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AmandaHugginkiss, on Oct 25 2006, 05:03 PM, said:

I agree. I say music that gives visitors the vibe of Memphis. But I guess I am in the minority by liking the brick and low ceilings. What other airport has this identity?

tucson and little rock come to mind; actually tus is a little more spacious.

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AmandaHugginkiss, on Oct 25 2006, 05:03 PM, said:

I agree. I say music that gives visitors the vibe of Memphis. But I guess I am in the minority by liking the brick and low ceilings. What other airport has this identity?

Apart from the main concessions area, a large portion of the CLT airport has fairly low ceilings compared to airports such as DTW

[northernbizzkit1]

A330 MEM-AMS

Interesting to see that this flight will have capacity for twenty-five more people. I have no doubt in my mind that those seats will be filled with relative ease since the DC-10 is always packed on this route.

I just can't wait for the 787, though...I still think that once it comes, you will see MEM blossom as an international hub for NWA.

[Fellowmann20]

AmandaHugginkiss, on Oct 25 2006, 05:03 PM, said:

I agree. I say music that gives visitors the vibe of Memphis. But I guess I am in the minority by liking the brick and low ceilings. What other airport has this identity?

I actually like the brick and the low ceilings too.  Probably because KMEM was the first airport I ever saw, so I guess thats what I think an airport is supposed to look like. When I was a kid I remember going to KMEM to pick up relatives or drop them off and I actually got to wait at the gates and look at all the planes taxiing. That was also the first airport I flew out of. But you can't do that anymore thanks to the terrorists.

[frankliner]

I was wondering, how many Northwest Clubs are still at the airport in Memphis. Didn't they close down the one at the Y in B concourse with the renovations. Did they replace that club? Finally, do any other airlines have clubs in Memphis? Just was curious about this!!

[jmduke]

NWA has one club on the B-C connector next to Coffee Beanery.  Delta closed its A-concourse club years ago.

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jmduke, on Oct 27 2006, 08:50 AM, said:

NWA has one club on the B-C connector next to Coffee Beanery.  Delta closed its A-concourse club years ago.

Wow, didn't there used to be 2-3 NW clubs or am I mistaken?

[northernbizzkit1]

New A330 Takes Off from MEM Tonight!

Hints at More to Come?

Both of these articles were in this morning's Commercial Appeal. It's really exciting to see the MEM-AMS flight go to an A330...even though the DC-10 represents lost nostalgia to the airline world. Anyway, both of these articles seem to refute any lingering rumors of MEM closing as a NW hub. NW execs make it pretty clear that MEM is important to them due to convenience, and it seems that both articles hint at more international flights and connections to be at MEM in the future.

[AmandaHugginkiss]

We JUST talked about how Memphis International has been very very productive for NWA in class.

[Lexy]

A330's are a cool airplane even though I am a fan of Boeing more than Airbus.  Either way, that is an upgrade to the service at MEM.

As far as more international flights?  We'll see, it may happen.  Alot of that depends on good O&D numbers (which MEM doesn't have) coupled with good connecting numbers (which MEM does have).  Only time will tell though.  If they do offer more, it will most likely be Central America and Carribean flights that may get bumped from seasonal to year round and maybe a second Europe stop.  I don't think either, or both, of those is out of the question.

[tennreb]

I think a MEM-Charles de Gaulle flight is next.  That would link Northwest's hub with its partner's two European hubs.

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tennreb, on Oct 29 2006, 06:33 PM, said:

I think a MEM-Charles de Gaulle flight is next.  That would link Northwest's hub with its partner's two European hubs.

Agreed. I see MEM-CDG and a second MEM-AMS flight as the next two European destinations added. I also see more Carribean destinations just because MEM is evolving into the Carribean gateway for NW.

AmandaHugginkiss, on Oct 29 2006, 12:48 PM, said:

We JUST talked about how Memphis International has been very very productive for NWA in class.

O really? What all was brought up?

[AmandaHugginkiss]

Much was discussed. We talked about how Memphis was ran by one of the best developers in the industry. The professor also discussed how powerful the airport and essential it is to U.S. with Fedex and UPS holding things down in the Bluff. He mentioned that Dallas has the BEST airfield layout in either America or the World but it was impressive; Atlanta Hartsfield fifth runway was discussed and he said it was a disgrace to aerospace development because it took 16 years to build the 8,000 ft runway, when it only took Denver 4 years to build their whole airport. I think the Atlanta runway project was around 2 billion dollars and the Denver airport project was 3 billion (these aren't exact numbers). He is a professor and an airport developer; I learned alot and the future of Memphis International is very very bright, just a matter of time.

