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3 new flights take off from Memphis airport in September: Here is where they'll take you
A new month will bring new flights to Memphis International Airport. New routes to Knoxville, New York City and Pensacola, Florida, will launch in September at the airport. The three new flights are expected to bring a boost in passenger numbers to the airport, which has seen a bit of a slowdown, according to Glen Thomas, communications director for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. 'Thus far in August, our TSA checkpoint numbers reflect a slight decrease of about 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024,' Thomas said. 'These numbers are reflective of a softening in recent demand across the industry and across all major airlines. Nonetheless, we continue to meet with airlines in our continual effort to secure additional air service and maintain existing service.' So far in 2025, Memphis International Airport has announced plans for 10 new flights. Here is a closer look at the new routes coming to the airport in September. Allegiant Air's Memphis-to-Knoxville flight Memphis residents traveling to Knoxville soon will have a new way to get there. Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air's service between Memphis International and McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville starts Sept. 4. The flight from the low-cost air carrier is expected to be a convenient option for University of Tennessee students and alumni in Memphis as it provides an alternative to driving. Kristen Schilling Gonzales, Allegiant's vice president of planning and revenue, told The Commercial Appeal in June that the hope is the Knoxville route will be a reoccurring flight. 'Right now, the service is going through the college football season,' she said. '... We're hopeful that as we see some pickup in the demand, then we'll look at increase frequency on the new route (Knoxville) or with other existing routes we have (at MEM)." MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: What are Memphis airport's top unserved destinations? 10 cities without nonstop flights — yet Allegiant's Memphis-to-Knoxville flight schedule *Schedule is subject to change; flights operate on Sunday and Thursday Memphis to Knoxville Departs: 8:49 p.m. CST Arrives: 11:08 p.m. EST Knoxville to Memphis Departs: 7:35 p.m. EST Arrives: 7:59 p.m. CST NEW FLIGHTS FROM MEMPHIS: How many new flights is Memphis airport offering in 2025? Here's a rundown of 10 (so far) Breeze Airways' Memphis-to-Pensacola flight Utah-based, low-cost airline Breeze Airways plans to launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) on Sept. 5. In May, Breeze Airways — which became the 10th airline to fly out of Memphis International — launched nonstop routes from Memphis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA), as well as a one-stop flight from Memphis to (Providence) Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD). Breeze Airways' Memphis-to-Pensacola flight schedule *Schedule is subject to change; flights operate on Monday and Friday Memphis to Pensacola Departs: 5:48 p.m. CST Arrives: 7:14 p.m. EST Pensacola to Memphis Departs: 3:35 p.m. EST Arrives: 5:08 p.m. CST Delta's Memphis-to-New York City (JFK) flight People traveling out of the Bluff City will soon have a new way to get to the Big Apple. Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop service between Memphis International and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Sept. 8. The New York City market is the Memphis airport's second largest, with 352 passengers traveling daily each way between the two cities, according to airport officials. However, the JFK-MEM route won't be year-round. Alex Koehlke of Delta's global communications team told The Commercial Appeal in July that the flight will operate from Sept. 8 through Jan. 4. At that point, the route will pause for winter and resume on May 7, 2026. Koehlke said Delta routinely adjusts its schedule throughout the year to best serve customer demand. In the winter, Koehlke noted demand may be lower, which leads to the temporary pause in service of select markets. Delta's Memphis-to-New York City flight schedule *Schedule is subject to change; flights will operate daily Memphis to JFK Departs: 4:35 p.m. CST Arrives: 8:15 p.m. EST JFK to Memphis Departs: 2 p.m. EST Arrives: 3:55 p.m. CST Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at or 901-293-1610. To keep up with the latest news from the Shelby County suburbs, sign up here for our Suburban Pulse weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What new flights can I get out of Memphis airport? 3 trips start soon Solve the daily Crossword
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3 new flights take off from Memphis airport in September: Here is where they'll take you
A new month will bring new flights to Memphis International Airport. New routes to Knoxville, New York City and Pensacola, Florida, will launch in September at the airport. The three new flights are expected to bring a boost in passenger numbers to the airport, which has seen a bit of a slowdown, according to Glen Thomas, communications director for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. 'Thus far in August, our TSA checkpoint numbers reflect a slight decrease of about 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024,' Thomas said. 'These numbers are reflective of a softening in recent demand across the industry and across all major airlines. Nonetheless, we continue to meet with airlines in our continual effort to secure additional air service and maintain existing service.' So far in 2025, Memphis International Airport has announced plans for 10 new flights. Here is a closer look at the new routes coming to the airport in September. Allegiant Air's Memphis-to-Knoxville flight Memphis residents traveling to Knoxville soon will have a new way to get there. Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air's service between Memphis International and McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville starts Sept. 4. The flight from the low-cost air carrier is expected to be a convenient option for University of Tennessee students and alumni in Memphis as it provides an alternative to driving. Kristen Schilling Gonzales, Allegiant's vice president of planning and revenue, told The Commercial Appeal in June that the hope is the Knoxville route will be a reoccurring flight. 'Right now, the service is going through the college football season,' she said. '... We're hopeful that as we see some pickup in the demand, then we'll look at increase frequency on the new route (Knoxville) or with other existing routes we have (at MEM)." MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: What are Memphis airport's top unserved destinations? 10 cities without nonstop flights — yet Allegiant's Memphis-to-Knoxville flight schedule *Schedule is subject to change; flights operate on Sunday and Thursday Memphis to Knoxville Departs: 8:49 p.m. CST Arrives: 11:08 p.m. EST Knoxville to Memphis Departs: 7:35 p.m. EST Arrives: 7:59 p.m. CST NEW FLIGHTS FROM MEMPHIS: How many new flights is Memphis airport offering in 2025? Here's a rundown of 10 (so far) Breeze Airways' Memphis-to-Pensacola flight Utah-based, low-cost airline Breeze Airways plans to launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) on Sept. 5. In May, Breeze Airways — which became the 10th airline to fly out of Memphis International — launched nonstop routes from Memphis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA), as well as a one-stop flight from Memphis to (Providence) Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD). Breeze Airways' Memphis-to-Pensacola flight schedule *Schedule is subject to change; flights operate on Monday and Friday Memphis to Pensacola Departs: 5:48 p.m. CST Arrives: 7:14 p.m. EST Pensacola to Memphis Departs: 3:35 p.m. EST Arrives: 5:08 p.m. CST Delta's Memphis-to-New York City (JFK) flight People traveling out of the Bluff City will soon have a new way to get to the Big Apple. Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop service between Memphis International and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Sept. 8. The New York City market is the Memphis airport's second largest, with 352 passengers traveling daily each way between the two cities, according to airport officials. However, the JFK-MEM route won't be year-round. Alex Koehlke of Delta's global communications team told The Commercial Appeal in July that the flight will operate from Sept. 8 through Jan. 4. At that point, the route will pause for winter and resume on May 7, 2026. Koehlke said Delta routinely adjusts its schedule throughout the year to best serve customer demand. In the winter, Koehlke noted demand may be lower, which leads to the temporary pause in service of select markets. Delta's Memphis-to-New York City flight schedule *Schedule is subject to change; flights will operate daily Memphis to JFK Departs: 4:35 p.m. CST Arrives: 8:15 p.m. EST JFK to Memphis Departs: 2 p.m. EST Arrives: 3:55 p.m. CST Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at or 901-293-1610. To keep up with the latest news from the Shelby County suburbs, sign up here for our Suburban Pulse weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What new flights can I get out of Memphis airport? 3 trips start soon Solve the daily Crossword
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09-07-2025
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Search for Wales' Home of the Year 2025 begins and it could be yours
Search for Wales' Home of the Year 2025 begins and it could be yours Put your much-loved home forward to feature on the next series of this popular BBC Cymru Wales series BBC Cymru Wales series produced by IWC Media - Wales' Home of the Year 2025 judges - Mandy Watkins, Owain Wyn Jones and Glen Thomas (Image: BBC / Banijay ) Popular BBC Cymru Wales property series is returning for a fourth series, with its expert judging trio back on the road to discover the most inspiring homes across Wales. Welsh TV favourite and Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans returns alongside interior designer Mandy Watkins from the Isle of Anglesey and Cardiff-based architectural designer Glen Thomas. Together, they'll be touring every corner of the country in search of beautifully designed, cleverly thought-out and characterful homes that truly reflect the people who live in them. From terraces to townhouses, converted barns to bold new builds, the series will once again celebrate the creativity, individuality and warmth that turns a house into a home. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here. READ MORE: Inside Martin Roberts' huge Welsh pub renovation project as he addresses lap dancing club rumours YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Inside the amazing colourful house named one of the best in Wales BBC Cymru Wales Wales' Home of the Year 2023 winner was a renovated farmhouse (Image: BBC Cymru Wales ) Article continues below Each week, the judges will visit three homes within a region of Wales, scoring them on architectural merit, distinctive design, and original style. Regional winners will go through to the grand final, where one standout property will be crowned the next Wales' Home of the Year. This year, the producers of the show are especially keen to reflect the full diversity of Wales; its people, landscapes, and homes. Whether your house is traditional or modern, big or small, in the city, countryside or somewhere in between. Wales is full of personality, and they want to see it. Inside Natasha and Gareth's home called Bryn Llewellyn - winner