By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Jun. 20--CLEARWATER -- A survey of St.

By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. May 15--CLEARWATER -- USA 3000, the second-busiest airline at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, plans to cease service at the airport Aug. 18 because high fuel prices are cutting into profits, airport director Noah Lagos said.

By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Sep. 20--CLEARWATER A new airline will offer flights targeting leisure travelers to five cities out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.

By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Aug. 23--CLEARWATER -- Contrary to what some people might think, the commercial airports in Tampa and Clearwater are not business competitors. Tampa International Airport clearly dominates, serving two times more passengers in a month than St.

By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Dec. 14--TAMPA -- Six of the nation's nine largest carriers have become potential merger candidates in recent weeks, which could lead to higher air fares, more crowded jets and fewer airline jobs.