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BTH: State of the Memphis Airport

Scott Brockman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.
WKNO-TV
Scott Brockman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.
Scott Brockman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.
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Scott Brockman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

This week, Scott Brockman, president and CEO of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority joins host Eric Barnes on WKNO's Behind the Headlines. It's been five years since the offial de-hubbing of Delta, which led to a reanalysis of what the airport could do. Six carriers and 27 direct flights have been added since 2013. There are about 75 flights a day now, a significant reduction since the airport's hub heyday with 300 a day. Brockman also takes listeners through upcoming construction to the airport. Bill Dries of the Memphis Daily News joins the discussion.

https://youtu.be/kBcBxDeMvHU

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A native "Florida Man," Christopher started in this business as a copy clerk at the renowned St. Petersburg Times before persuading editors to let him write. He moved to Memphis in 2001 to cover arts and entertainment at the Commercial Appeal. Since then, he has contributed to nearly every publication in Shelby County, writing features on everything from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Also, Elvis... a lot of Elvis.