of BBC Cymru Wales property show Wales Home of the Year 2024 (Image: BBC Cymru Wales / IWC Media ) One important point to remember for anyone thinking about applying - homes don't need to be award-winning architectural masterpieces to take part - the producers are looking for real homes, of all shapes and styles, that tell a story and represent the people who live in them. For example, the winner of the 2024 Wales' Home of the Year was a superbly renovated and updated cottage on a modest budget using natural materials and vintage sourced furniture brought alive by pops of colour. Find out more about Natasha and Gareth's home called Bryn Llewellyn here. Inside the winner of Wales' Home of the Year 2022 called Castle Cottage and owned by Luke Thomas (Image: BBC Cymru Wales ) In 2022 Luke Thomas found the renovation of a much-loved local building was the passion that helped him through a devastating diagnosis, resulting in a beautiful home that captured the judges' hearts. Find out more about Luke's story here. Produced by IWC Media (a Banijay UK company), filming begins August 2025, and the six-part series will air on BBC Cymru Wales and BBC iPlayer later this year. For more property , renovation and interior design stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here Head judge Owain Wyn Evans said: "Here we go again cariads! I'm absolutely buzzing to be back for series 4, I can't wait to explore even more gorgeous Welsh homes. From rooms that make you go 'wow!' to clever, cosy layouts — Wales' Home of the Year never ceases to amaze and impress!" Article continues below If you'd like to apply for the chance to be featured on the new series of Wales' Home of the Year please send your contact details and a brief description of your home to waleshomes@ where you can also request further information. Find your own property to renovate here:
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09-07-2025
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Memphis International Airport begins demolition of Concourse A: What's next for site?
The Memphis International Airport is going through a massive renovation, which includes tearing down one of its terminals to make way for other uses. Demolition of the airport's Concourse A building — which was originally constructed in 1974 — began on July 8 with a bulldozer plowing through the upper corner of the building and gradually moving across the facility. Glen Thomas is the Memphis and Shelby County Airport Authority communications director. Thomas said Concourse A hasn't been used since 2022 when the airport opened the revamped $245 million Concourse B and moved all airport operations in that wing. Here is a closer look at what is planned at the airport. Thomas said the former Concourse A site will first be used for storing construction materials needed for the modernized terminal project and the replacement of the outer drive. The outer drive — which airport officials say will take two years to complete — will result in a seismically enhanced and expanded departures-level drive. This phase of the project is needed to enable the terminal building expansion. The remodeled building will move outward into the existing inner-curb lane. MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 10 years. 1.9 million passengers. What's next for Allegiant Air at Memphis airport? The former Concourse A site will also clear the way for a new 63,500-square-foot Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCA) administration building that will house about 150 employees including those in finance, development, terminal operations, information technology, airport police staff and maintenance, according to Thomas. The ground floor of the new administration building will also contain a new consolidated baggage inspection system (CBIS), which is touted to allow for faster inspection and transport of checked bags from the ticketing lobby until they are loaded onto the aircraft. The Concourse A demolition is expected to be completed in late 2025 or early 2026. Thomas said the fate of Concourse C is still to be determined. 'We are going to need to utilize some of that area, while we are working on the B terminal,' he said. 'It's still an area where we have a security checkpoint if needed, and it also could be the potential location of the consolidated rental car area should we move in that direction.' FLIGHTS FROM MEMPHIS: What are Memphis airport's top unserved destinations? 10 cities without nonstop flights — yet Thomas noted that so far there hasn't been any passenger impact from the terminal construction. However, he said that will change once the airport moves rideshare (Uber and Lyft) down to the arrivals area of the terminal. 'That is going to create a situation where people are going to have to change their habits and they're going to be getting their rides downstairs, instead of up on the ticketing area," Thomas said. "Also, as we begin to work on that outer drive, of course, that is going to have a lot of impact. Two years from now, once we get inside the terminal that will be most significant (impact). But later this year, there will be greater impact and we'll definitely be communicating a lot about that.' The airport's modernization project is estimated to cost roughly $700 million, which is the largest capital project in Memphis International's history. The project is likely to increase as design and construction details are finalized. The terminal modernization is a venture between three construction companies: Turner Construction, Chris Woods Construction and Ardmore Roderick. Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at or 901-293-1610. To keep up with the latest news from the Shelby County suburbs, sign up here for our Suburban Pulse weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Why is Memphis International Airport demolishing Concourse A?
