Airport Newsletter Archive
In each of our issues, you'll get all the latest news from Tampa International Airport and plenty of full-color photos delivered directly to your Inbox. Learn about our events and activities, new air service, construction updates and recurring features such as the Employee Spotlight, TPA in the World and By the Numbers.
March 2019
In this issue: TPA prepares for historic Spring Break passenger traffic, Airport tightens its leash policy
February 2019
In this issue: Airport tours resume, Lufthansa expands its nonstop service to Frankfurt, concessions redevelopment program is complete
January 2019
In this issue: A look back at the top stories of 2018
December 2018
In this issue: HCAA awards, SkyCenter contract, Holiday gift ideas
November 2018
In this issue: TPA surpasses 20 million passengers, Frontier growth continues-prompts airside change
October 2018
In this issue: Tampa Airport's cargo business is booming, Who are we? A look at TPA's demographic
September 2018
In this issue: Delta announces new service to Amsterdam, Spirit expands with routes to NC, All concessions complete on Airside C
August 2018
In this issue: Planespotters, TPA named to Roll of Excellence, More public bus service to TPA
July 2018
In this issue: Norwegian Air bolsters service to Europe, PSTA launches bus service to TPA, Master Plan Phase 2 moves forward with board approval
June 2018
In this issue: Tampa Bay GA airports grow and thrive; New Spirit service to Phillyl; Infrastrucure Week highlights need for investsment
May 2018
In this issue: TPA sees record passenger numbers; New remote baggage check delights guests; 5K on the Runway success
April 2018
In this issue: TPA's maintenance team is on the job; Trailblazing women on TPA safety and security teams; Lightning/Southwest celebrate new partnership
March 2018
In this issue: TPA prepares for record Spring Break; Icelandair announces service increase; SkyConnect/Rental Car Center open to the public
February 2018
In this issue: TPA cuts the ribbon on SkyConnect, Master Plan Phase 1 nears completion, TPA sees all-time passenger numbers in 2017
January 2018
In this issue: Tampa International Airport's Master Plan Phase 1 has big impact on Tampa Bay
December 2017
In this issue: Copa Airlines announces daily service; Frontier, Spirit add new routes; TPA cuts the ribbon on 5 new shops; holiday gift ideas
November 2017
In this issue: UPS begins new freight service at TPA; Tampa Airport's Volunteer Ambassadors get up-close look at Tampa Bay; TIAPD first responder exercise; aid for Puerto Rico
October 2017
In this issue: Frontier Airlines launches new flights from Tampa; Eight new concessions open at TPA; Airport partners take part in Puerto Rico relief efforts
September 2017
In this issue: TPA spared the worst of Hurricane Irma; Icelandair celebrates its inaugural departure
August 2017
In this issue: SkyConnect train cars arrive at TPA; Airport to enforce new height restrictions for drones; local students participate in Airport internship program; TPA crosses the half way mark on new concessions; Airport adds state-of-the-art AED machines
July 2017
In this issue: TPA lands nonstop flights to San Diego; Hundreds attend Master Plan Phase 2 contractor networking event; TPA wows visitors with first new public art installation; Spirit launches two new routes; Airside managers focus on customer service and safety
June 2017
In this issue: Airport gears up for busy travel season; TPA welcomes a new chief of police; Southwest launches flights to New York-LaGuardia
May 2017
In this issue: Airport moving forward on Phase 2; TPA 5K on the Runway draws 2,000 participants; Airport ‘LEAF’ program lands sustainability award; TPA launches Zika awareness campaign for summer
April 2017
In this issue: Tourism partners key to TPA success; Delta to launch nonstop daily flights to Salt Lake City; TPA named among the best airports in North America; Airside C awash in local flavors as new marche opens
March 2017
In this issue: United launches daily nonstop flights to SFO; woman, minority-owned businesses win big at TPA; Airport CEO honored with Person of Vision award; TPA procurement team wins prestigious Pareto award
February 2017
In this issue: History made on TPA’s rental car center; The Eatery opens on Airside F with local options galore; SkyConnect concrete deck now fully connected; Artist Sheryl Oring collects stories for Airport public art installation; TPA launches photo contest on social media
January 2017
In this issue: a look ahead to 2017-Major construction progress, new air service on the horizon; TPA places second in latest J.D. Power Airport Satisfaction survey; Tampa Bay welcomes Alabama and Clemson football teams for College Football National Championship; Southwest Airlines and TPA make history together with new Havana flights; Peter O. Knight selected to host prestigious aircraft fly-in event