It was wonderful to see my friends from the @MemphisChamber in Washington today, sharing the story of a Memphis that is attracting new investment, creating opportunity, and making important strides to strengthen public safety.
NEW: TSA is offering a $20 discount to travelers under 30 who enroll in PreCheck in May.
Brings the final cost as low as ~$58 for a five-year membership. Best deal in travel. https://t.co/culqTpjZCD
On the third round, Matthew Szalaj is the new commissioner for District 9. He is an assistant to Memphis Mayor Paul Young. Third round came down to a vote between him and Rasheedah Jones.
MEM2NASH last week at the Capitol with the @MemphisChamber. Memphis business and civic leaders met with state officials to ensure our region’s priorities remain part of state policy conversations.
Thank you, @jarenjacksonjr! We want to extend our deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you made on the children and families of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, especially during the opening of Seacrest Studios. We hope the best for you in Utah.
@BreezeAirways has announced that it will launch new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) starting May 8! https://t.co/nYavkxuEix
@flymemphis is open though airlines are operating on a reduced schedule today.Even though MEM is open with flights arriving and departing, weather across the U.S. is likely to continue to disrupt airline schedules.
https://t.co/K1KdFxV4Uz
42% of all flights are canceled today.
50% are disrupted.
Disrupted %
AA: 60%
DL: 52%
UA: 44%
WN: 40%
High cancelations across East-coast airports
LGA (95%), PHL (94%), EWR (88%), JFK (84%)
Tomorrow cancelations (so far) = 7%
Still high, but MUCH better!
DEVELOPING: U.S. airlines have already canceled 2,500+ flights for Saturday, making it the worst day for air travel in the past year. Nearly 4,500 cancellations are now posted from Friday through Sunday.
From serving over 4.8 million passengers, handling 65 billion tons of cargo, increasing flight options, to hosting our inaugural Runway 5K, 2025 was a year to remember! https://t.co/ZA1FhLAiKV
2025 was the busiest year for air travel in more than 15 years! The FAA managed 17.2M flights last year. Thanks to our dedicated aviation professionals who put safety first, every flight, every day —helping millions of passengers reach their destinations safely.
Flying soon? Get helpful tips for a smooth trip at https://t.co/slh1pr8cDF. ✈️