OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

JUNE 2017 ontheRADAR ISSUE 12

Airport gears up for busy travel season IN THIS ISSUE

New concessions arrive TPA welcomes new Panda Express and Ybor City News.

New Canadian air service Air Transat introduces new nonstop service to Canada!

Tampa is expecting high passenger volumes on the heels of a record Spring Break season.

oming off its busiest spring break in part due to new domestic routes added American CEO honored Airport history, Tampa International by existing , as well as increased CEO is the 2017 CAirport is now preparing for a busy international routes, which have seen award winner. summer travel season. a more than 100 percent increase in passengers between 2010 and 2016. During the months of June, July and August, TPA expects to see a high volume Overall, TPA has experienced a 14 percent of passengers and guests. growth in passenger traffic over the past six years. n TPA is StormReady The growth in passenger numbers is in The Airport is the first in the state to win the recognition.

TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVEL TIPS TPA BY THE NUMBERS The Short Term and Long Term Parking garages offer the easiest and quickest transitions from vehicle to gate; the Short Term garage now has counters to indicate space availability at each level and SunPass lanes for faster and easier payment.

In the event of heavy summer thunderstorms, check flight statuses with your or at TampaAirport.com/flight-status.

Plan on arriving at the airport at least 90 minutes before boarding to allow ample time for check-in, TSA screening and grabbing last-minute items, food or drink before flying. $141,208.22 When picking up passengers, use the Cell Phone Lot, which has free Wi-Fi and restrooms, or park in Tampa International Airport the Short Term garage, which offers the first hour of parking for free. presented United Way Suncoast with a record For information about Tampa International Airport air service, amenities, parking and other info, go $141,208.22 donation at its to TampaAirport.com. Board meeting on June 1.

Jun 2017 | ON THE RADAR 1 Charles Vazquez named new TPA Chief of Police Tampa International Airport’s The former military air traffic controller says that the job Police Department has a new chief unites two of his passions: law enforcement and aviation. at the helm. Beginning June 2, Charles Vazquez will serve as the Vazquez comes to from Houston, Tx, and says Airport’s new Director of Public that he’s always enjoyed vacationing in Florida and looks Safety and Security and Chief of forward to getting to know the area. His previous visits to Police. the Sunshine State mostly centered around Orlando theme parks, but childhood visits also included stops in Miami to Vazquez served most recently as visit family. Vazquez is a first-generation American, born to the Assistant Chief of Police for parents who emigrated from Cuba to the 55 the Houston Police Department. years ago. Vazquez previously served During his tenure there, he as Assistant Chief of Police worked in many different Vazquez is a highly-decorated officer who holds a BA for the Houston Police Department. capacities, including Patrol in Organizational Leadership and an MBA, as well as Division, Jail Division, Special graduating from the FBI National Academy and Senior Operations Division, and Vice Division among others, Management Institute of Police. after initially joining the department as a civilian police dispatcher. He was selected after a nation-wide search to replace Chief Paul Sireci, who is retiring from the department after 15 Although this is his first stint with an airport police years of service. n department, Vazquez is no str