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2024 MSP Airport News Releases 

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, 2021Stronger 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, 2021MSP 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...

2020 MSP Airport News Releases

Nov.16, 2020 - MSP Airport Expands Programs for People with Disabilities 

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is expanding its programs to assist travelers and visitors with disabilities, adding a growing global lanyard initiative and new see-through masks for Travelers Assistance volunteers. More...  

Nov. 12, 2020Minnesota COVID-19 PCR Saliva Testing Site Now Open at MSP 

In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Vault Medical Services, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has opened the state’s ninth COVID-19 PCR saliva testing location at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...

Oct. 29, 202029-foot-high Tech-driven Interactive Sculpture Hoisted at MSP

It was a huge lift for art and technology at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). A 29-foot-high glass and metal sculpture is now suspended through a new oval opening between the ticketing and baggage claim levels in Terminal 1.  More...

Oct. 20, 2020 Return to Terminal 1 Detour Begins this Week at MSP Airport

The final phase of a Terminal 1 roadway construction project at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is set to begin, which will require a temporary detour for some motorists. More...

Oct. 19, 2020MEA Weekend Spurs Biggest Week of Travel at MSP in Seven Months 

The annual Minnesota Educator Academy (MEA) break that wrapped up this past weekend spurred the biggest week of passenger travel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) since the first impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. More...

Oct. 12, 2020Southwest to offer service between MSP and Houston Hobby

Minnesotans will soon have another way to connect with the 4th largest city in the United States. Southwest Airlines will launch new service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in early 2021. More...

Sept. 23, 2020MSP Receives Coveted Global Recognition for Customer Service

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is one of only seven airports worldwide to be named to the Airports Council International (ACI) Director General’s Roll of Excellence in Airport Service Quality. More...

Sept. 22, 2020Delta Restarting Service to Amsterdam from MSP

Delta Air Lines will resume international service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Amsterdam (AMS) beginning October 25, 2020. More...

Sept. 9, 2020Matt Christenson named Police Chief at MSP Airport

Matt Christenson, a 29-year veteran of the MSP International Airport police force, has been promoted to police chief following an extensive national search and competitive hiring process. More...

July 20, 2020 - MAC Board Makes Face Covering Mandatory at MSP Airport

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board today approved a resolution to require use of face coverings at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. More...

June 25, 2020 - New Measures Ensure MSP Passengers Travel Confidently During Pandemic

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has launched Travel Confidently, a robust health safety program to ensure the public can be confident when traveling through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). More...