We discussed a little about BNA and how they built a parallel runway to relieve traffic in the late 80's and how a perpendicular runway was built in regards of wind direction.. Its a 3 hour class so much was discussed but very interesting. Both Memphis and Nashville have bright futures but brighter for Memphis. To tell you the truth, I am excited about the futures of Nashville and Memphis.

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AmandaHugginkiss, on Oct 30 2006, 12:24 AM, said:

Much was discussed. We talked about how Memphis was ran by one of the best developers in the industry. The professor also discussed how powerful the airport and essential it is to U.S. with Fedex and UPS holding things down in the Bluff. He mentioned that Dallas has the BEST airfield layout in either America or the World but it was impressive; Atlanta Hartsfield fifth runway was discussed and he said it was a disgrace to aerospace development because it took 16 years to build the 8,000 ft runway, when it only took Denver 4 years to build their whole airport. I think the Atlanta runway project was around 2 billion dollars and the Denver airport project was 3 billion (these aren't exact numbers). He is a professor and an airport developer; I learned alot and the future of Memphis International is very very bright, just a matter of time.

We discussed a little about BNA and how they built a parallel runway to relieve traffic in the late 80's and how a perpendicular runway was built in regards of wind direction.. Its a 3 hour class so much was discussed but very interesting. Both Memphis and Nashville have bright futures but brighter for Memphis. To tell you the truth, I am excited about the futures of Nashville and Memphis.

haha awesome. thanks for sharing!

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AmandaHugginkiss, on Oct 30 2006, 12:24 AM, said:

Much was discussed. We talked about how Memphis was ran by one of the best developers in the industry. The professor also discussed how powerful the airport and essential it is to U.S. with Fedex and UPS holding things down in the Bluff. He mentioned that Dallas has the BEST airfield layout in either America or the World but it was impressive; Atlanta Hartsfield fifth runway was discussed and he said it was a disgrace to aerospace development because it took 16 years to build the 8,000 ft runway, when it only took Denver 4 years to build their whole airport. I think the Atlanta runway project was around 2 billion dollars and the Denver airport project was 3 billion (these aren't exact numbers). He is a professor and an airport developer; I learned alot and the future of Memphis International is very very bright, just a matter of time.

We discussed a little about BNA and how they built a parallel runway to relieve traffic in the late 80's and how a perpendicular runway was built in regards of wind direction.. Its a 3 hour class so much was discussed but very interesting. Both Memphis and Nashville have bright futures but brighter for Memphis. To tell you the truth, I am excited about the futures of Nashville and Memphis.

Very interesting.  I knew that the dude running the airport (Larry Cox?) is one of the best and most widely respected in the industry . . .

[Rardy]

Article in today's MBJ about how the repeal of the Wright Amendment opens Memphis up for SWA.  We aren't included in the inital round of expansion, but they plan to serve "over-priced, under-served" markets.  We most definitely are not under-served, but it's arguable we are over-priced.

[Rardy]

Air France is in town scoping out Memphis for a Charles de Gaulle flight.

Air France currently doesn't do business in Memphis, but they still chose us for their North American marketing and sales meeting.  

Article in today's CA.  A nice feather in the cap for Memphis either way.  

[northernbizzkit1]

Rardy, on Nov 1 2006, 10:04 AM, said:

Air France is in town scoping out Memphis for a Charles de Gaulle flight.

Air France currently doesn't do business in Memphis, but they still chose us for their North American marketing and sales meeting.  

Article in today's CA.  A nice feather in the cap for Memphis either way.  

For the first time in years I screamed when I finished reading this article...pretty sweet if it happens! I wonder what they would fly...

[AmandaHugginkiss]

Interesting. Hopefully such a flight could lure more foreign businesses to the area being how Memphis is ideally positioned.

[jrox]

You guys on this Memphis site is so accurate. You hit this one right on the head. Commercial Appeal is so late on all developments. When I read this site I usually find out all kinds of great info and developments about this Metro area. It made me proud to look at the paper to see this and know you all had been talking about this exact flight. Great Job!