was extracting from Mid-Southerners at Memphis International Airport.

81. OneJet Lands in Memphis, Thanks in Part to FedEx - Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Mid-South business travelers now have an easy, efficient way to reach several large Midwestern markets.

OneJet, a startup airline catering to business travelers, launched its inaugural Memphis to Indianapolis flight on Monday, June 22.

82. Airport Leaders Talk Post-Delta Era - Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Two years ago this month, Delta Air Lines executives told officials at Memphis International Airport that Memphis would no longer be a Delta hub, an announcement that came after a series of cuts in the number of daily flights.

83. Memphis Airport Authority OKs Incentives Program, Lyft Ride-Sharing Operations - Friday, June 19, 2015

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has reached an operating agreement with a popular ride-sharing service and retooled an incentive program designed to attract new air service.

New incentives target 21 specific destinations

84. Lyft Approved to Operate Ride-Sharing Service at Memphis Airport - Thursday, June 18, 2015

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has reached an agreement with ride-sharing service Lyft that allows the company to immediately begin operations at Memphis International Airport.

The deal was set after the passage of Tennessee legislation that established requirements for transportation network companies such as Lyft.

85. Statistics Point to Progress at Memphis International Airport - Monday, May 25, 2015

After years of flight losses resulting from Delta Air Lines’ decision to scale back its Memphis hub, the number of flights – especially those outside the Delta system – is growing and passengers are filling the seats.

86. Larger Aircraft, More Flights for Memphis - Tuesday, May 12, 2015

More Memphis International Airport passengers can travel to Miami, Denver, Chicago and Houston starting this month, thanks to larger aircraft and an expected increase in flight frequency.

While the larger aircraft won’t bring new destinations, they will increase the number of seats available on flights to those destinations. The larger planes, coupled with some expected added frequencies to those destinations, will add an average of about four flights, or 407 seats a day, for Memphis passengers once the changes are complete.

87. Memphis Airport Inks Partnership With Grizzlies, Tony Allen - Thursday, April 16, 2015

Memphis International Airport is ready for a little grit-n-grind.

Airport officials announced Thursday a three-year marketing partnership and business sponsorship with the Memphis Grizzlies worth more than $500,000. In a separate deal, Tony Allen will become an official airport spokesperson for one year.

88. Southwest Launches First Memphis-Dallas Nonstops - Saturday, April 11, 2015

Passengers traveled on the first nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport and Dallas Love Field on Wednesday, April 8, when a Southwest Airlines flight departed from Memphis at 7:15 a.m.

89. Southwest Launches First Memphis, Dallas Nonstops - Thursday, April 9, 2015

Passengers traveled on the first nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport and Dallas Love Field on Wednesday, April 8, when a Southwest Airlines flight departed from Memphis at 7:15 a.m.

90. Average Airfares Falling At Memphis International - Saturday, March 21, 2015

Thanks to the entrance of low-cost carriers, the average domestic airfare at Memphis International Airport dropped, according to figures released by the Department of Transportation.

The average airfare in Memphis continues to trend downward, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

91. Average Airfares Falling at Memphis International - Monday, March 16, 2015

Thanks to the entrance of low-cost carriers, the average domestic airfare at Memphis International Airport dropped, according to figures released by the Department of Transportation.

The average airfare in Memphis continues to trend downward, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

92. Airfares Falling in Memphis - Thursday, March 12, 2015

Thanks to the entrance of low-cost carriers, the average domestic airfare at Memphis International Airport dropped, according to figures released by the Department of Transportation.

Memphis International experienced a 4.7 percent decrease in average fares in third quarter 2014, the fourth-largest decrease in the nation. Nationwide, average fares increased by 1.6 percent.

93. Allegiant Air to Take Off in Memphis - Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Allegiant Air will bring its ultra-low-cost service to Memphis International Airport beginning May 22 with nonstop flights to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and its hometown of Las Vegas, the company announced Wednesday.

94. SeaPort Airlines to Begin Memphis-Greenville Route - Saturday, January 24, 2015

SeaPort Airlines plans to begin passenger service in mid-March between Greenville, Miss., and Memphis.

The airline has agreed to a lease that allows it to fly into Memphis International Airport's main terminal.

95. SeaPort Airlines to Begin Memphis-Greenville Route - Wednesday, January 21, 2015

SeaPort Airlines plans to begin passenger service in mid-March between Greenville, Miss., and Memphis.

The airline has agreed to a lease that allows it to fly into Memphis International Airport’s main terminal.

96. Southwest Adding Seasonal Memphis-Baltimore Flight - Saturday, December 27, 2014

Southwest Airlines is adding a seasonal second daily nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport to its summer schedule, which begins June 7.

97. Airport Officials Ready for New Reality - Monday, December 29, 2014

It was a year of massive change at Memphis International Airport with continued cuts from the dominant airline there, new or increased service from other carriers and the beginnings of a concourse modernization plan to craft a cozier, more customer-friendly Concourse.

98. Southwest Adding Seasonal Memphis-Baltimore Flight - Monday, December 22, 2014

Southwest Airlines is adding a seasonal second daily nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport to its summer schedule, which begins June 7.

99. Southwest Adding Seasonal Memphis-Baltimore Flight - Saturday, December 20, 2014

Southwest Airlines is adding a seasonal second daily nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport to its summer schedule, which begins June 7.

100. Southwest Adding Seasonal Baltimore Flight - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Southwest Airlines is adding a seasonal second daily nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport to its summer schedule, which begins June 7.