Air travel is changing at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. Take a look
Travel Air travel is changing at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. Take a look
South Florida airports are evolving with new international routes and traveler amenities.
Icelandair is adding non-stop flights between Reykjavik and Miami, marking the only direct service between Iceland and South Florida. Avianca is expanding with daily flights from Miami to Guatemala City, and from Fort Lauderdale to Managua, plus a newly renovated lounge at Miami International Airport with 24/7 access and food options like Colombian arepas.
Miami International Airport celebrated a record 56 million passengers in 2024 and is investing $9 billion in upgrades, including a new airport hotel and expanded parking. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines is emerging from bankruptcy, reassuring travelers that its frequent flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami will continue as normal.
Several homes and farms in Akureyri overlook the blue Eyjafjordur fjord, the longest in Iceland and popular for whale-watching.
NO. 1: ONE OF THE WORLD'S COLDEST SPOTS JUST MADE A BET ON HOT MIAMI. AIRPORT ADDS NEW FLIGHTS
Here are the details to make travel plans. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
Archivo. By David Santiago
NO. 2: SPIRIT AIRLINES JUST CLEARED A BIG FINANCIAL HURDLE. WHAT THE CHANGE MEANS FOR TRAVELERS
See some details of the restructuring and why Kenneth Griffin made an appearance | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
The holiday decorations near U.S. Customs at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. By D.A. Varela
NO. 3: WHAT DOES RECORD-BREAKING GROWTH AT MIA MEAN FOR YOU? MORE TRAVELERS, CARGO — AND CHANGES
What to know about Miami International Airport's status as a global hub. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
Avianca will start new routes this year from MIA and FLL to Central America.
NO. 4: MIAMI AND BROWARD AIRPORTS ARE ADDING NEW FLIGHTS TO CENTRAL AMERICA. SEE THE DETAILS
What to know about the routes and the start dates. | Published March 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024
NO. 5: AIRLINES ARE PLANNING NEW FLIGHTS AT MIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORTS. TAKE A LOOK
Here are details on destinations. | Published March 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives
Avianca opens a new lounge at the J Terminal in Miami, Florida. The lounge features a playroom, business center, food bar, and large windows, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers at Miami International Airport. By Carl Juste
NO. 6: COLOMBIAN AIRLINE AVIANCA OPENS NEW LOUNGE AT MIAMI AIRPORT. TAKE A LOOK
Come learn details and see images of new lounge at MIA | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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