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Miami Herald
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- Miami Herald
Airport lounges and added flights: See takeaways on what's new at MIA and FLL
South Florida Airport lounges and added flights: See takeaways on what's new at MIA and FLL The following articles focus on expansions and improvements at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. They cover new flight routes, stress-reducing strategies and enhanced lounge experiences. See the stories below. No image found Eli Velez, Miami-based first officer on American Airlines, left, talks to Daniel Espinal, center, and Kyler Silva, in the cock pit during an airport readiness drill with Easterseals South Florida kids to prepare them for experiencing air travel on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Miami International Airport. Many of the kids have autism or other disabilities that can make airports stressful, so this tour showed them what it was like. By Alie Skowronski NO. 1: DOES PLANE TRAVEL STRESS OUT YOUR FAMILY? MIAMI AIRPORT SUGGESTS TAKING THESE STEPS What to know about sensitive traveling. | Published July 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante 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 No image found A general view of a new parking garage under construction at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. By SAM NAVARRO NO. 3: MIAMI'S AIRPORT IS UNDERGOING A $9 BILLION MAKEOVER. HERE ARE 5 TAKEAWAYS What to know about the improvements. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization No image found People stand in a rebooking line at the American Airlines terminal in Miami International Airport Friday, April 1, 2022. Airport officials say stormy weather Thursday and Friday caused flight cancellations and backups. By Dianne Hammond NO. 4: MORE AIRLINE LOUNGES ARE COMING TO THE MIAMI AIRPORT. HERE ARE 5 TAKEAWAYS See a summary of the plans | Published July 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Miami airport is adding new flights and a new place to hang out while waiting
South Florida Miami airport is adding new flights and a new place to hang out while waiting Miami International Airport is seeing new changes for travelers this year. Arajet now offers nonstop flights from Miami to Dominican Republic cities such as Punta Cana and Santo Domingo on new Boeing 737 Max 8 jets. American Airlines and JetBlue also add new routes, connecting travelers to places like La Romana and Guayaquil. For comfort while waiting, Avianca has opened a renovated lounge in Concourse J with food, Wi-Fi, and workspaces. Take a look at the offerings for travelers going through Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024 NO. 1: LOW-COST AIRLINE ADDS A NEW ROUTE FROM MIAMI TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. HERE ARE DETAILS What to know about the new service, when it starts, what it costs. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha 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. 2: 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 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 The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
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 The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Traveling to and from South Florida? See some new flights and airport changes
Travel 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 The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
16-04-2025
- Miami Herald
New flights and a fancy lounge: How travel is changing in South Florida
Travel New flights and a fancy lounge: How travel is changing in South Florida South Florida air travel is growing, with Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports adding new international routes and enhancing facilities to meet rising demand. Airlines such as Icelandair and El Al are expanding connections, introducing non-stop flights to destinations like Reykjavik and Tel Aviv. Building upgrades at Miami International Airport include the planned expansion of terminal spaces and the addition of lounges like Avianca's. Meanwhile, travelers must prepare for the federal implementation of the REAL ID Act in May 2025, a policy shift aimed at enhancing security protocols for domestic flights. Take a look at these developments. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos (CBP) anunció un próximo cambio de tarifas para algunos de sus Programas de Viajero Confiable (TTP) más populares como Global Entry. By Carl Juste NO. 1: TRAVELING IN THE U.S. WILL CHANGE IN 2025: YOU CAN'T FLY FROM MIAMI WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENT If you don't have it yet, you need to get it soon, because there is a deadline. | Published January 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maykel Gonzalez Several homes and farms in Akureyri overlook the blue Eyjafjordur fjord, the longest in Iceland and popular for whale-watching. NO. 2: 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 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 Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024 NO. 4: 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. 5: 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 This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
