The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is excited to announce increased summer flight options for Jackson and central Mississippi travelers during the peak May through August period.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) now has nine (9) nonstop airports from which travelers can choose when making trip plans this year. The number of flights from JAN will increase by over 5% this summer versus 2024, while the seats available to travelers will increase by nearly 3%.
In April, Southwest Airlines added Nashville, Tennessee, giving Mississippians dozens of destination options via that dynamic hub city, one of four (4) airports served by Southwest from JAN. Delta Air Lines, Jackson’s longest-serving airline (since 1929), will have eight (8) peak daily flights to the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta. From there, passengers have direct access to nearly 1,000 daily flights to five (5) continents. Delta’s seat offering will total almost 100,000 this summer departing JAN.
American Airlines will offer nearly 90,000 seats during the peak period, with up to six (6) daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, four (4) to Charlotte, and one (1) to Washington Reagan National Airport. United Airlines will offer nearly 30,000 seats and five (5) daily flights to its hub at Houston-Bush Intercontinental Airport. From there, travelers can directly access six (6) continents.
“We are excited to offer even more travel options for our passengers in Jackson and Central Mississippi this summer,” said Rosa M. Beckett, Chief Executive Officer. “At Mississippi’s busiest airport, we are truly grateful to everyone who chooses to fly JAN—you are the reason we continue to grow and thrive.” The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority is investing millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements at JAN to ensure a world-class Customer experience.
Our airline partners’ websites provide many booking and vacation options for Mississippians and can be found at:
Now is a great time to book your summer trip to visit family and friends or take that long-awaited dream vacation. Let’s get flying, Jackson!
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ABOUT JMAA
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) operates two airports: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS). JAN is the busiest airport in Mississippi, situated in the Central part of the state and serving the Capital region of Jackson with over 3,000 acres of property. JAN serves several of the world’s busiest global hubs and is home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing. HKS is a general aviation airport that houses two emergency response medical air transporters and the Civil Air Patrol. It is also home to the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade. The Authority provides service to nearly 1.3 million passengers per year.