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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.