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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Three Tampa International Airport workers test positive for COVID-19

Employees at Tampa International Airport received a memo Wednesday, letting them know three of their coworkers tested positive for COVID-19.

Still flying high: Tampa Airport named best in North America

The airport announced Monday that it had won the 2019 Airport Service Quality Award for best airport in its size category, along with Dallas Love Field. 

Tampa airport automates boarding pass checkpoints

If you think you can zip through Tampa International Airport pretty quickly now, your trip could get even faster thanks to TPA's newest high-tech addition.

"Crazy": Number of prohibited firearms at Bay Area airports doubled in October, TSA says

Airport security officers at Bay Area airports are collecting a record number of firearms, according to statistics released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Unexpected airport arrival: Dog gives birth at Tampa International

It’s not exactly airmail, but a very special delivery just wrapped up at Tampa International Airport. A passenger’s service dog gave birth to eight puppies in the middle of the concourse.

Tampa International Airport's flight to the future

The history of Tampa International Airport has some twists and turns. The airport could have been where USF is today, or T.I.A. could have even been built in Pinellas County, in which case it wouldn't be T.I.A.