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. 

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.

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. 

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.

St. Pete community gets close-up look at Tampa International Airport's new Airside D plans

Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.

Tampa International Airport report cancellations, delays due to Tropical Storm Nicole

Although the Tampa International Airport remained open Thursday, that didn't mean travelers were guaranteed to have a smooth day. Before sunrise, dozens and dozens of flights were either canceled or delayed due to Tropical Storm Nicole.