SPRING BREAK: TPA projected to shatter all-time record for most passengers in a single day

Spring break has officially arrived at Tampa International Airport. The weeks surrounding March and April are traditionally the Airport's busiest time of year, with more passengers than even Christmas or Thanksgiving. This year, with the continued growth of the Tampa Bay area and increased airline capacity, TPA is projecting the Airport will once again break an all-time record for the most passengers in a single day.

TPA already broke its single-day passenger record last week, when 93,334 passengers passed through the Airport on February 25. Projections utilizing airline booking data suggest TPA could once again set new all-time passengers records with more than 100,000 passengers expected on both March 9 and March 17. The Airport is preparing to accommodate 90,000 to 100,000 passengers every Saturday and Sunday over the 38-day spring break travel period.

With all the extra people coming and going, here are some tips to help your spring break travel experience run as smoothly as possible: