Did Tampa International Airport ban travelers from wearing pajamas when passing through the Florida airport? No, that's not true: The pajama ban announcement shared by the airport's X account was a "playful nod to day-of-travel fashion debates" and not a real rule, according to a statement sent to Lead Stories by an airport spokesperson. The statement said passengers are free to travel comfortably, and "enjoy the online humor."
The claim originated in a post (archived here) where it was shared by the @FlyTPA X account on February 26, 2026. The text read:
We've seen enough. We've had enough.
It's time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport.
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.
Pajamas.
At. The. Airport.
In the middle of the day.
We know this decision could be disruptive to someone in your life. It's time to have a difficult conversation with them. You can do this. We (and Phoebe) believe in you.
The madness stops today.
The movement starts now.
Help Tampa International Airport become the world's first Crocs-free AND pajama-free airport.
DO YOUR PART. SAY NO TO PAJAMAS AT TPA.
Tampa International Airport
This is what the post looked like at the time of writing:
(Image source: Lead Stories screenshot of X.)
The communications department at Tampa International Airport replied to Lead Stories' request for guidance on the intentions of the tweet with this statement:
Tampa International Airport regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers. Today's 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.
We also could find no evidence that the airport previously banned Crocs from passenger feet.
