https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/02/26/aeromexico-tampa-flight-follow-up.html "USAir, which eventually merged with American Airlines, serviced the route for about two years in the mid-1990s. The resurrected direct connection via Aeromexico will begin July 1." Ah, back in the ...
Jump to postAs 2024 approaches, what are some TPA route predictions? Service to Colombia. TPA to BOG, MDE, and/or CTG. With LHR on Virgin already becoming profitable, I expect other European carriers to take notice. I wouldn't be surprised if a European leisure-focused airline takes a shot at TPA sub weekly. A...
Jump to postEveryone seems to forget that PIE is 20 minutes across the bridge from TPA, and you can view PIE departures and arrivals from the top of the parking garage at TPA.
Allegiant still flies PIE - PIT 3-4 times per week, don't they? I wonder if Breeze will fly on Allegiant's off days.
Frontier launches TPA-PHX today with only 13 seats left for sale! Great start to this daily service. Much needed lift to PHX this summer as Southwest isn’t up to their precovid 2x daily. Good stuff. I think that could be a great add for them. It's been an expensive ticket for awhile. I know Allegia...
Jump to postSo what do we all think TPA will gain service wise come 2023? Any carrier to start TPA - BOG, TPA - MDE, or TPA to any Colombian airport. Over the past few years, I think there has been a significant increase in Colombians who have migrated to the area, and I wouldn't be surprised if a significant ...
Jump to postDoes anyone remember pre Covid when DL was trying TPA-MIA? I wonder if little P2P routes like that is an example of what kind of smaller build up they’re hoping for out of MIA. Obviously they’re not going to get to make MIA a major hub like AA. It never launched. Was announced with RDU, SLC and MCO...
Jump to postDelta added more frequency to Brazil after their Joint Venture with LATAM was approved, and just before COVID, they started TPA and MCO to MIA for connections onward to South America. I think they've kept MCO-MIA, but I wonder if they'll resume TPA-MIA. Only American flies TPA-MIA and has a lock on ...
Jump to postIt is strange that TPA is not looking at extending the 8,300' RWY 1R/19L. It is pretty marginal for long-haul ops and even for "albatrosses" like the B737-900ER, some of which are flying full loads to SEA & LAX. It seems to work just fine when 1L/19R closes for maintenance for periods...
Jump to postRelated to the Tampa Bay area but unrelated to TPA, has anyone heard anything about G4 at PIE? Before COVID, there were rumors that they might start some international service out of PIE, and there were some capital projects that they had invested in at the airport. PIE was actually experiencing ove...
Jump to postSpeaking of TPA-LAX, I just took Delta from SLC-LAX-TPA yesterday (Tuesday, February 8). Just looking around, I'd say the flight was 70-80% full (if not more), and First Class was sold out. Usually on Delta flights, I see that Delta Comfort gets closer to selling out than First, but on this route in...
Jump to postI've heard the reason being flight simulators as well. But I really don't know if that's always why it's here. Not too long ago (maybe in late 2018 or early 2019), the AN-124 was at TPA for weeks - just parked. It came back and forth over the course of a few months. When I was still a kid, my Dad wo...
Jump to postThis is pretty interesting. I think before COVID, Silver was planning on expanding throughout the Caribbean, Southeast US, and other one-off routes lacking competition. Even when they retire all their SAABs, their order of ATRs is way more than enough for flying intra-Florida routes and to the Baham...
Jump to postSomething usually not mentioned: Delta aims to provide premium service, particularly in domestic market, (better IFE, better reliability, better scheduling, better custom service, better interiors, better customer experience, and better service) and they are able to charge a premium that their custo...
Jump to postReally the only connections that can be made are Alaska, so it's clear DL isn't going after connecting traffic but pure O&D. And as mentioned TPA has a very loyal DL FF base. In April of 2017, I flew from SEA - TPA on Alaska while sitting next to management from AS. It turns out that 5 members ...
Jump to postReally the only connections that can be made are Alaska, so it's clear DL isn't going after connecting traffic but pure O&D. And as mentioned TPA has a very loyal DL FF base. In April of 2017, I flew from SEA - TPA on Alaska while sitting next to management from AS. It turns out that 5 members ...
Jump to postDL doing 1 off flight to LAS for CES, 1/6/2020. Find it interesting that we finally getting a CES flight, wonder what has changed in Tampa's metro area tech field to show and merit this flight for the first time. Regardless what it is, good news for the region. Very cool. There is a concerted effor...
