Tampa Int'l Airport's Spring Break Tech Upgrades

0:00What's up, I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Tampa Bay News today. Tampa International Airport is rolling out high-tech upgrades to handle the spring break rush. Officials expect more than 3 million passengers over the next 40 days. New features include upgraded shuttles, digital weight time screens, and touchless security lanes to make travel smoother and less stressful. The airside shuttles now have better software and refresh setups for safer rise between the main terminal and airsides A and C. Meanwhile, live. Security weight times appear on new displays in the shuttle lobby at airside A. These use special sensors to track crowds in real time, helping folks plan around peak lines. Travelers appreciate the push for quicker checks, especially with longer weights expected. The touchless ID lanes use spatial scans for faster verification, with airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, United, and Alaska. You can opt out and use your regular ID, and images get deleted within 24 hours.

1:01According to airport leaders, enhanced customs tech for returning US passengers cuts weights by about 25 percent. TPA is one of the first 15 US airports with the system. Plus, order food ahead via Uber Eats or Starbucks apps and book parking spots 24 hours early for deals. Plan to arrive two hours early for domestic flights or three hours for international ones. Check with your airline for updates and expect crowds at rental cars and eateries. Mobile apps can help skip some lines. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Built for comfort and calm. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com