I love flying internationally out of TPA (they have a non-stop on Delta to AMS). Since I go for a…read morelonger period of time I fly with my dog in-cabin. For the first time ever my dog used the pet relief area. TPA was smart to make it a caged off area leading to the outdoors. This made all the difference to a dog trained to relieve himself outside only. Kudos to you TPA!

A MASTERCLASS IN AVIATION LOGISTICS AND BRAND ENGAGEMENT As…read morean e-commerce business owner whose daily operations depend heavily on seamless logistics, I evaluate infrastructural efficiency with a highly critical eye. Tampa International Airport consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of operational proficiency. The architectural layout and passenger flow are remarkably intuitive, making the process of flying in and out genuinely simple and fast. When traveling with my husband and children, mitigating transit friction is paramount, and this facility fundamentally eliminates the typical stressors associated with modern air travel. Beyond their logistical prowess, I must commend their digital marketing strategy. Their social media postings are, quite frankly, hilarious. It is rare to see a transportation entity execute such a witty, engaging, and culturally resonant online brand. It reflects a high degree of organizational intelligence and a keen understanding of modern consumer engagement. Tampa International sets the premier standard for how an airport should operate, seamlessly merging frictionless travel with brilliant public relations. It is a consistently superior experience from arrival to departure.

Renovations can understandably cause inconvenience for current travelers as improvements are made…read morethat will benefit future travelers. But at 2 am, staff required everyone - without warning - to walk past the train, go outside, and then proceed down a long maze of ramps. We then boarded a bus and waited, until we were ultimately instructed to get off the bus, walk back up the ramps and around to the train that in fact was working and had just pulled away. We did not discern an apology or explanation, despite the fact that a family member already had difficulty walking. Hopefully just a late-night glitch, but you may want to be prepared during renovations.

I honestly don't understand the hate for this airport. People's wait times through security…read morenegative affect the experience. I have Global Entry and Cleer because credit cards I have pay for them. I never, and I mean never, wait more than 3 minutes to get through security. Terminal C is one of the prettiest terminals you will see anywhere in the US. Theirs above average food throughout and it's very easy to get to different terminals. In addition the amount of non stop flights out of this airport is truly amazing. Aside from getting to Asia, you can travel to a ton of places non-stop. Lastly, their patented carpet print is the best!

So crazy I have never left a review because I have checked in and flown from her many times…read more This was the first time we could find on-site parking which was a pain. We had to park in the Dolphin lot so you need a shuttle and they don't drop you off at the terminal, but in short term parking. I find that extremely odd and annoying, especially since my return flight lands at midnight and I need a ride back to my car. The airport itself is small enough that it's so easy to get around and is my choice for flights. I usually fly Allegiant from here and the only gripe is that the food choices aren't great, but I understand for only a few gates they can't have a lot.

BLUF: Small, clean airport with local flair convenient to downtown Sarasota…read more Typically my husband and I fly into Tampa when visiting Sarasota since we have many choices on SWA. However, recently we decided to go right into SRQ and we loved being at our favorite Sarasota spots right after landing. After landing we were quickly able to navigate the small airport, get our rental car, stop for caffeine and be at The Ringling all within 30 minutes of landing. The airport is small so it's easy to navigate but that also means there are not a ton of amenities. We enjoyed local artwork and displays throughout. Also, the volunteers that provide airport information and tourist information were very welcoming.

I've been to some small airports in my travel, but this one might be the smallest yet. With only a…read morefew gates, they only service smaller airlines and lots of cargo carriers. From what I could tell on my limited experience here, it's efficiently run. The gates are split between two areas, so you have to go through the security to group of gates, and can't access the other side without exiting and going through the other security section. The planes are boarded and deboarded with stairs directly outside, rather than through a jet bridge. Luckily coming and going, the weather was nice, if it were rainy or stormy, it would be a bad time to get on or off plane for sure. My gate area had a Dunkin, a Hudson News and bar with a small kitchen. There was plenty of seating by the gates, mainly because they only have a plane leaving every few hours, so not to overfilled with other travelers. Overall, good experience and I'm sure I'll be back, though their flight destination list is pretty limited, luckily PTI/GSO is one of them.

It's not a bad airport. It's on the smaller end which I like. It's a little confusing on where to…read morego once you land to get a taxi but it wasn't so bad. Bathrooms were clean and I like that they had a good bit of seating when waiting for your flight.

If you have relatives who live near Appleton, WI, chances are you will drive to this airport to…read morepick them up. Very tiny. Convenient parking for getting your relatives out of the baggage claim area and into the car. Just walk out, cross the street, and you are there. When I dropped off my sister, I asked for and was given a pass to keep her company while she waited for the plane. If you want a pass to go to the gate when they arrive, no can do. This airport seems to stack its takeoffs and landings at certain times. All five gates were busy, and there was hardly any room to sit while waiting for them to start loading the plane. Once the flights loaded and departed, the airport was devoid of people. It's a little over an hour from where I live, and I-75 was moving well.

