TUS May eNews

REAL ID Deadline May 7, 2025

Effective May 7, 2025, The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin REAL ID enforcement at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and all commercial service airports across the country.

Passengers who present state-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant and who do not have another acceptable alternative approved identification for screening (ex: Military ID or Passport), will be processed through a separate line, resulting in additional screening.

Visit tsa.gov/real-id for further information.

“Tucson Reverie: A Vivid Tribute” Mural by Victor Navarro 

“Tucson Reverie: A Vivid Tribute” Mural by Victor Navarro celebrates its completion. This marvelous mural captures the vibrant spirit of Arizona, while showcasing a handful of historic Tucson landmarks. Navarro says, “This mural doesn’t just depict Tucson, it reimagines it, inviting the viewer to step into a living breathing vision of the city’s soul.”

Victor Navarro, who spent part of his childhood in Guadalajara, Mexico. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Navarro expresses, "My artistic expressions and creative processes are always intertwined with my Hispanic Heritage.” Another inspiration for his art is the memories of listening to the mariachi, colorful adorations, and rhythmic folklorico dances. At the age of 16, Navarro displayed his first artwork series, "Mexico En La Piel" inspired by the traditional imagery of Mexico’s vibrant historical culture. In his recent artwork, the talented artist has represented the Sonoran Desert landscapes, Yaqui Deer Dancer, and folklorico traditions. The Arizona 2020 Governor's Arts Award recipient feels proud to represent the Hispanic culture, which he calls “nuestra cultura hispana.”

¡Viva Las Vegas! Frontier Airlines Launching Service from TUS to Las Vegas! 

Frontier’s return to TUS took off with positive booking trends to their first nonstop destination Denver, CO, and now Frontier is adding a second nonstop destination Las Vegas, NV, starting May 22, 2025. 

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is one of our most popular destinations, and having more options for our passengers at an ultra-low cost makes the short flight to Las Vegas even more appealing. The only way to keep this route and expand Frontier’s future services is for our passengers to use it! Book your next trip at Flytucson.com

Spread the word about our newest airline to ensure we continue to fill seats and grow!

Destination Spotlight: Tampa, Florida (TPA)

TUS provides easy and convenient flights to more than 400 cities with a single connection. Tampa, Florida (TPA) is one of those captivating destinations, served by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Tampa, known as the heart of Florida’s Gulf coast, is an adventurous city capturing exotic wildlife and a relaxing pace.  

Explore Tampa by visiting The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay History Center, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

When your life calls for an adventurous destination, book from TUS to help us secure future nonstop routes. TUS makes it easy to fly with shorter security lines, incredible hospitality, and affordable parking.  

TUS Preferred Airport for FC Tucson 2025 Season

The FC Tucson Soccer season is kicking off in May, with TUS front and center at every game. The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is a proud partner of FC Tucson. This partnership is important, not only because soccer games are an important local attraction drawing tourism to our region, but because FC Tucson is loyal to TUS. Jon Pearlman, President of FC Tucson is a strong advocate of TUS and ensures that when the team flies, they fly TUS! This partnership speaks to the importance of local business collaboration. Our sports teams play a critical role in our air service development goals as they bolster travel to and from our region. 

Plane Spotting at TUS

Southwest Airlines 'Colorado One'