Last year, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved a $2 price hike at its parking facilities. However, Tampa International Airport recently debuted a new booking system that offers discounted rates and contact-free payments. The system also allows travelers to book their parking online for up to a year ahead of their flights.

The airport expects this method of booking and paying for parking to play a role in helping passengers to feel comfortable when they choose to fly again. Allowing passengers to pay for parking up to a year ahead of flights also provides the airport a much needed influx of cash after a devastating year marked by the pandemic. Read more.