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2024 MSP Airport News Releases
Sept. 12, 2024 - MSP Airport expands security line program to Terminal 1
MSP RESERVE, the free security line reservation program at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), is expanding to Terminal 1. Read more...
Sept. 3, 2024 - New concessions opportunities open for MSP’s Terminal 2
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is redeveloping and expanding concessions in Terminal 2 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Read more...
Aug. 19, 2024 - New fire station highlights public safety investments at MSP
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) opened a new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) station at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first stage consolidating public safety and airport operations into a high-tech facility for more advanced airport operations and emergency response. Read more...
Aug. 1, 2024 - MSP Airport’s Terminal 2 North Expansion gets underway
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has begun construction on a 168,000-square-foot expansion of Terminal 2 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first of several projects planned in the coming years to accommodate ever-increasing airline and passenger demands at the 14-gate facility. Read more...
July 9, 2024 - Travel + Leisure readers rank MSP top U.S. airport in 2024
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was named the No. 1 U.S. airport in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, which were announced July 9. Read More...
July 1, 2024 - Summer travel heating up at MSP Airport
Summer travel is heating up at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) with July forecast to be the busiest month of the year for daily airline departures. More...
June 4, 2024 - Lufthansa arrival offers a new world of options for MSP travelers
Germany’s national carrier, Lufthansa, launched its first-ever service from Minnesota on June 4 — a year-round route that adds an important new global connection between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) hub in Germany. More...
May 30, 2024 - Runway construction will impact MSP Airport flight patterns
Upcoming runway and taxiway construction projects at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will impact aircraft flight patterns for the next several months. More...
May 23, 2024 - Europe is hottest ticket for summer travel this year from MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is preparing for a surge in passengers this summer, with growing numbers headed to Europe as airlines build up capacity to multiple transatlantic destinations from MSP. More...
May 20, 2024 - The MAC board approves MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board approved the long-term plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. More....
May 9, 0224 - Delta launches Dublin, Ireland, service from MSP Airport
Delta Air Lines launches a new international route today with service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Dublin, Ireland (DUB). More...
April 30, 2024 - Aer Lingus Resumes Service from MSP Airport to Dublin, Ireland
Irish carrier Aer Lingus relaunched its nonstop Dublin, Ireland, service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on April 29, four years after its successful first year of operations was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
March 18, 2024 - MSP Spring Break Travel Building Through March, Early April
Passenger volumes are continuing to grow through this year’s extended spring break travel season at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
March 7, 2024 - MAC, Delta Beginning Phase 2 of MSP Concourse Renovations in Terminal 1
Passenger volumes are continuing to grow through this year’s extended spring break travel season at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
The largest ever interior renovation of concourses and passenger gate areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s (MSP) Terminal 1 is now moving into the second phase of the construction program. More...
February 20, 2024 - Cirium Presents 2023 On-Time Performance Awards to MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) wrapped up 2023 with a rare double win in Cirium’s 2023 On-Time Performance Review, garnering the top global airport and large airport awards. More...
February 13, 2024 - MSP Airport Employees Command the Mic to Share Important Messages
A new roster of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) employees is sharing important public safety and travel announcements with travelers and visitors. More...
January 31, 2024 - MSP Airport Passenger Traffic Increased 11 Percent in 2023
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) surpassed 34.7 million total passengers in 2023, closing in on its all-time record of 39.5 million passengers set in 2019 just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
January 22, 2024 - MSP Airport Unveils Design for Hanging Sculpture in Terminal 1
Internationally renowned artist Kipp Kobayashi revealed his conceptual design for a 45-foot-wide suspended public art sculpture at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
2023 MSP Airport News Releases
December 11, 2023 - MSP Debuts New, Larger Terminal 1 Rideshare Pick-up Zone
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) relocated and expanded the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) rideshare pick-up zone at Terminal 1 as part of a series of operational enhancements that will improve the ground transportation experience for passengers. More...
November 17, 2023 - MSP Airport Doubles Cell Phone Waiting Lot Capacity Ahead of Thanksgiving Week Travel
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) opened a second cell phone waiting lot this week that more than doubles the capacity where motorists can wait before picking up arriving passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
November 9, 2023 - Largest Makeover Ever of MSP Airport Concourses Now Underway
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines have launched the single largest interior renovation of concourses and passenger gate areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s (MSP) Terminal 1, which opened in 1962. More...
