Jackson Jambalaya

I guess telling them to buzz off didn't work.

Lumumbees-

They are finally replacing the flooring in the airport next week. To me, after that upgrade our airport will be just perfect. So so easy to get in and out of. Always a nice reprieve from ATL/Charlotte. And for the most part our TSA agents are decently nice compared to other airports. So no more JAN slander please everyone!

JAN is a Dump. New flooring doesn't make it any more tolerable.

@2:12pm So what would make it not a dump? Would you like for them to paint the walls white next? It's generally clean. They replaced their AC units/fixed the issues so now the air is cool. Maybe its outdated but "dump" just doesn't describe it. I think people just love to complain, yourself included. Just be glad it isn't slam packed all the time. Try gratitude for once.

What we do want? The state to take over the airport.
When do we want it? Now!

Are they getting paid…?

What would make JAN less of a dump? Maybe not having an old airport with the highest fares in the nation with few direct flights on top of that. And while you’re at it, let’s stop allowing it to be a patronage job for black separatists. Not asking for much. Try equality and competence for once.

I fly every other week, now that they fixed the A/C the airport is fine. I can arrive less than an hour before departure, breeze through security and without much delay, board my flight. I don’t have to spend much time there. It’s not like people are making a connection and have to spend a couple hours waiting. So, no it’s not filled with places to eat but who cares.

The designation of that facility as an "International Airport" is always funny.

@6:15 Highest fares in the nation is not even close to accurate. You get high fares when your metro area is only 600k people too. You are whining for no reason, because you don’t know what you’re talking about. You are an ungrateful person. High fares doesn’t make the airport a dump either. Just cause it’s old doesn’t mean it’s a dump either, too.

8:15, there are no international commercial passenger flights at JAN, but there is a Customs office there to handle international cargo and accommodate the occasional international private flight. That’s why it’s designated “international” so actually it’s not so funny.

6:15, previous commenters were talking about the actual facility, which is certainly not a dump. I agree with you about fares and the clown show commission running JAN, but that doesn’t make the facility a dump.

Isn’t it an “international” airport because of the junket the commissioners took to the Paris Airshow on the taxpayers dime flying business class and staying at a 5* hotel? That’s international. Right?

Actually 10:01 ... it's funny as hell.

Sure a UPS/Fed Ex flight from a Caribbean island might land at the cargo area once a year, but that does not make it an international airport.

The only real international flights (in or out) are by the 172nd Airlift Wing based there.

Stop complaining. I'm sure the airport commissioners will take care of the problems as soon as they get back from the Paris Air Show.

Y’all are too obsessed about dissing Jackson. Meanwhile no comments on the classic SNL reel. My God they look so young.

12:09, the only thing funny is your misunderstanding. If an airport has a Customs presence, it is designated as international. A company in Brazil with a private jet wanting to fly to the U.S. for business can only land at an international airport, so they would need to know which airports are designated as such. I know it’s fun for you to disparage anything you don’t understand, but you missed the mark on this one. Give up and move on.

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive airports for domestic travel in the United States.
National and Regional Cost Comparison
Recent data from early 2025 and 2024 highlights the significant price gap between Jackson and other major hubs:
National Standing: Jackson is ranked as the 9th most expensive airport in the U.S. for domestic flights.
Average Fares: The average domestic itinerary from Jackson is approximately $510.84, which is over $125 higher than the 2025 national average of $384.85.
Regional Comparison: Nearby major airports often offer significantly lower rates:
New Orleans (MSY)
: Average fare of $325.26.
Memphis (MEM)
: Average fare of $392.93.
Gulfport-Biloxi (GPT)
: Average fare of $472.86. WJTV and other networks

These airport complainers don't seem to travel to cities the size of Jackson and ridiculously compare it large airports. We get on and off planes quickly , have a nice restaurant and bar that is never over crowded, a nice bookstore, plenty of snack choices and you don't have to wait in long lines to be served. Some people are just negative by nature. Perhaps, you guys are too ill mannered to keep the men's bathrooms nice but our women's bath you always is. No where do I get on and off a plane quicker . You want a Delta Sky Club? You'll find it at hubs or in big cities. Try not to be a bumpkin or rube when you go elsewhere. It's embarrassing to all of us.

I'm relieved that no bees were harmed.

Private planes from Texas use Jackson all the time for international returns. It can save hours and mucho dinero compared to Houston customs. Jackson is the fastest and trouble free of any we use in the area

"What we do want? The state to take over the airport.
When do we want it? Now!"

After all, the State built, owns and runs the Trade (cough, cough) Center. Electrical and all.

PS: All those private planes coming in from Texas...Texas is right up against Mexico isn't it?

The rubes are the ones getting dumped on but still swear that the local sewage pond they fly out of is an oasis smelling of lilacs, and not boo boo and malice towards them. Sad.

I’m impressed with all the upgrades at JAN.

Just curious, 11:59, what similar sized airports are you comparing JAN to in order to reach your conclusions?

I've flown into 41 state capitals for my job. Jackson's airport is the worst in the nation by a large margin. Jackson Intl is a disaster.

That has everything to do with US Customs, and nothing to do with the airport management/jet-setting commissioners.