Reinventing Memphis International Airport

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/31/opinion/memphis-international-airport.html

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To the Editor:

Re “An Airport With Plenty of Air to Spare” (news article, May 28):

We at the Memphis International Airport do not share your negativity. We do not shy away from the challenges that the loss of the Delta hub created. But we also have many reasons for optimism.

Since the loss of the Delta hub, the airport has added Air Canada, Allegiant, Frontier, Southwest and Vacation Express to its fleet of airlines. These and our existing airlines have combined to announce 27 new routes.

We’ve continued to chart a path that’s characterized by origin and destination passenger growth, falling average fares and passenger-centric amenities to maximize the travel experience.

SCOTT A. BROCKMAN, MEMPHIS

The writer is president and chief executive of the Memphis International Airport.