Jump to postSo Allegiant has bought the naming rights to the newest and most anticipated NFL stadium in a city surrounded by fanfare, they've started construction on their own resort in a place where they will have a first-mover advantage, and they are intending to offer Allegiant Extra, a premium economy produ...
Jump to postIt wouldn't be the first time an airline sent a particular aircraft to TPA for publicity. BA sent Concorde to promote its new route from London! And say what you want about TPA, but the area sure does love its airport and aviation in general (see the crowded parking garage at 1:08 for an example). h...
Jump to postTPA's twitter is officially announcing TPA-BNA on Spirit Airlines starting November 9, 2019. This was already shown in the OAG thread but not mentioned here. Spirit and Frontier are really getting aggressive with expansion. It's good to see them taking chances and trying to eat other airlines' lunch...
Jump to postIt's really nice to see TPA get a big 3 hangar. It seems like it can handle up to 3 planes simultaneously? It's nice to see any airline investing in TPA. However, 20 years ago, the PEMCO hangars were used by Delta and US Airways who both maintained focus cities here. If only United could try to do ...
Jump to postDoing a spot check on the TPA - AMS flight, 1 week after its launch. For DL 76, TPA - AMS, Thursday 05/30/19: 15/26 Delta One 29/29 Delta Comfort 169/171 Economy Pretty good leaving Tampa. For DL 77, AMS - TPA, Thursday 06/06/19: 17/26 Delta One 15/29 Delta Comfort 64/171 Somewhat of a surprise tha...
Jump to postDoing a spot check on the TPA - AMS flight, 1 week after its launch. For DL 76, TPA - AMS, Thursday 05/30/19: 15/26 Delta One 29/29 Delta Comfort 169/171 Economy Pretty good leaving Tampa. For DL 77, AMS - TPA, Thursday 06/06/19: 17/26 Delta One 15/29 Delta Comfort 64/171 Somewhat of a surprise that...
Jump to postJust realized I'll be at TPA tonight and it's the inaugural AMS flight. Unfortunately, I'm flying WN so I won't be able to get to the airside. Any recommendations on the best spot to plane landside for a departure from the Delta terminal? The top of the short-term parking garage (9th floor of the m...
Jump to postNice little read. It would be very interesting to see PIE get flights to MEX before TPA. Allegiant has quite the operation there. https://www.tampabay.com/business/tampa-bay-airports-look-to-latin-america-for-new-flights-20190517/ I really wish this thread wasn't titled "What's next for TPA (Ro...
Jump to postI don't think it will amount to anything other than a leisure destination for DL. It's way too close to ATL to develop any meaningful connections and does not have enough O&D traffic to sustain any major expansion. Although you may be right about it being just a leisure destination for DL, coul...
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After reading through this thread, I thought there might be something to worry about. However, doing a random review of loads on Delta's site, it doesn't look bad at all. For many of the days, Delta Comfort is sold out. Some days, For Delta One, there were more days for when the cabin was almost com...
Jump to postTampa (TPA) International Load Factors for June 2018: Westjet YYZ 94% Southwest HAV 91% Lufthansa FRA 87% Copa PTY 85% Air Canada YYZ 84% Delta CUN 81% Icelandair KEF 80% British Airways LGW 76% Edelweiss ZRH 72% Cayman Airways GCM 61% Westjet TPA-YYT 87% YYT-TPA 24% (last flight of the season so t...
Jump to postCan we change this thread title to "What's Happening in Tampa Bay 2019 (TPA, PIE)"? Route wise, both airports are experiencing significant growth in the same market, and both airports are in the process of undergoing significant infrastructure projects. I think Allegiant has surpassed Unit...
Jump to postLooks like Jetblue and Southwest are going to face more competition on TPA-SJU. Spirit and the other ULCCs and LCCs continue to grow in the Tampa Bay market.
http://ir.spirit.com/news-releases/news ... -announces
AS SEA-TPA MAR 1.2>1.5[1.0] APR 1.0>1.4[1.0] MAY 1.0>1.6[1.0] Nice to see AS up to 10-11 frequences outside of the peak holiday season. I believe this route has had the highest LF in the system for some time, so good to see seats finally sticking around. Likely just enough to keep DL out of the gam...
