Tampa International Airport really wants to wait on its travelers hand and foot. On March 29, the airport launched a new food delivery and contactless pickup service, TPA to Go.
Pickup is free, but delivery will cost you $4.99 and it might be worth it, especially if you’ve got a sweet ass seat at the gate. Plus, TPA to Go will bring food to your location no matter the terminal. So, if you want Spanish bean soup or a 1905 salad from the Columbia Cafe, located in Airside E, but you’re flying out of Airside A, it can be delivered right to you. Need some New York, New York pizza from Airside Ab to go along with the Ulele okra fries in Airside C? No problem.
E-commerce platforms Grab and AtYourGate are responsible for the technology to make the new services happen.
“As travel continues to increase, this will alleviate stress for passengers on the day of travel and enhance the overall airport experience,” said Jeff Livney, CEO of Servy, the company behind Grab.
Most of the restaurants at TPA are participating, including Ducky’s, Goody Goody, and Cigar City Brewing. Though beverages are available for purchase through some restaurants, alcohol is not.
For a full list of restaurants, or to use the service, go to tpatogo.com.
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This article appears in Apr 1-7, 2021.