Memphis and Cincinnati Airports look to low cost airlines as they work to revinent themselves

The Memphis International and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airports have learned the art of reinvention during the last year as the anchor airline at both facilities - Delta Air Lines - has continued to significantly reduce service to support growth in other regions throughout its network.

Both airports are targeting more O&D traffic as their roles as connecting points have diminished. Cincinnati is starting to show signs of promise as the new breed of ULCCs attempts to capitalise on opportunities at the airport in wake of legacy airline restructuring ushered in by consolidation.

ULCCs have not flocked as quickly to Memphis; but the airport has recorded some encouraging service increases as it works to rebuild itself now that it is no longer a hub for Delta.