Today Uber Eats unveiled a partnership with Tampa International Airport which will bring mobile ordering to the airport's more than 21 million visitors and workers each year.
A top pain-point for travelers can be getting their food, drink, or other last-minute items quickly when they might have only a few minutes to spare before boarding a flight. This frustration is shared by airport staff from flight crews to security officers, who might have only a short lunch break. Uber Eats hopes to fix this issue by making the process more efficient, according to the company.
"At Uber, we know how busy airports can be and that sometimes travel can be stressful," said Rob Mitchell, Head of Airports Business Development at Uber, in a statement. "That's why we're excited to give travelers and folks who work at the airport a lot more convenience and a little less stress when they're hungry by bringing Uber Eats skip-the-line mobile ordering technology at restaurant and retail locations at Tampa International Airport."
Tampa Airport International Airport is Uber's first U.S. airport partner. The partnership comes after successful operations at the Toronto Pearson Airport and with pilots at John Glenn International Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. With this expansion, consumers will be able to order ahead using the Uber Eats app or website and skip the line at more than 20 concession locations.
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