Delta Launches Nonstop Service Between Memphis and Austin

Delta Air Lines has launched daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Delta is utilizing a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route. Tickets are on sale at www.delta.com. The Austin flight brings Delta’s number of current destinations at MEM to eight, joining Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, […]

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Discover Airlines Takes Over MSP’s Lufthansa Frankfurt Route

Discover Airlines has taken over a key international route from its sister carrier Lufthansa for nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).     Discover Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, began operating flights from MSP four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) on May 2, nearly […]

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Ascend Airways Makes History with First Direct Flight Between UK and Sierra Leone in Over a Decade

Ascend Airways UK, a subsidiary airline of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April […]

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North Dakota Airports See 20% Passenger Surge Driven by Airline Growth and Spring Travel

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In March 2025, North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 123,180 passenger boardings — the highest monthly total in state history. This figure surpasses the previous record of 117,380 set in December 2024 and marks […]

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North Dakota Airports Set New February Passenger Record Despite Subzero Temperatures

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In February 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,436 passenger boardings, making it the busiest February in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 105,144 set in February 2020 and marks […]

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North Dakota Commercial Airports See Busiest January in State History

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In January 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,587 passenger boardings, making it the busiest January in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 100,617 set in January 2015 and marks […]

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Memphis International and RDU Among Airports Recording Record Passenger Traffic in 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are among U.S. airports recording record passenger numbers in 2024. MEM experienced a milestone year, highlighted by a record number of 4.9 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. These numbers reflected an increase of nearly 81,000 passengers compared to 2023.  RDU finished strong […]

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City of Safford and Grand Canyon Airlines Partner to Provide Air Service to Phoenix

The City of Safford has announced a new partnership with Grand Canyon Airlines to offer air service between Safford and Phoenix. This collaboration will provide a more efficient travel option for both residents and visitors, enhancing connectivity and access to the Phoenix metropolitan area. “We are thrilled to partner with Grand Canyon Airlines to offer […]

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