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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I'm human as well': TPA officer balances law enforcement with kindness among traveling passengers

While Officer Jimmie Bizzle is patrolling around the Tampa International Airport, he is also always looking for a way to help passengers. "Allow me, a law enforcement officer, to show I’m human as well."

Frontier Airlines adds four new direct flight routes to Caribbean countries from Tampa

Beginning in June and July, the budget-friendly airline will offer non-stop service to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

'Every clue is important': Family desperate to find lost dog at TPA

A family is desperate to find their dog after they said it slipped out of its collar at Tampa International Airport. They've been searching for days, but still, there's been no sign of the 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky. 

TPA focuses on expansion, future demand in master plan update as Tampa continues to grow

As the Tampa Bay Area continues to grow and more and more tourists flock to local shores, Tampa International Airport leaders are planning updates to their multi-year, multi-billion dollar master plan.

TPA passengers continue without masks as DOJ appeals mask mandate ruling by federal judge

Passengers have been riding and flying without a mask after a federal judge in Tampa struck down the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for public transportation on Monday. Two days later, the Department of Justice appealed the decision, leaving many to wonder if the mask order would come back.

Tampa International Airport lifts mask mandate after TSA removes rule

After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.