Tampa Int'l Airport: Spring Break Travel Tips

0:00On March 4th, here's the latest out of Tampa Bay. Tampa International Airport is gearing up for its busiest time of year with spring break underway. Officials expect more than 3 million travelers to pass through from March 5th to April 13th, handling between 75,000 and 80,000 passengers each day. To keep things moving smoothly, the airport rolled out brand new airside shuttles connecting the main terminal to air size A and C. These modern vehicles come with updated software and refreshed infrastructure for safer, more reliable rides. Travelers can now check real-time security wait times on digital displays around the airport, which track passenger flow for the most accurate updates. TSA pre-check lanes also feature touchless ID using facial recognition for quicker checks, images get deleted within 24 hours and you can opt out by using the standard line with your ID. This applies to flights on American, Alaska, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines.

1:02For meals on the go, use the TPA to go app along with Uber Eats or Starbucks to order ahead and skip lines at participating spots. You can even filter options by gate area. Parking is easier too, just reserve a spot at least 24 hours in advance for discounted rates. Airport staff recommend arriving at least 2 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours for international ones to avoid any last-minute stress. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, Headphones in a Pillow, Simple Idea, Surprisingly Addictive, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com