Testing TSA Wait Times at Tampa International Airport During Thanksgiving Travel

Thanksgiving Travel Rush at TPA

• ✈️ Blake Phillips visited Tampa International Airport (TPA) to test wait times during the Thanksgiving holiday rush.
• 💡 TPA is generally known as an easier airport, and officials stated this year would be no busier than normal, with security times estimated at 15 to 30 minutes.

Passenger Experiences and Predictions

• ⏱️ The first passenger, traveling with a dog, arrived 2 hours early and guessed a 15-minute wait.
• ✅ She was through security in 9 minutes and 46 seconds, even with her dog.
• 🚶 Another traveler predicted a 10-minute wait on a Friday afternoon.
• ⚡ This passenger was surprised to get through security in under 5 minutes.
• 📈 A third group guessed 10 minutes, but one person predicted 7 minutes, and another 9 minutes from the train.
• 🚀 They ultimately experienced a wait of 5 and 12 minutes, which was considered very fast.

Conclusion on TPA Wait Times

• 📊 The tests showed that three different groups passed through security relatively quickly.
• ⚠️ Despite the fast times, it's still advised to allow extra time when traveling, especially during peak holiday seasons.