A Tong-in-Wang Social Mediapost from an airport in Florida has panicked that it could close.
Tampa International Airport went to X to announce that it would 'cancel' all his flights 'forever'.
After criticism from customers, the post came about the lack of destinations offered by the airport.
“We have heard enough. We have had enough, “the mail started. “” You are not a real airport – you have no flights to my hometown of 13 people! ” 'Sometimes what? We are not an airport at all.
'In fact, we are no longer Tampa International Airport. Instead, we give you exactly what you earn. We are now just a home for a gigantic 2-year-old Flamingo. '
The gigantic bird is a huge sculpture of 21 feet called Phoebe de Flamingo that looms over passengers in the main terminal.
“Although this may seem suddenly, our decision is final,” the post went on. 'We cannot stand and are called' not a real airport 'when we offer flights to 100 destinations around the world. So we all cancel them. Forever.'
The message adds that you 'never realize what you have until it is gone' and explained: 'ForeverMore we we are well known as Giant Flamingo Home'.
Tampa International Airport led to panic, it would be about to close after sharing a tongue-in-cheek post on X
The airport claimed to be sick about the lack of destinations it offers and joked that it canceled all flights and rebranding to 'Giant Flamingo Home' in honor of the 21 -foot Phoebe the Flamingo statue in the main terminal in the main terminal
The PR stunt quickly attracted the attention online where many speculated that it could be a joke of April Fool.
However, a number of people remained really worried and confused about the fate of the airport.
“Is this real? This feels like the smallest post I have ever read: 'One person wrote on X.
'I am confused, I fly to Tampa from Pittsburgh every year when I went to Clearwater. Is it closed? “Another asked.
“I don't know what's going on, but my wife has just given me about Flamingos, Lakeland and a final airport in Tampa,” wrote a third person.
“Does this have anything to do with TDA privatization?” Another speculated.
Tampa International Airport advertises itself as the 'best gateway to the west coast of Florida'.
It serves around 25 million passengers every year, according to its website.
Among the self -proclaimed properties are 'short walking distances to gates, fast security watch times, friendly staff, modern shops and restaurants and useful parking options'.
It is in second place for large airports for the satisfaction of the passengers according to the JD Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
If the airport were to close, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), located at around 14.6 miles away, would be the next option for international flights.
Tampa Airport has since clarified that the mail was made entirely for the joke.
“The airport is not closed and does not close – the goal of the post was to creatively emphasize our 100 non -stop destinations and to show our beloved public art program, where the great flamingo (nicknamed 'Phoebe' by the community) was one of the most iconic pieces,” a spokeswoman said.
“Although a small handful of defeating might have misunderstood the humor, the vast majority embraced it in the spirit it was meant.”
