No passenger lounge and a Priority Pass 404Avelo counters open only around each turnRed Line is weekday-only and misses late SJU arrivalsDo not merge leftover TPA, leftover MCO, or leftover ARV
TPA
Limited lounge access for non-elitesPeak morning rushes 6-9amNo Priority Pass optionsConstruction impacts expected through 2028
Give Avelo a full 90 minutes — the counter is not all-day
Official leftover-prints arrive 90 minutes before departure. Live 18 Sep 2026 FlightAware leftover-prints the first Avelo departure as VXP252 to ROC at 07:52 EDT.
Stay in the Don Emerson hall — one checkpoint, one airline
Official leftover-prints one passenger terminal at 3900 Don Emerson Drive. Avelo leftover-prints the main terminal for check-in, TSA, and boarding.
Eat at SORA before TSA if you want a sit-down plate
Official leftover-prints SORA Eatery pre-security (fast casual) and The MarketplACE post-security (grab and go).
TPA
TPA All AccessCigar City BrewingFree Wi-FiFamily restroomsAccessibility servicesArt collection
Arrive 2 hours early
Plan for 20-45 min security depending on peak.
Use the right airside people mover
Check your gate airside before boarding the shuttle.
Hit Cigar City or Ulele airside
Local craft beer and oysters post-security via TPA All Access.
LAL · A one-hall Polk County field that trades a lounge for Avelo 737s, $9 paved parking, and a free grass overflow — easy if you stay on LAL and ignore leftover Tampa and leftover Orlando.
TPA · TPA offers efficient security and good local food but limited lounge options and growing summer crowds create occasional bottlenecks.
