TPA preparing for busy post-Christmas rush
Santa may be done flying, but thousands of airline passengers still have a long ways to go, as many are expected to come through Tampa International Airport.
Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
Holiday travel surge underway with calmer airports on Christmas Day
With Christmas falling later in the week, the holiday travel window spans two weekends, spreading travelers out over nearly two weeks.
Kristi Noem presents $10K bonus checks for TSA officers at TPA
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in Tampa on Monday morning to present two dozen TSA workers with $10,000 bonus checks for working without pay during the government shutdown.
Fire training sends flames into sky at Tampa International Airport: 'We need to be prepared'
You may have seen or spotted a thick plume of black smoke rising above Tampa International Airport. Don’t worry, though, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Division has been performing training exercises after sunset this week.
Thanksgiving travel at Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Holiday travel is officially underway in Tampa Bay, and both major airports are preparing for busy crowds as Thanksgiving approaches.
TPA operations return to normal as FAA lifts flight cut orders
.The arrival and departure boards at Tampa International Airport looked normal Monday morning and travelers reported smooth sailing through the terminal.
More than half of flights at TPA delayed as government shutdown deal approaches
Tampa International Airport saw more than 200 delays Sunday after the federal government shutdown forced a 4% reduction in air traffic nationwide.
Tampa International not seeing huge delays yet despite FAA airspace reductions
Travelers at Tampa International Airport are not feeling the worst effects of the government shutdown, even after the airport was listed as one of forty where flights will be restricted by up to ten percent.
Flying out of TPA? Here’s how nationwide flight cancellations could impact the airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday which airports will be affected by nationwide flight reductions, prompted by the ongoing government shutdown. Tampa International Airport is on the list of airports required to cut flights.
Government shutdown threatens holiday travel as FAA staffing woes cause major delays
A looming government shutdown is threatening to make the Thanksgiving travel season even more stressful for flyers.
Bones, including portion of a skull, found in duffel bag at TPA: CBP
A traveler at Tampa International Airport is accused of having what looked like human remains, including a portion of a skull, inside a duffel bag.
Tampa International Airport donates unclaimed luggage to Hillsborough's 'Duffels of Dignity' program
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Governor DeSantis touts 'major progress' on Howard Frankland Bridge, I-275 widening projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday about "major progress" on the Tampa Bay area's largest state-funded road projects, including the expansion of the Howard Frankland Bridge along with a stretch of I-275 in Pinellas County.
New ‘family lanes’ launching at TPA. Here’s how they could streamline TSA security screenings
There’s a new option for families flying out of Tampa International Airport, and it’s designed to help speed up the security screening process for all passengers.
TPA continues to expand international routes, more travelers using AI in planning
More destinations are coming to Tampa International Airport, and travelers are planning their trips there with the help of AI.
TPA announces completion of Red Express Curbside as expansion plans continue
Tampa International Airport marked a milestone in its overall expansion plans on Monday by announcing the completion of its Red Express Curbside.
Tampa International Airport unveils rare exhibit showcasing its aviation history
Tampa International Airport is pulling back the curtain on its rich aviation history with a rare exhibit that opens some of its archive materials to the public for the first time.
Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Tampa International Airport braces for holiday travel surge
Tampa International Airport is preparing for one of its busiest weekends of the year as summer travelers take to the skies for the Fourth of July.