October 17, 2023 - MSP Prepared for Busiest MEA Travel Week in Years
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is preparing for its peak week of fall travel which occurs during the Minnesota Educators Association (MEA) break on Oct. 19 and 20. More..
September 12, 2023 - Lufthansa to Enter MSP Market with Year-Round Service to Frankfurt
Lufthansa will launch its first-ever service in Minnesota next summer with a year-round route between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) hub in Germany. More...
Aug. 17, 2023 - Aer Lingus Returning to MSP Airport in Spring 2024
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus will return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in the spring of 2024. With this resumption, MSP’s air service to international destinations will be fully restored to pre-pandemic levels. More...
July 11, 2023 - MSP Earns Highest Industry Accreditation in Accessibility
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has earned the highest level of accreditation for passenger accessibility by Airports Council International (ACI), a global organization representing more than 1,900 airports in 170 countries. More...
June 22, 2023 - The MAC Opens 60-Day Public Comment Period for MSP Airport Long-Term Plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has opened a 60-day public comment period for its draft 2040 Long-Term Plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
May 31, 2023 - WestJet Marks First Day of Operations at MSP Airport
WestJet launched its first-ever flights to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday with non-stop service to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). More...
May 24, 2023 - MSP Prepared for Summer Travel with More Destinations and Seats
More Americans are ready to take flight for vacation this year as summer travel kicks off Memorial Day weekend. Based on national travel forecasts, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is prepared for a strong start to the summer travel season. According to AAA, nearly 3.4 million American travelers are expected to fly for Memorial Day weekend, up 11% over 2022. More...
May 15, 2023 - MSP Airport Fire Department Conducting Live Fire Training
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Fire Department will conduct live fire training from Monday, May 15 through Thursday, May 18. More...
April 17, 2023 - MSP Airport Noise Classification System Receives U.S. Patent
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has earned a U.S. patent for new sound imaging classification technology developed to support the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) noise program. More....
March 27, 2023 - Delta Air Lines Resumes Service to Japan from MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) marked a major milestone over the weekend as Delta Air Lines resumed daily, nonstop service to Japan’s Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND). More...
March 9, 2023 - MSP Airport Prepares for Spring Break Passenger Surge
Some of the busiest days of the year for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are expected over the next six weeks during the spring break travel season. More...
March 6, 2023 - MSP Earns Repeat Title as Best Airport in North America
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has been named the Best Airport in North America for the second straight year through the Airports Council International (ACI) global Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program. It’s the sixth time MSP has received the title in the past seven years. More...
February 15, 2023 - New Voices Welcome Millions of Travelers at MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has tapped a new set of voices to welcome and inform millions of travelers over the next year. More...
February 13, 2023 - WestJet to Launch Service from MSP this Summer
WestJet announced it will launch its first-ever service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Starting this June, the Calgary, Canada-based airline will operate multiple weekly flights between MSP and Edmonton, Alberta (YEG). More...
January 30, 2023 - MSP Airport Passenger Traffic Increased 24% in 2022
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) surpassed 31.2 million total passengers in 2022, marking a 24% increase in passenger activity compared to 2021. MSP’s year-end passenger and operations report shows the airport is on a steady and promising recovery path after three years of impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
January 19, 2023 - Mill City Tavern Marks Concessions Milestone at MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) marked a milestone this month with the reopening of a larger Mill City Tavern in Terminal 1’s G Concourse. More...
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will see another upswing in passenger traffic in the final days of 2022 that stretches before Christmas and just after the New Year. More...
2022 MSP Airport News Releases
December 20, 2022 - MSP Airport Set to Close Out 2022 with Final Holiday Travel Push
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will see another upswing in passenger traffic in the final days of 2022 that stretches before Christmas and just after the New Year. More...
November 29, 2022 - MSP Airport Selects Kipp Kobayashi for Next Major Public Art Project
Internationally renowned artist Kipp Kobayashi has been selected to design and install a centerpiece artwork within the new two-story G Concourse Rotunda at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 16th busiest North American airport by passengers. More...
November 18, 2022 - Thanksgiving Travel Kicks Off at MSP Airport this Weekend
November 18 kicks off a 10-day peak travel period for the Thanksgiving holiday, bringing a surge of travelers to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and airports across the country. More...
