Florida reports record tourism numbers ahead of busy summer travel season
Florida is breaking records for tourism in 2023. The Tampa Bay area is one of the largest destinations in the state.
14 flights heading for South Florida diverted to Tampa International due to severe storms
Multiple planes heading for South Florida were diverted to Tampa International Airport due to severe storms that led to a Flash Flood Emergency being issued in Broward County Wednesday.
Tampa International Airport may be getting a new traffic control tower
A new air traffic control tower may be in Tampa International Airport's future after President Biden earmarked the project for funding in his new fiscal year budget proposal.
Spring Break season expected to bring record number of travelers to TPA
Tourism is one of Florida's biggest economic drivers, and for many visiting the state, Tampa International Airport is the first and last thing they see.
Tampa International Airport in top 10 for most firearms found at TSA checkpoints in 2022
Three Florida airports ranked in the top 10 last year for firearms found in carry-on luggage, according to TSA officials. Tampa ranked 10th on the list with 131 firearms found.
TSA: Traveler tries to sneak four-foot ‘emotional support’ snake through security at Tampa airport
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
Tampa airport's giant flamingo finally has a name after month-long contest
The larger-than-life flamingo at Tampa International Airport has greeted thousands of travelers and taken an endless number of photos with them, but during all that time, it didn't have a name. That all ends now. Say hello to: Phoebe.
Tampa airport's flamingo naming contest down to final 3 names: here's how to vote
The giant flamingo that greets travelers at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name of its own — and it's up to the public to decide what that name will be.
Southwest Airlines under federal review following 'unacceptable' rate of cancelations, delays
As the holiday travel rush continues, Southwest Airlines continues to cancel flights. It's creating nightmares just ahead of New Year's Day and now, the federal government is getting involved.
Thousands of bags pile up in Tampa International Airport's baggage claim after Christmas weekend
It's not just travelers who were stranded because of the winter storm that hit a good portion of the US. Thousands of bags have piled up at Tampa International Airport, waiting for their owners to claim them.
More than 3,500 plants keep air clean for travelers at Tampa International Airport
More than 3,500 plants at Tampa International Airport help clean the air for travelers passing through the terminals.
Travelers open Christmas presents at the airport after days trapped by weather delays
Some travelers at Tampa International Airport said they spent several nights sleeping in the terminals after watching rebooked flights be canceled. Some opened presents in the terminals Christmas morning.
Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled in Tampa as winter weather snarls travel across the country
Instead of gathering around the tree this Christmas Eve, many were stuck at Tampa International Airport.
Winter storms around the country impacting holiday travelers at Tampa International Airport
Storms around the country are already hammering travelers at Tampa International Airport. From Atlanta to Washington, holiday travelers are facing a wall of cancelations and delays with snow stopping many planes in their tracks.
Tampa International Airport receives 65,000 name submissions for giant flamingo sculpture
Tampa International Airport officials have plenty of possible names to choose from for the 21-foot flamingo sculpture – 65,000 options to be exact.
Name that flamingo: Tampa International Airport holds contest to name 21-foot sculpture in main terminal
Tampa International Airport is holding a Name That Flamingo contest, where members of the public are invited to submit suggestions for the chance to win four round-trip flights and a VIP Busch Gardens experience.
TSA confiscates record number of guns from Tampa International Airport this year
There’s one record TSA says was broken this year at Tampa International Airport, and it’s not one they wanted to see. "We have found a total of 116 firearms. This is obviously a record-breaking number."
Thanksgiving stories: Travelers give reminders of the reason for the season
There’s something special about the airport the night before Thanksgiving. The air is lighter. The smiles are brighter. The hugs are tighter. There's no place like TPA to get a reminder of what the holiday is all about.
Jokes and travel tips: Who is behind Tampa International Airport's social media accounts?
Those engaging, hilarious and informative posts on the Tampa International Airport's social media accounts are conjured up by one person. He's capturing content from every angle and runway.
How did a flamingo end up in the main terminal at TPA?
A 21-foot flamingo is the talk of Tampa International Airport.