Can Tampa International Airport actually ban travelers from wearing pajamas? No … but that didn’t stop the airport from riling people up on social media.
“We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport. After successfully banning Crocs and giving everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the world’s first Croc-free airport, it’s time to take on an even larger crisis. Pajamas. At. The. Airport. In the middle of the day,” Tampa International Airport wrote in a cheeky post shared to X on Thursday, February 26.
“We know this decision could be disruptive to someone in your life. It’s time to have a difficult conversation with them. You can do this. We (and Phoebe) believe in you. The madness stops today. The movement starts now. Help Tampa International Airport become the world’s first Crocs-free AND pajama-free airport. DO YOUR PART. SAY NO TO PAJAMAS AT TPA,” the post concluded.
Terminal building of Tampa Airport in the United States.Getty Images
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TPA’s post comes a few months after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called on travelers to be mindful of their airport attire.
“I call this, just maybe dressing with some respect. You know, whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt. I would encourage people to maybe dress a little bit better, which encourages, encourages us to maybe behave a little better. Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport,” he said in a November 2025 statement.
In the hours since TPA shared their message, it sparked a lot of online discourse. “Who wears pajamas to the airport anyway?” one X user replied.
“If they don’t smell bad and aren’t bothering anyone, why do y’all care so much? Can y’all focus on actually cleaning your bathrooms for once and speeding up TSA lines instead?” a second user argued.
“What about kids? Pajamas are most comfortable for them for a long flight,” a third user asked. “This doesn’t seem very important,” a fourth chimed in.
This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.