On the evening of Aug. 8, gold medalist freestyle wrestler Gable Steveson, from Apple Valley, had a large fan base welcome him at MSP as well.

MSP and airline staff were happy to help coordinate the athletes' arrivals, which also attracted media coverage.

Read more about all of Minnesota's Olympic medal winners here.

Other media coverage of the arrivals at MSP is available here (for the gymnasts) and here (for Steveson).

Frontier Airlines recently announced that starting Sept. 9 it will offer non-stop flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport, increasing competition on a popular route for passengers in the Twin Cities.

The additional route was one of several announced by low-cost carriers in recent weeks at MSP.

Allegiant Air recently announced it is adding non-stop service between MSP and two cities beginning in Oct. -- Destin, Fla. (VPS) and Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. (AZA).

The low-cost carrier had announced earlier this summer that it would start serving MSP this fall with flights to three cities: Asheville, N.C., Palm Beach, Fla, and Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla., making it the 18th airline operating at MSP.

Also, MSP's direct European routes will expand starting Aug. 31, as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines resumes service to Amsterdam, offering flights three days a week. Visit KLM's website for full flight schedules.

If you're in the market for a new job, there's a good chance you'll find an opportunity at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

More than 25 employers from a broad section of businesses at MSP will be represented at the MSP Airport Job Fair on Thursday, Aug. 19. 

Job opportunities include customer service agents and security; retail and restaurant positions including managers, baristas, servers and cooks; sales associates and cashiers. The employers offer competitive pay and many provide benefits.

View some of the current open positions on this job board.

What: MSP Airport Job Fair

When: Thursday, Aug. 19, noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Terminal 1, Silver Ramp, ground level

FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED

Transportation and Directions

Public transportation is a convenient way to get to the event.

• Attendees can take either the Metro Blue Line or the Metro Transit Route 54 bus to Terminal 1 at MSP. The event is taking place in the building just through the doors nearest the bus stop.
• From the Blue Line station, take the escalators up to Level T (Tram) and follow the signs to Silver Parking.

Drive and park: Drive to Terminal 1 and park in either the Red or Blue ramp. Take the escalator or elevators to to Level T and follow signs to Silver Parking. Parking will not be validated.

When Peoples Organic restaurant and bar moved into an existing space at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the retrofit began with a vision and detailed plans for an inviting, bright space with impressive views of the airfield.

Now the results of those plans have been recognized by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal, which recently awarded the work as Minnesota's Best Restaurant Retrofit for 2021.

The restaurant, located in Terminal 1's mall just inside a security checkpoint, is prominently located and includes an easy-access takeout counter, bakery and cafe for travelers watching the clock. 

Further into the space customers enjoy a full bar and majestic views of the airfield. Toward the back, visitors can relax in the warm and inviting dining area – flanked with wood and natural accents.

"As passengers return to MSP, they're appreciating the ambiance at Peoples Organic, and the variety of delicious dining options," said Eric Johnson, director of Commercial Management and Airline Affairs for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Peoples Organic also coordinated with an adjoining restaurant to combine kitchen operations and make more square footage available for a comfortable dining experience. 

"Peoples Organic is an efficient, beautiful space that has to be seen to be appreciated," Johnson added.

The restaurant is located just inside the North Security Checkpoint, near the entrance to Concourse E.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) continues to partner with the State of Minnesota to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at the airport.

The vaccination sites – one at each terminal – use the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine. The vaccine is offered at no cost.

At Terminal 2, the site is pre-security and is open to everyone. At Terminal 1, the site is post-security, meaning it is available only to ticketed passengers with a boarding pass, or to badged MSP employees.

Full information about the vaccination sites is available here.

For passengers looking for a COVID-19 test, MSP offers both a state-provided saliva-testing service (free to residents), and a private, rapid-test service that’s convenient for travelers headed to a destination that requires a negative test result.

Full information about both COVID-19 testing options is available at this website.

Summer is reaching its conclusion, but the appetite for air travel remains and we want to know what you're thinking as we move toward autumn.

MSP Airport is soliciting input from would-be travelers via a survey that gauges attitudes about and interest in air travel. The answers help shape the MSP travel experience as the COVID-19 era begins to wane.

Even if you’ve already taken the survey, please feel free to take it again, as your thoughts and answers may have changed over time.

Survey takers have shown interest in MSP's safety initiatives, such as the increased presence of hand sanitizer dispensers, the face mask requirement and the airport’s efforts to increase physical distancing. All of those efforts are part of the airport's Travel Confidently program.

Thank you for your continued interest in helping us make air travel as safe and comfortable as possible.