Silver Airways is the airline that uses Tampa International Airport (TPA) as a hub.
Silver Airways: The Hub Airline at TPA
Tampa International Airport (TPA) serves as a significant operational center for several airlines. Among these, Silver Airways officially utilizes Tampa as a primary hub. An airline hub is a central airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their final destinations. For Silver Airways, this means many of their flights originate, terminate, or connect through Tampa, facilitating connections for their regional network, particularly across Florida and the Caribbean.
Other Airlines with Significant Operations at TPA
While Silver Airways operates TPA as a hub, several other major airlines maintain a substantial presence, including an operating base, at the airport. An operating base, while not a full-fledged hub, indicates a significant presence, often involving crew bases, maintenance facilities, and a high volume of flights.
The airlines that have an operating base at Tampa International Airport include:
- Breeze Airways
- Frontier Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
These airlines contribute significantly to TPA's passenger traffic and flight operations, offering a wide range of domestic and international destinations. Their presence as operating bases underscores Tampa's strategic importance in their route networks, even if it's not designated as a primary hub for their entire operations.
