By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer
Monday, October 31, 2011
Travelers leaving Tampa International Airport garages might get more than a parking bill on their way out.
The airport and the Tampa Bay Lightning announced a marketing partnership Monday that gives people using TIA's parking facilities a chance to win four tickets to a Lightning game of their choice at the St. Pete Times Forum.
One winner will be picked at random each day at the exits to the parking garages through the end of the Lightning's season. An average of 8,000 vehicles exit the short-term, long-term and remote economy garages daily.
As part of the marketing agreement, TIA decorated two shuttles connecting the main terminal and Airside A with a photo wrap of Lightning players and the message "Be the Thunder." Recorded shuttle messages from Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier welcome arriving travelers and thank those departing ...