Allegiant announced 44 new nonstop routes nationwide, including eleven routes to three new cities: Gulf Shores, Alabama, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Columbia, South Carolina.  The new routes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) include: For flight information: AllegiantAir.com. “We’re excited to announce that Allegiant is expanding nationwide, offering even more travel options to our customers,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer. “These … Read More

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) hosted a ceremonial event today to officially break ground on the Parking Garage Expansion and Terminal Roadway Improvement Project and to announce the launch of Flight Plan, a major expansion and renovation program designed to accommodate the significant passenger growth at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Flight Plan is a decade-long growth and development plan … Read More

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.

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

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’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’ 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).

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