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."
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.
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.
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.
A 21-foot flamingo is the talk of Tampa International Airport.
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.
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.
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.
TSA agents in Florida airports have confiscated more weapons so far in 2022 than any previous year
The number of weapons found at Florida's TSA checkpoints so far this year is already higher than any previous year – at 700 and counting
The number of weapons found at Florida's TSA checkpoints so far this year is already higher than any previous year – at 700 and counting
Virgin Atlantic completes inaugural flight from London to Tampa
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Tampa International Airport to reopen Friday, days after suspending operations due to Ian
Tampa International Airport will reopen Friday, three days after shutting down due to Hurricane Ian as it approached the west coast of Florida.
Tampa International Airport will reopen Friday, three days after shutting down due to Hurricane Ian as it approached the west coast of Florida.
Tampa International Airport to add first new terminal in nearly 20 years
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
Labor Day travel the busiest since start of the pandemic
Tampa International Airport is expecting a busy Labor Day travel weekend with passenger numbers meeting or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
Tampa International Airport is expecting a busy Labor Day travel weekend with passenger numbers meeting or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids
A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase.
A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase.
TPA's newly renovated bathroom named finalist for America's Best Restroom contest
Tampa International Airport's Airside C restroom is a finalist in the 2022 America's Best Restroom contest. Airside C's north restrooms have been under construction for several months and recently opened to the public, TPA officials said.
Tampa International Airport's Airside C restroom is a finalist in the 2022 America's Best Restroom contest. Airside C's north restrooms have been under construction for several months and recently opened to the public, TPA officials said.
Explore Tampa International Airport’s history, art and operations via free guided tours
Tampa International Airport's guided tours will give guests a chance to go behind the scenes to learn about the history, structure, art and daily operations of the airport.
Tampa International Airport's guided tours will give guests a chance to go behind the scenes to learn about the history, structure, art and daily operations of the airport.
Virgin Atlantic to offer direct flights from Tampa to London in the fall
Tampa International Airport announced Wednesday Virgin Atlantic will begin offering direct flights to London's Heathrow International Airport in the fall.
Tampa International Airport announced Wednesday Virgin Atlantic will begin offering direct flights to London's Heathrow International Airport in the fall.
Tampa International Airport sees delays on fourth-busiest travel day of the year
The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.
The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.
Son of fallen Tarpon Spring police officer sworn in as Tampa International Airport officer
Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.
Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.
Tampa International gears up for busy Fourth of July travel weekend
After a record May that saw more than 1.9 million passengers and a very busy start to the summer travel season, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for another influx of passengers over Independence Day weekend.
After a record May that saw more than 1.9 million passengers and a very busy start to the summer travel season, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for another influx of passengers over Independence Day weekend.
Flight delays, cancellations could be a taste of what's to come this summer
After more than 3,200 flights were canceled over the weekend, leaving thousands of travelers stranded, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the federal government could potentially impose fines on airlines that fall short of consumer protection standards.
After more than 3,200 flights were canceled over the weekend, leaving thousands of travelers stranded, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the federal government could potentially impose fines on airlines that fall short of consumer protection standards.
Hundreds of flights across country canceled on Memorial Day, making impact at TPA
The weekend has turned into quite the headache for travelers across the country, as hundreds of flights have been canceled with thousands more delayed.
The weekend has turned into quite the headache for travelers across the country, as hundreds of flights have been canceled with thousands more delayed.