More airline lounges are coming to the Miami airport. Here are 5 takeaways

American Airlines is enhancing the travel experience at Miami International Airport by expanding its VIP lounge offerings. The airline plans to build a new Flagship lounge and expand the existing Admirals Club, nearly doubling the lounge space available to frequent travelers.

FULL STORY: More champagne for travelers as American Airlines expands VIP lounges in Miami

Here are the highlights:

• New lounge developments: American Airlines will construct a new Flagship lounge from scratch, offering premium amenities such as champagne on arrival, local food items and a la carte dining. The existing Flagship lounge will be converted into an expanded Admirals Club.

• Enhanced lounge experience: The upgraded lounges will provide travelers with comfortable seating, dining options, spa-style suites, workstations, family rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi and ample power outlets.

• Access to lounges: Access to the Admirals Club and Flagship lounge requires a membership, qualifying “oneworld” status, or a Citi AAdvantage Executive credit card, with day passes available for purchase.

• American Airlines’ presence at MIA: Operating its largest summer schedule from MIA, American Airlines offers over 400 daily flights and serves more than 30 million customers annually, employing over 14,500 people at the airport.

• Industry trend: The investment in lounges follows a broader trend among airlines, with competitors like Delta, Avianca and TAP Portugal also upgrading their VIP lounges to enhance the travel experience for frequent fliers.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.

This story was originally published July 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM.