Tampa International Airport is expecting 1.4 million travelers throughout the holiday period, including 80,000 each day until Monday, Jan. 5.
TAMPA, Fla. — The New Year holiday is approaching, and travelers from all across the U.S. are heading to their destinations to ring in 2026.
AAA projects over 122.4 million Americans are traveling for the 2025 holiday season, including a record 8.03 million travelers will take domestic flights. That’s a 2.3% increase compared to last year.
Tampa International Airport is expecting 1.4 million travelers throughout the holiday period, including 80,000 each day until Monday, Jan. 5. The travel period started on Dec. 18.
As you get ready to take your flight, 10 Tampa Bay News is keeping you up to date with the latest cancellations and delays out of TPA ahead of your New Year’s celebrations.
Here’s how flights are looking at TPA, as of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
TPA flight delays and cancellations
6 cancellations
40 delays
Total flights: 598
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Weather issues in other parts of the country, including winter conditions affecting major hubs, have had ripple effects nationwide, impacting aircraft availability and flight crews even as conditions in Tampa remained relatively calm.
For many travelers, the delays meant extra time at the airport and shifting plans.
Nancy Deblock, who was traveling back to New England after visiting family in Tampa, said she wasn’t surprised by the delay on Monday.
“Not surprised. We had some freezing rain back at home that’s what caused the delay,” Deblock said. “I’m delayed, yeah, but it’s not that big of a deal. It’s like an hour.”
Airport officials encouraged travelers to continue checking flight statuses frequently and to allow extra time as airlines work through lingering disruptions.