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
Spring Break Travel Tips
If you’re traveling through McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to get to your spring break destination, expect more planes, people, and cars at the airport. Last year, the airport served 2.8 million passengers, which was a 13.6% increase over 2022. That growth could be attributed to more people discovering that East Tennessee is a great place to visit, but it’s also … 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
Frontier Adding New Flights to Philadelphia
February 7, 2024: Frontier Airlines announced new flights to Philadelphia International Airport starting May 16, 2024. This is the second air service announcement for the airport this week. “When you have community support and a growing region, airlines take notice,” said Patrick Wilson, MKAA President. “Today’s announcement by Frontier Airlines is a result of our efforts in making the best … Read More
Hello, Avelo! New Airline Joins TYS
February 6, 2024: Avelo Airlines announced today 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 Southern Connecticut. Beginning May 9, 2024, Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, … Read More
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