Traveling to and from South Florida? See some new flights and airport changes
Travelers heading to or from South Florida have new flight options and airport upgrades this year.
Miami International Airport now offers new routes to the Dominican Republic through Arajet, with daily service to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. American Airlines has expanded service to Rome and Paris, while Icelandair has started flights to Reykjavik. Fort Lauderdale sees added routes, too, with JetBlue resuming service to Philadelphia and Guayaquil.
Miami International is also investing $9 billion in upgrades, such as a new hotel and modernized terminals, to support record passenger growth.
The holiday decorations near U.S. Customs at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. By D.A. Varela
NO. 1: 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
Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024
NO. 2: 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
JetBlue planes wait at the gate at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2020. By Mark Konezny
NO. 3: JETBLUE JUST ADDED 2 ROUTES AT FLL FOR YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL. SEE FLIGHT DETAILS
The details on where and when. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
Co-Pilot Robert Pena (left) and CEO Victor Pacheco Mendez, wave US and Dominican Republic flags as the first Arajet Airlines, arrive at Miami International Airport. Arajet is the flagship carrier of the Dominican Republic, marking a major milestone for both the airline and the Dominican aviation industry, on Friday April 11, 2025. By Pedro Portal
NO. 4: TRAVEL BETWEEN MIAMI AND THE DR JUST GOT EASIER. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FLIGHTS
'It's going to be a great opportunity for people.' | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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