TPA gears up for spring break surge with new high-tech upgrades

Tampa International Airport is gearing up for its busiest season of the year as the official Spring Break travel surge kicks off March 5 and runs through April 13. TPA's Operations team estimates that 3.1 million passengers will pass through TPA over the 40-day period, averaging 75,000 to 80,000 travelers per day. The peak day is forecasted to be Sunday, March 22, when more than 90,000 passengers are expected to take to the skies on flights in and out of TPA.

While TPA doesn't anticipate breaking passenger records this year, the Airport will still be buzzing with activity. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international departures to ensure a smooth start to their journeys.

To make navigating the airport easier, TPA and its federal partners are debuting several cutting-edge enhancements designed to streamline the passenger experience.