Tell me why my best friend just wants to go home to Florida and ALLLLL of a sudden you guys decided…read moreto cancel the rental car because her flight was delayed. It was not her fault that her flight was delayed, so what kind of audacity do you have to cancel on her like that. Now she has no way home and it's all YOUR fault. Sigh.

its definitely a small airport but the bar upstairs is so cozy..they have bottomless mimosas until…read more1230...food is good... service was as good as it could of been but its so cozy even if your flight is delayed

We decided to make the drive from Tampa to Lakeland as we got a good deal on an Avelo flight to…read morevisit family. It took right around 45 minutes to get there from downtown Tampa. Parking was free (although we had to drive a couple laps around the small lot to find a spot). They do have a gate that was being installed that looks like parking may be a paid item in the future. Both the check in desk and security were very easy. They offered Pre check guests a ticket so that we did not have to remove laptops or shoes. Once in the terminal, they had a small snack bar with a number of offerings. However, once everyone arrived for the flight, there was very few places to sit, hardly anywhere to charge your devices, and it was very hot. Overall, a very easy experience, but would hope that they put some upgrades on the air side once business ramps up.

This is by far the best airport we have to fly out of near our house. This trip we are traveling…read morewith our little Miniature Pincher for the first time. The counter agent for Allegiant was super friendly and helpful in answering our questions. The TSA security agent was very friendly and helpful by having my wife take our pet out of the travel carrier and he even reached out a pet our little Lilly. We have travelled out of this airport many times and it is always the best from parking to check to the gate. I highly recommend it!

Major morning delays defeated the convenience of a smaller airport…read more We picked SFB to avoid MCO's crowds, but our experience on June 25th was just as time-consuming. Arriving at 5:00 AM for a 7:05 AM flight, we walked into total chaos. A shortage of ticket agents created huge lines, with staff agents resorting to shouting out specific destinations every few minutes to pull panicking passengers forward whose flights were actively boarding.Between check-in delays and an unsympathetic TSA officer at security, we nearly missed our plane. Disappointing experience for what is supposed to be a low-stress alternative

Easy check In . Close gates. trams run frequently!! Clean…read moreand quiet No issues TSA was easy and helpful

We finally arrived at Orlando, but because of a storm, all the airport gates were closed. We ended…read moreup sitting on the plane for many hours, even after the storm had already passed. It was one of the worst travel experiences I've ever had. One thing I learned from this trip: if there's a chance of storms, I'd rather not fly into Orlando. Airline delays can leave you stuck on a plane for many hours with no control over the situation. This is exactly why I prefer driving whenever possible. When you drive, you're in control of your schedule and destination. You can adjust your route, make stops when you want, and you're not sitting on an airplane for many hours waiting for a gate to open. For me, driving is the better way to travel.

It looks like the rating for Airside A at TPA is being brought down by misplaced reviews of TSA at…read moreCheckpoint A. It's true that it's one of the oldest airsides at this airport. However, I didn't see any problems with the facilities or restaurants there. It's the main terminal for United Airlines as well as JetBlue (and others). We recently flew out of here on our way to their hub in Houston (IAH). The last time was when we flew to Puerto Rico to visit family members prior to 2018. I don't remember seeing the "Copper Birds" there at that time. I've always wondered where they went. I'm glad they found a good place to display them. The view of the runway at Airside A (as well as F) is very nice. The boarding for United was very organized. I think the only negative is that only one of the SkyConnect trams was operational. It's a minor inconvenience. The wait time wasn't too long for the other one to return. The people mover trams will all eventually be replaced anyway, so expect more wait times at all the airsides. It will be a nice upgrade to TPA once that project is completed. As always, it was a smooth trip back to Tampa.

This terminal lacks the sit down food options that other terminals have. My regular flight got…read moremoved from airline c and this terminal is garbage compared to what is available in airside C. 2 sit down places and one closed kitchen at 6:30. Lots of seating available for waiting on your flight but that's all that's good about this airside.

Super comfortable trip to TPA this morning courtesy of Tony! Spacious vehicle in immaculate…read morecondition. I felt incredibly relaxed with him at the wheel. I look forward to using him again in the future.

I don't need to say too much. Try it out yourself. But- I'll just say this. The drivers are…read moreextremely polite, and Tony's assistant is extremely polite to everyone she talks to. I love this business. They will drive you from the airport, to a restaurant, wherever! Complete 100/10.