Tampa International Airport expecting 50% drop in holiday travel
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
Despite travel warnings from CDC, Tampa airport records busiest day since March
The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.
The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.
TPA expects holiday travel surge to be half of what it was last year
TPA estimates that they will see roughly 100,000 passengers come and go the weekend after Thanksgiving.
TPA estimates that they will see roughly 100,000 passengers come and go the weekend after Thanksgiving.
First international flights since March arrive at TPA
Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
Tampa International Airport adding 40 destinations in time for holiday travel
After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.
After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.
COVID-19 contact tracing underway after 2 top officials from TPA test positive for the virus
Two TPA officials who attended events this week where the media, airport personnel and the public were present have tested positive for COVID-19.
Two TPA officials who attended events this week where the media, airport personnel and the public were present have tested positive for COVID-19.
Tampa International Airport rolls out COVID-19 testing for travelers
Tampa International Airport launched a new COVID-19 testing pilot program Thursday that is said to be the first, comprehensive program of its kind in the nation.
Tampa International Airport launched a new COVID-19 testing pilot program Thursday that is said to be the first, comprehensive program of its kind in the nation.
Tampa International Airport becomes first U.S. airport to offer COVID-19 tests for passengers
Airline passengers can now get their COVID-19 test results when flying at Tampa International Airport.
Airline passengers can now get their COVID-19 test results when flying at Tampa International Airport.
Pet cockatiel found by workers at Tampa International Airport
It is common to see things flying through the air at Tampa International Airport, but an exotic bird might not be what first comes to mind.
It is common to see things flying through the air at Tampa International Airport, but an exotic bird might not be what first comes to mind.
Planes strike wildlife about 40 times a year at Tampa International Airport, FAA data shows
Air Force 2 pilots made an emergency landing after hitting a bird during takeoff Tuesday. Tampa experts say incidents like this happen more often than you would think.
Air Force 2 pilots made an emergency landing after hitting a bird during takeoff Tuesday. Tampa experts say incidents like this happen more often than you would think.
Airport, airlines hoping for leisure travelers this winter
JetBlue Airways announced Thursday two new routes from Tampa International Airport, which includes a daily nonstop to Richmond, VA and a daily nonstop to Cancun.
JetBlue Airways announced Thursday two new routes from Tampa International Airport, which includes a daily nonstop to Richmond, VA and a daily nonstop to Cancun.
TSA: Despite fewer passengers, agents see increase in guns at checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration says thousands of firearms are discovered at airport checkpoints every year but despite fewer people taking flights, TSA officers are flagging more firearms at airport checkpoints.
The Transportation Security Administration says thousands of firearms are discovered at airport checkpoints every year but despite fewer people taking flights, TSA officers are flagging more firearms at airport checkpoints.
'Not a lot of options' for employees as airlines continue to struggle
Concerns over COVID-19 have led to canceled trips, fewer flights, and now, airline workers' jobs are on the line. United Airlines announced that 36,000 of its employees could be laid off in the fall, nearly half of its U.S. staff.
Concerns over COVID-19 have led to canceled trips, fewer flights, and now, airline workers' jobs are on the line. United Airlines announced that 36,000 of its employees could be laid off in the fall, nearly half of its U.S. staff.
Tampa International Airport announces return of more flights, launches online passenger tools
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest in the year at Tampa International Airport, but as more people decide to stay home this year over safety concerns, you can expect travel numbers to be down significantly.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest in the year at Tampa International Airport, but as more people decide to stay home this year over safety concerns, you can expect travel numbers to be down significantly.
Tampa airport hits pause on $906M of planned construction
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
Tampa International Airport on the hunt for the best local chalk artists
The best airport in North America is searching for some local artists who are experts in chalk art.Tampa International Airport is looking for the best, most creative sidewalk art in the community, saying it wants to put it on display for travelers and employees to enjoy.
The best airport in North America is searching for some local artists who are experts in chalk art.Tampa International Airport is looking for the best, most creative sidewalk art in the community, saying it wants to put it on display for travelers and employees to enjoy.
What to expect when traveling through Tampa International Airport as it adapts to post-pandemic era
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Changes, restrictions on air travel could be long-term without vaccine or treatment for COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.
The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.
Rebuilding airline industry could be long trek
Reviving the airline industry in Florida could take years to get back to January levels, requiring confidence from passengers that their flights and their destinations are safe from the coronavirus.
Reviving the airline industry in Florida could take years to get back to January levels, requiring confidence from passengers that their flights and their destinations are safe from the coronavirus.
Tampa International Airport gets $80 million to keep employees on the payroll
Tampa International Airport is set to receive just over $80 million from the federal government.
Tampa International Airport is set to receive just over $80 million from the federal government.