Tampa International Airport (TPA)

IT'S A BIG DAY! TPA was just ranked the number one airport in North America by Airports Council International in their annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards! ?? The ASQ Awards use passenger survey data to identify the industry’s best-performing airports around the world by looking at indicators such as cleanliness, amenities and helpfulness of staff. ? Let's celebrate, Tampa Bay!

FINAL CALL: Join us Friday evening at Peter O. Knight Airport for this year's GALA (Girls Achieving Leadership in Aviation) event! GALA helps raise funds to support local women looking to pursue careers in aviation. Learn more and purchase tickets now ??

READY FOR SPRING BREAK! Today, we officially cut the ribbon for our brand-new Airside E security checkpoint! ?? Featuring nearly 20,000 square feet of space and new TSA screening equipment, this checkpoint will officially open to Airside E travelers later this week. Airside E is the current home for Delta, Frontier and Air Canada at TPA. ? CHECK IT OUT: https://lnkd.in/eTUNVKVH

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Small business owners, vendors and community members interested in doing business at Tampa International Airport will learn how to do so at a special public information session on March 25. TPA will host a complimentary presentation about?business opportunities?at the Airport and the future Airside D. ? LEARN MORE ??

NOW SCREENING: A MAJOR UPGRADE TO YOUR TPA EXPERIENCE! ?? Here’s a first look at the all-new Airside E security checkpoint, scheduled to open to travelers soon! This expanded checkpoint features seven screening lanes, state-of-the-art equipment and nearly 20,000 square feet of more space. ?

IT'S HAPPENING: Work on the future Airside D is underway! ? At approximately 600,000 square feet, this Airside will be the largest Airside at TPA when it’s completed. To stay up to date with the latest Airside D news, sign up for our Ascend with TPA newsletter: https://lnkd.in/diVT2Aia

THAT NEW SHUTTLE SMELL: Here's a sneak peek at TPA's brand-new shuttles for Airsides A and C! ?? Our Planning & Development team recently traveled to the factory to check out these new cars and watch them on the test track. They are scheduled to arrive at TPA this year, so keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates! LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/eJSzU_nK

RECOGNIZING LEGENDS: During Black History Month, we're recognizing Black History Heroes of Aviation including the first Black military pilot, the first female Black commercial pilot and many more. Watch as TPA employees share more about some of the amazing African American trailblazers who overcame obstacles and oppression to break into the aviation industry. ??

WAY TO GO, JOE! TPA CEO Joe Lopano has been named the 2025 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region Airport Manager of the Year. The FAA award, which covers an eight-state region as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, is given annually to a leader who exemplifies excellence in airport management. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eQTfTEbF

FLYING INTO THE FUTURE: Flying taxis may sound like Jetsons-inspired science fiction, but the future of aviation is quickly becoming a reality. ?? Brett Fay, TPA's Vice President of General Aviation, recently testified before?Florida’s Senate Transportation Committee about this new technology and how soon it could be implemented throughout Tampa Bay.?? LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/gbFytQgv