TPA spring break travel: 3.1M passengers expected as unpaid TSA officers reach ‘breaking point’

Tampa International Airport is bracing for a massive influx of travelers for spring break. Chief Operating Officer John Tiliacos estimates that between now and the end of April, the airport will see a staggering 3.1 million passengers.

Airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers during partial government shutdown

As we continue this partial government shutdown, one of the areas most impacted is the aviation space, especially TSA. In fact, a group of airline executives are calling on congress to support TSA workers better as they are receiving zero dollar paychecks, receiving nothing.

More budget airline deals announced for Tampa Bay travelers

Breeze Airways announced three new nonstop flights out of Tampa International Airport (TPA) starting this summer. 

New era for TPA: Final renderings unveiled for first new terminal in 20 years

On Thursday, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved a final design for Airside D, a $1.5 billion project that will serve as Tampa International Airport's first new terminal in nearly 20 years.

TPA welcomes job seekers at hiring event ahead of spring break rush

Job seekers gathered at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday for the airport’s hiring event as it prepares for the upcoming spring break travel rush.

Two thirds of flights in and out of TPA canceled on Sunday

Sunday saw a lot of disappointed travelers, but considering nearly two thirds of flights were delayed or canceled, TPA was relatively calm.

Historic winter storm causes travel delays
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A winter storm is set to hit much of the United States this weekend, causing travel delays. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

Kittens rescued in St. Thomas flown to Tampa Bay area due to severe pet overpopulation

Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to a network of volunteers who turn commercial flights into lifesaving transport missions.

Travelers experience post-Christmas delays at Tampa International Airport

The holiday season is the busiest time of year according to the TSA, with the agency expecting Sunday to be the busiest by passenger volume at an estimated 2.86 million people.

Delta flight makes emergency landing at Tampa International Airport

A Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Los Angeles was diverted, making an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport Saturday morning after the flight crew detected an unusual odor in the plane, officials with the airline said.

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.