Tampa International Airport (TPA) has a special place in my heart. I grew up in Tampa, so it used to by home airport back when I’d do mileage runs. My dad still lives in Tampa, so it’s an airport I return to all the time. On top of that, it’s just generally an awesome mid-size…
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I defer to others on whether Delta and its JV partners offer any other major O&D flights out of Tampa- not sure what business or leisure demand there may be beyond MEX, LHR, and AMS. Geographically, it's not suited to transatlantic connections, and Latin America only makes sense if LATAM will fly to Tampa (but not sure why Delta and LATAM would choose that over Miami or even Orlando). So in that sense, the only thing I can think of would be seasonal service to CDG. But obviously Delta/Virgin/Aeromexico will all be happy to co-locate going forward like at other major US airports for efficiency's sake (plus what will likely be a good lounge).
Nice. Other than over-crowding at peak times, TPA is pretty good these days (gotta like that massive flamingo indoors); the train to the massive rental car center/parking is quite nice.
I grew up in Pasco County and TPA used to be my home airport so seeing the change has been exciting compared to how it used to look. It's still the easiest airport in the country from curb to gate, in my opinion. These renderings look exactly like the new MCO south terminal; assuming it's the same architect for both.
Not sure how to solve this problem, but airports moving away from smaller concourses and terminals is a huge accessibility issue. My grandma is not wheelchair bound in normal day-to-day life, but she's forced to ask for help at large airports because she doesn't have the legs to stand in long lines and walk all the way to her gate. She's had a helper leave her in the middle of a terminal (not where her flight was) because they asked for a tip and she didn't have cash on her, given she normally doesn't live in a country with tipping culture. ICN T2 is an example of one of these new terminals that looks cool on Instagram but can be functionally very tiring for some people to navigate
I guess we will be stuck with the outdated, way too small AA AC. I generally find TPA one of the better airports. The tram takes all of 30 seconds to gates. So there is long walks like at MIA.
I believe Capital One contracts with Turkish at DFW. Turkish gave me an access pass when flying Business Class
At least MIA does have a tram for D. If you had to go from D15 to D50, unless you want the exercise, time to use that 'skytrain'... oh wait, you Keys get the cart, doncha?
Happy to see it coming along as I fly SAN-TPA a lot but it doesn’t look like Alaska will be part of the new terminal. I’d be happy with a lounge.
I have lived all over the world and traveled all over the world. For the past 27 years Tampa International has been my home airport and all of us in the Tampa Bay Area are so proud of our beautiful airport. The ease of use, the artwork, the always pleasant airport employees, the FB outlets. TPA in the begining of the "new airport era" of the early '70s was ahead of its time and has been so well managed over the years.
TPA is just one of the Gems of our amazing region. Looking forward to the new terminal. It will be awesome !
Looks nice! On the topic of new buildings, Alaska opened a new training center published a very cool video about it. The gym looks a little sparse compared to the rest of the facility but the video is quite well done.
https://youtu.be/X7hhCaQnR-s?si=9IpqGzValSE1m4_w
I’ve only visited the Tampa airport once, many years ago, but I remember being impressed by the facilities and the fact that they had free Wi-Fi when it was not very common. Keep it up!
My guess is that this will result in having an even less premium product by AA by comparison. The Admirals Club there needs a total reboot with much improved bathrooms. TPA is a market where the right plays at the airport drive credit card spend. My guess is that Deltas share of spend will increase with the new terminal.
As a TPA based flyer, this is wonderful news. I’m looking forward to seeing the new international routes that Airside D will bring.
I also grew up in Tampa for a part of my childhood (like Ben), and I have so many amazing memories of flying out of that airport. I haven't flown through TPA in about 8 years now, and I miss it dearly (I still haven't had a chance to see the airport after the big renovation of the central terminal - or the giant flamingo).