Smooth day for many at TPA despite nationwide delays, cancellations
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights Christmas day due to staffing issues because of COVID-19 and bad weather.
Christmas Eve travel plans disrupted as two major airlines cancel flights in Tampa, across U.S.
The holiday weekend came to an abrupt halt for thousands of Christmas Eve travelers as a pair of major airlines canceled hundreds of flights. Several of those are affecting flights in Tampa.
New airline touches down at TPA, marking return of service from Germany since start of pandemic
Eurowings Discover, a new leisure airline part of the Lufthansa Group, landed at Tampa International Airport Thursday, marking the first direct connection to the European Union since before the pandemic.
Dog abandoned at Tampa airport now a 'very happy guy' in new home
Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.
Tampa International Airport hopes self-driven wheelchairs for travelers pave way for future
TPA is testing out a pilot program that allows passengers to use self-powered wheelchairs that can be driven instead of pushed. They hope to make it a permanent option.
Dog abandoned at Tampa International Airport ticket counter; police consider charges
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
Giant flamingo to join public art displays aimed at enhancing travel experience at TPA
Tampa International Airport recently commissioned nine artists to enhance the travel experience with rotating exhibits as well as permanent works of art.
‘Be patient, be prepared’: TPA expects 80,000 travelers this holiday season
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
Pirates welcome British travelers to Tampa, on first international flight since pandemic
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
Tampa Airport passengers can now bypass ticket levels, head straight to gate
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
Tampa airport prepares for first post-pandemic international flights
The U.S. ended its COVID-related travel ban on dozens of countries Monday, opening up dozens of airports to international travelers for the first time in more than a year and a half.
Southwest passengers scramble for flights following weekend mass cancelations across U.S., Tampa
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.
Hundreds left scrambling at TPA as Southwest Airlines cancels flights nationwide
Hundreds of Southwest flights have been canceled nationwide and now many passengers are beginning to question the airline's explanation.
'I remember how simple it was': travelers recall flying before 9/11
The difference between flying before September 11, 2001, and after the attacks is night and day.
Tampa International Airport holding largest hiring day ever Wednesday
Tampa International Airport is holding its largest hiring day ever on Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 positions are up for grabs.
As Spirit Airlines cancels more flights, know your rights as a passenger
Lines of passengers anxious to get home continued to form at Tampa International Airport’s Spirit counter Friday. While getting a refund isn't easy, there are things travelers can try to get their money back.
Spirit Airlines cancels flights Thursday across U.S., Tampa for fifth day in a row
Spirit Airlines entered its fifth consecutive day of widespread cancellations Thursday, including a handful in Tampa.
TPA passengers of Spirit Airlines face fourth day of cancellations
The airline has canceled more than 1,000 flights and delayed several hundred since Sunday, including ones in and out of Tampa International Airport.
Cancelations continue for Spirit Airlines at Tampa International Airport
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, leaving travelers stranded in Tampa
Passengers are left scrambling and stranded after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights nationwide. Unhappy travelers first reported mass delays over the weekend.