Jump to postPer TPA's latest e-mail newsletter, F9 is moving to Airside E on 11/14. Interesting. The airport has been shifting a lot of capacity to Airside E as of late. I've seen American there at multiple gates and Icelandair. But this seems to be the first permanent relocation of an airline to Airside E. I ...
Jump to postTPA’s growth is impressive. I’m very happy about this. Doesn’t anyone know the reason behind all this growth? Tourism? Economic boom? I would say a recovered US economy and cheap airfare has led to an increasing demand in travel and tourism. In addition, the Tampa Bay area is experiencing another b...
Jump to postSince they plan on using the A220 to replace the 717, I would assume to see A220s in TPA and other Florida markets from JFK. Currently, DL 717s fly between TPA and JFK on a daily basis.
Jump to postWonder where Contour will gate at? Silver Airways gate area? New airline announced today, Contour Airlines to Macon, GA. More of a 'charter' type of routing to me, but an airline nonetheless. Will be flown on 30 seat Embraer regional jets. No idea what's in Macon, just seems like a odd route. Peopl...
Jump to postUp until very recently, the decision by Southwest not to charge for bags was driven by the fact that their system did not allow them to charge for bags (effectively, at least). This may change in the future, but for right now, they have crafted a brand/image of low fares, low/no fees. (Even though t...
Jump to postI'm seeing something interesting on F9 website. Are they about to launch ATL-TPA/SRQ/RSW? Wow. Just saw that on their website! But would that route be even viable for F9, unless it’s daily? Obviously Delta has the business people and connection passengers locked down. Other then my friend, how many...
Jump to postDelta is bringing back seasonal, 1x week BOS-SRQ service during March and April of 2019. Delta really seems to have a knack for profitability and aircraft utilization in Florida.
https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/ne ... o-see.html
axiom wrote:5 years is a standard window for repeating the master planning process.
TPA is seeking a consulting firm to plan and update its master plan. The master plan was just approved 5 years ago in 2013, and Phase 2 hasn't even broke ground. Is this standard or is the airport's growth already outpacing the 5 year old master plan? https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2018/0...
Jump to postI've asked this before, but what is the interim plan on international arrival gate usage? I see on Google Maps that gate F77 is gone for good, replaced with a wider footprint for gate F78 which can handle international arrivals. I've also seen AA RON's using Airside E gates for late-night arrivals.[...
Jump to postShould this thread be renamed "DL announces TPA-AMS - 8/22/2018"?
Jump to postI'm thinking Edelweiss....aren't they down to 1 flight a week? If you go tho their site, ZRH-TPA is bookable 2x/week in late September and October for 2018, and mid April 2019 through October 2019. The rest is once a week. I think when they started MCO, they decreased frequency from 2x weekly/3x we...
Jump to postYes - if I were a betting man, I'd say Norwegian is the first of TPA's international carriers to drop out. Sure, there's untapped demand for holiday UK-Florida traffic (always), but at what yield? Feels like they are putting a plane here which they otherwise don't know what to do with. I only hope ...
Jump to postI will be very curious where AS decides to grow capacity from. SEA? It obviously is not SFO, and probably not PDX either given the recent cuts there. Does AS try and build a hub from somewhere else? Or maybe they just focus on new point to point routes located entirely in the Mountain/Pacific time ...
Jump to postI wish for PEK, PVG, or NRT. You won’t want to hold your breath for any of those! It is interesting now that all 3 alliances have TATL service from TPA now. The oldest and most O&D being BA to LGW. DL new service will likely be felt more at LH. AMS offers competition to FRA that LGW never could...
Jump to postSo Delta to Amsterdam on a 767-300 starting May 22, 2019. What a good announcement! Now the challenge will be supporting this flight along with Lufthansa's service to Frankfurt. I think Lufthansa saw great success to Frankfurt from Tampa because it was the only great way to connect to other cities i...
Jump to postCurrently live: Announcement of Delta to start TPA - AMS service
https://www.facebook.com/FlyTPA/videos/ ... 365324971/
Tampa Airport is live on Facebook. The stage shows 2 old-style bicycles and flowers from a specific country. It seems to be a destination in Europe. Edit: And now there are some people wearing purple uniforms from a "certain airline"...maybe my dark horse prediction of Delta to AMS is corr...
Jump to postThe only other time I can remember this sense of excitement for announcing a new route was when Lufthansa announced FRA. This route really opened up Tampa to mainland Europe with a great hub for connections to Europe and beyond. Similarly, I think this announcement will be BOG on a carrier that can ...
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