November 15, 2022 - Sun Country Adds 15 Destinations from MSP for Summer 2023
Sun Country Airlines announced a major route expansion from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) adding 15 domestic destinations to its summer 2023 schedule, including three new cities not served by any other airline from MSP. More...
October 18, 2022 - MSP Airport Prepared for Annual MEA Week Travel Push
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is gearing up for one of the busier travel weeks of the year connected to the annual Minnesota Educators Association (MEA) break, on Oct. 20 and 21 this year. More...
October 5, 2022 - Delta Airlines Relaunches Asia Service from MSP Airport
Delta Air Lines resumed its nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) this week, the first of two Asia routes to return since they were paused at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. More...
May 25, 2022 - MSP Prepares for Continued Boost in Passenger Demand this Summer
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is preparing for a sustained boost of passenger traffic over the next few months with the Memorial Day holiday weekend kicking off for what could be the busiest summer travel season since the COVID-19 pandemic began. More...
May 23, 2022 - MSP Airport Opens the Travel Confidently MSP Education Center
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) today unveiled the Travel Confidently MSP Education Center at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This one-of-a-kind facility features a mock aircraft cabin installed inside Terminal 1 to support airport and public safety training and serve airport programs that help build travel confidence through pre-flight experiences. More...
April 28, 2022 - Condor Airlines Relaunching Nonstop Frankfurt Service from MSP
Amid continuing signs of air travel’s recovery, Condor Airlines will resume its seasonal nonstop Frankfurt, Germany, service on June 1 from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) after a two-year hiatus. More...
April 21, 2022 - MSP Airport Approved for Next Phase of Noise Mitigation Program
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is extending the duration of its noise mitigation program, one of the most unique and comprehensive in the United States. More...
April 18, 2022 - Statement Regarding Mask Enforcement at MSP Airport
The Metropolitan Airports Commission announces a change to mask enforcement regulations inside terminals and other facilities at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
March 29, 2022 - MSP Airport Welcomes NCAA Women's Final Four Fans and Teams
Live performances, welcoming signage and giveaways will combine for an exciting arrival experience at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) for fans, coaches and teams visiting for the NCAA Women’s Final Four basketball tournament. More...
March 10, 2022 - Airports Council International Names MSP Best in North America
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has once again earned top honors in the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program, which surveys customers at airports around the world. More...
March 7, 2022 - Just Heard Overhead: New Voices of MSP Guide Travelers and Visitors
Travelers and visitors at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are hearing a new set of voices overhead as they move about through the terminals. More...
March 2, 2022 - Air Canada Launches New MSP Route to Montreal
There are more air travel options north of the border for Minnesotans this summer. Air Canada announced a major network expansion with the release of its 2022 summer schedule, which includes a new route between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). More...
February 22, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Combined in Central Location at MSP
The Minnesota Department of Health and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) have consolidated two COVID-19 vaccination sites at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to a single pre-security location that is more accessible to the public. More...
February 3, 2022 - MSP Airport Launches Healthy Meal Vending Machines
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has expanded its award-winning concession program with the debut of Farmer’s Fridge, an innovative vending machine brand that sells fresh and healthy meal options. More...
February 1, 2022 - MSP Airport to Host Large-scale Job Fair on February 3
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will host a job fair on Thursday, Feb. 3 for airport operators and companies seeking to fill 700 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions across multiple job fields, including restaurant, retail, hotel, airline, and other aviation-related businesses. More...
January 27, 2022 - 2021 MSP Passenger Traffic Rebounds from Pandemic Lows
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) made significant progress in 2021 to continue its recovery from the on-going impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing 25.2 million total passengers, a 69.6% increase over 2020, but still 36.3% lower than 2019. In that year, MSP capped 10 years of total passenger growth setting a record of 39.5 million passengers. More...
January 20, 2022 - MSP Airport Earns Facility Safety Accreditations for 2nd Year in a Row
For the second straight year, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has earned two major industry cleaning and safety facility accreditations as part of its Travel Confidently MSP program. More...
2021 MSP Airport News Releases
December 21, 2021 - Stronger Year-End Holiday Travel Push Ahead for MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is expecting a strong end-of-the-year Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday travel period, with some peak days that will more than double the number of passengers clearing security checkpoints compared to last year. More...
