Priority Pass - TPA
Jun 7, 2021, 8:30 am
#16
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What were the hours Cafe was open? PP lists it as 5:30-14:00. Need to go into TPA for a one night trip and was going to try and plan accordingly as times aren't to specific.
Is it still possible to access after arrival? The all access pass seems to be for those with out a BP to still access airside. Been many years since going through TPA so not familiar with how things are currently.
Is it still possible to access after arrival? The all access pass seems to be for those with out a BP to still access airside. Been many years since going through TPA so not familiar with how things are currently.
Jun 7, 2021, 8:49 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 7
I'll be on Delta so most likely E terminal.
Jun 7, 2021, 8:50 am
#18
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Thanks, I did call earlier but got a voicemail. The number on Google for the airport cafe is the same number as their main restaurant in town so I figured they hours might be for the in town as well. Most likely a moot point anyways as I think I'm booking morning flights.
I'll be on Delta so most likely E terminal.
I'll be on Delta so most likely E terminal.
Jul 24, 2021, 8:27 am
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. I learned this today, if you go to the information desk that's in the middle of the 4 airside piers just upstairs from the check in counters and tell them you want to go to a restaurant that's not in your gates, they'll ask to see your boarding pass, and then give you a shuttle pass that will open the automated gates.I forgot to take a picture of the menu, but they're back to having a breakfast menu until 10:30, and then a rest of the day menu.
Oct 7, 2021, 5:47 pm
#20
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According to the Priority Pass app, this place closes at 2pm which clearly isn’t right. I just had dinner while waiting for a heavily delayed flight. It’s open until 8:30pm tonight. The Mise Mezze was tasty and under the limit. Just cost me the tip.
Feb 6, 2022, 6:12 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 580
Wish I had looked at this thread earlier... I was leaving from the E Pier and my boarding pass didn't let me into F. I thought about just sneaking in but decided against it. Wish I had read the tip about getting a gate pass to visit the restaurant. Oh well, next time.
Sep 26, 2022, 11:26 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
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So you can get around the "wrong airside" restriction pretty easily and legitimately . I learned this today, if you go to the information desk that's in the middle of the 4 airside piers just upstairs from the check in counters and tell them you want to go to a restaurant that's not in your gates, they'll ask to see your boarding pass, and then give you a shuttle pass that will open the automated gates.
I forgot to take a picture of the menu, but they're back to having a breakfast menu until 10:30, and then a rest of the day menu.
. I learned this today, if you go to the information desk that's in the middle of the 4 airside piers just upstairs from the check in counters and tell them you want to go to a restaurant that's not in your gates, they'll ask to see your boarding pass, and then give you a shuttle pass that will open the automated gates.I forgot to take a picture of the menu, but they're back to having a breakfast menu until 10:30, and then a rest of the day menu.
Has anyone done this recently? When I look at the TPA website (https://tampaairport.com/tpaallaccess), it states "The TPA All Access program is currently suspended as we evaluate the passenger volumes at our security checkpoints. We're sorry for any inconvenience.". I do recall the program was stated as "suspended" back in April but blaming COVID.
I'm wondering if the website is just out of date and I can do it at the airport like the above poster. The website does state that you can goto the "Information Kiosk located on Level 3 of the Main Terminal". I'm wondering if they just suspended the online part.
I suppose I could try to be a fully refundable AA ticket and refund it, though it might confuse TSA since they are just scanning IDs sometimes.
Dec 12, 2022, 6:17 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 580
I remember in Nov 2020, there was nothing blocking me from go over there. Then in April 2021 they added the gate and I just tailgated through. Probably not the best idea.
Has anyone done this recently? When I look at the TPA website (https://tampaairport.com/tpaallaccess), it states "The TPA All Access program is currently suspended as we evaluate the passenger volumes at our security checkpoints. We're sorry for any inconvenience.". I do recall the program was stated as "suspended" back in April but blaming COVID.
I'm wondering if the website is just out of date and I can do it at the airport like the above poster. The website does state that you can goto the "Information Kiosk located on Level 3 of the Main Terminal". I'm wondering if they just suspended the online part.
I suppose I could try to be a fully refundable AA ticket and refund it, though it might confuse TSA since they are just scanning IDs sometimes.
Has anyone done this recently? When I look at the TPA website (https://tampaairport.com/tpaallaccess), it states "The TPA All Access program is currently suspended as we evaluate the passenger volumes at our security checkpoints. We're sorry for any inconvenience.". I do recall the program was stated as "suspended" back in April but blaming COVID.
I'm wondering if the website is just out of date and I can do it at the airport like the above poster. The website does state that you can goto the "Information Kiosk located on Level 3 of the Main Terminal". I'm wondering if they just suspended the online part.
I suppose I could try to be a fully refundable AA ticket and refund it, though it might confuse TSA since they are just scanning IDs sometimes.
Dec 14, 2022, 9:23 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Yep, I forgot to report back. I went a few weeks back. Same thing, asked to see BP, they aready had the passes printed up and just handed it to me. Nice and quick.
Aug 16, 2023, 9:26 pm
#25
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Swung by for some beers before my United flight on Saturday (8/12). Current menu is below. As discussed upthread, the shuttle pass is still the legit way to get over here if you're flying out of a different concourse. I arrived at about 10am, which is pretty much the trough of traffic as far as TPA goes, I was the only person in Precheck going to the restaurant. Draft beers are now an oddly specific $11.02 each, but I guess paying $5 + tip for 3 beers isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things
Dec 26, 2023, 9:49 am
#26
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Would it be possible to use my Priority Pass credit and dine here after arriving on an American Airlines flight? Do they accept inbound boarding passes?
Dec 26, 2023, 10:57 am
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Dec 28, 2023, 7:40 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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From my experience at other PP Restaurants, some don't ask for a boarding pass and others just want to know the flight number, either arrival or departing.