During the July Board of Commissioners Meeting, Allison Page, President of Magnolia Network, took the Oath of Office to begin her seven-year term as commissioner for the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. In addition to her role as a commissioner, she will also serve on the Aviation Operations and Services Committee as well as the Administration and Finance Committee.
Restructuring Parking at TYS: Effective June 1, 2024
McGhee Tyson Airport has seen expansive growth over the past 15 months, which has led to the need to provide additional parking. Since February 1, 2024, the airport has added 1,750 parking spaces to its inventory, not including the planned $190 million Parking Garage Expansion Project that will officially break ground in November. The additional parking spaces have expanded available … Read More
Special Growers: A Blooming Partnership!
Each quarter, the flowers in the stream (in front of the TSA Security Checkpoint) are rotated seasonally to represent the flowers that are blooming in East Tennessee. To assist with the summer flower installation, we are partnering with Special Growers, a nonprofit organization that employs local disabled adults. They work hard to harvest, prep, and deliver fresh herbs and fresh … Read More
Allegiant Air Starts Service to Orlando-International
Allegiant’s nonstop service to/from Orlando-International Airport (MCO) started today! Passengers on this inaugural flight were sent on board with commemorative luggage tags, custom cookies, and (of course!) Mickey ears. This flight will be offered twice a week (Mondays and Fridays). For specific flight prices and schedules, visit AllegiantAir.com. It’s also important to note that Allegiant will continue to offer nonstop … Read More
Frontier Airlines Starts Service to Philadelphia
Frontier Airlines’ first flight to Philadelphia (PHL) departed today! We celebrated by surprising passengers with commemorative luggage tags and custom cookies. This new service to/from PHL will be offered three times a week. For specific schedules and pricing: FlyFrontier.com. Frontier Airlines also provides nonstop service from Knoxville to Denver (DEN) and Orlando-International (MCO).
Avelo Airlines Starts Service to New Haven, CT
May 9, 2024: Avelo Airlines takes off today with exclusive nonstop service between Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Southern Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between The Great Smoky Mountains and Connecticut. Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, utilizing Boeing NextGeneration … Read More
Allegiant Announces New Routes to Missouri, Florida and Indiana
KNOXVILLE, TN Feb. 12, 2024– Allegiant Travel Company today announced 10 new nonstop routes to 14 cities around the country. The routes, launching in June, will provide the only nonstop service between these cities. “This expansion caters to passengers and communities we feel have been overlooked by other carriers,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief revenue officer. “Allegiant’s unique business model, connecting small-to-medium … Read More
Introducing New Economy Lot C
On February 5, 2024, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) will close a portion of its Long-Term Parking lot to begin work on its Parking Garage Expansion Project. Limited garage parking will still be available in the Long-Term Lot, and guests will still have full access to the Short-Term Lot. The Parking Garage Expansion Project is the first of many construction projects … Read More
New Exit System Installed at TYS
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) recently upgraded the concourse exit by replacing the revolving door with a new twin tunnel exit lane system in order to meet existing and future passenger throughput while maintaining required security capabilities and existing staffing levels. At peak travel times, the revolving door would cause a significant delay and slow down travelers’ ability to … Read More
Airport Parking Rates Increasing July 1, 2023
In order to keep up with current demand and anticipated growth, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) recently built a third Economy Lot for overflow parking and is in the planning phase of a parking garage expansion project. Because of this, new parking rates to assist in upgrading your airport parking facilities. Please note: additional transportation options are available to … Read More
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