Tampa International has reportedly set the record straight after a social media post it shared said the airport was becoming crocs-and-pajama-free.
Tampa International Shares Social Media Post Saying The Airport Was Becoming Crocs-And-Pajamas-Free
On Thursday, February 26, Tampa International’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a poster which stated that the airport has “seen enough” and “had enough.”
“It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” the message continued. “After successfully banning Crocs and giving everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the world’s first Crocs-free airport, it’s time to take on an even larger crisis.”
Furthermore, the message shared that the “decision” could be “disruptive” to some travelers. However, “the madness stops today.”
“Help Tampa International Airport become the world’s first Crocs-free AND pajama-free airport. DO YOUR PART. SAY NO TO PAJAMAS AT TPA,” the message concluded.
The Airport Sets The Record Straight After Social Media Reacts
The airport’s tweet garnered 8.4 million views to date. Furthermore, disgruntled reactions flowed in via TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @ceex.s wrote, “Mind you WE pay for the flights. And our clothes”
While Instagram user @soambitiousty added, “Tampa, plz, were at war.”
Instagram user @cgniya_ wrote, “Imagine having an 18 hour flight and you gotta be stuck in jeans and sneakers the whole flight”
While Instagram user @vmelanin_mk added, “Croc should take offense to this…. And sue them for loss of sales”
Instagram user @ebm_dripp wrote, “Banning somebody for wearing whats comfortable is crazy work ”
While Instagram user @landonromano added, “Worried abt the wrong stuff ban the ppl who fake injuries for wheel chair assistance/priority boarding ”
Instagram user @paging.dr.dre wrote, “People arent always traveling for fun. Some people are traveling to get treatment, bury loved ones, escape trauma, start new lives, etc. People can be hurting give them some grace. And even if they arent, let people be comfortable! We all work too hard ”
While Instagram user @alishaxolivia added, “LMFAOO. I gotta know who they saw that made it the last straw ”
Subsequently, a spokesperson for the airport set the record straight on the post and the perceived “ban” on Crocs and pajamas, per
USA Today.
“Tampa International Airport regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers. Todays post about ‘banning’ pajamas was another playful nod to day-of-travel fashion debates. We encourage our passengers to travel comfortably and appreciate our loyal followers who enjoy the online humor,” the statement clarified.
Furthermore, Beau Zimmer, the airport’s spokesperson, reportedly told
AP News,
“Our regular social media followers just eat this stuff up. But obviously this is all in fun, and we encourage our travelers to be comfortable.”Months Before Tampa International Said It Was Becoming Crocs-And-Pajamas-Free, It Shared THIS Message, Which Ruffled Social Media Users
According to the National Post, this isn’t the first time Tampa International Airport has shared a cheeky message sparking reactions. Back in July, it shared a tweet, which read, “The TSA will now let you keep your shoes on through security at TPA!!!!!* *unless youre wearing Crocsyou should take those off and throw them away”
The message sparked a plethora of reactions from social media users, mostof whom fiercely defended Crocs.
Jadriena SolomonJadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.