November 19, 2021 - Demand To Increase at MSP for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is readying for a significant spike in passengers as the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel period approaches. More...
October 25, 2021 - MSP Hosting Job Fair on October 27
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 27 for airport operators and companies seeking to fill hundreds of open positions. More...
October 19, 2021 - Annual MEA Weekend to Spur Travel Through MSP Airport This Week
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is preparing to see the annual MEA travel effect once again—a multi-day passenger spike when the airport may be just as busy as a travel day over the summer or during the winter holidays. More...
September 2, 2021 - MSP Airport Records Highest Monthly Passenger Volume Since February 2020
Passenger activity hit pandemic-era records this summer at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...
August 30, 2021 - ATRS Names MSP Airport Most Efficient in North America
The Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) has once again named Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) the most efficient North American airport in its class. More...
August 16, 2021 - MSP Airport Hosting Job Fair on August 19
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is hosting an in-person job fair August 19 that features more than 750 full time, part time and seasonal positions being offered by companies that operate at the airport. More...
July 29, 2021 - Valet Service at MSP's Terminal 1 Returns August 1
Valet parking service is set to return to Terminal 1 at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) on Sunday, Aug. 1. The service will reopen in a newly remodeled space utilizing locally sourced construction materials for enhanced aesthetics. More...
July 1, 2021 - Passenger Numbers Climb at MSP Airport as Summer Travel Demand Grows
Passenger levels continue to climb at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in line with strong national travel demand this summer. More...
June 29, 2021 - Allegiant Air Launches New Service to MSP Airport
Allegiant Air will become the 18th airline to serve Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) when it launches new seasonal and year-round service to destinations in Florida and North Carolina this fall. More...
June 17, 2021 - International Travel from MSP Gets a Boost with Return of Icelandair
Icelandair will resume service to Iceland from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on June 20 as international travel from the U.S. continues its recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
May 24, 2021 - MSP Airport Prepares for More Flights, Passenger Demand this Summer
The recovery of air service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is getting a huge lift as airlines expand their schedules to meet demand for a highly anticipated summer travel season. More...
April 13, 2021 - Southwest Airlines Expands MSP Service with New Nonstop to Austin
Coming this summer, there will be more options to connect between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. On June 6, Southwest Airlines will begin new year-round service between MSP and Austin, TX (AUS). More...
April 9, 2021 - Rolling Droid Delivers Food and Smiles at MSP
The mobile food ordering and delivery service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is on a roll thanks to a new ambassador that barely sees eye-to-eye with most kids and doesn’t speak a word. Yet, it invites double-takes, smiles and pointed fingers from travelers as it rolls by on its delivery missions. More...
March 11, 2021 - Interactive Sculpture Now Inspiring Travelers and Visitors at MSP
Years in the making, the dazzling centerpiece of a terminal transformation is now giving travelers and visitors to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) an ever-changing Minnesota-inspired light show. More...
March 4, 2021 - MSP Silver Ramp Project Earns Grand Award for Engineering Excellence
The newest, and one of the tallest, structures at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), has gained recognition for engineering and design feats that have created a modern iconic structure for the airport while greatly improving parking capacity and ground transportation services. More...
March 1, 2021 - MSP Preparing for Spike in Travelers as Spring Break Travel Begins
Fueled by spring break travel, March is expected to be the busiest month at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic one year ago.
February 3, 2021- MAC General Aviation Airports Buck Trend in COVID-Impacted 2020
The six general aviation airports operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) collectively grew operations in 2020 by 2 percent to total 326,044, or 6,381 more takeoffs and landings than in 2019. More...
Jan. 29, 2021 - Pandemic Impacts Cut MSP Passengers to 14.9 Million in 2020
Total passenger traffic at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) fell to 14.9 million in 2020, 62 percent less than in 2019, based on year-end data released by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates MSP. More...
Jan. 27, 2021 - CBP Implements Simplified Arrival for MSP International Passengers
Arriving international passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) can now benefit from new technology that automates the inspection process required for entry into the United States. More...
Jan. 19, 2021 - MSP Receives Accreditation for Clean Facilities
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has earned two major industry cleaning and safety facility accreditations as part of its robust effort to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus and combat future health threats. More...