The Tampa International Airport’s social media team is pushing against travelers wearing pajamas on its premises, a move that comes months after the airport crusaded against Crocs footwear.
“It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” the airport posted on social media. “The madness stops today. The movement starts now. Help Tampa International Airport become the world’s first Crocs-free AND pajama-free airport.”
The Tampa airport’s social media team made headlines in 2025 after announcing that travelers could follow updated Transportation Security Administration guidelines and keep their shoes on in security “unless you’re wearing Crocs.” The airport’s social media head, C.J. Johnson, confirmed the Crocs post last year was a joke, as the airport continues to encourage travelers to shed the holey shoes.
“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,” the Tampa airport’s social media post read.
A spokesperson for the Tampa International Airport confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the anti-pajama policy is a joke.
“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,” the Tampa International Airport said.
But the in-jest announcement comes months after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encouraged travelers to ditch “slippers and pajamas” at the airport as part of a civility campaign.
DUFFY DISCOURAGES ‘SLIPPERS AND PAJAMAS’ AT AIRPORTS AS PART OF AIR CIVILITY EFFORT
“We should say a please and thank you to our pilots and to our to our flight attendants,” Duffy said last November. “Whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe all behave a little better. Let’s try not to wear slippers in and pajamas as we come to the airport.”
Duffy’s proposal was not made in jest.
