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Expect changes at the Miami airport. Here are 5 takeaways

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

American Airlines is expanding its VIP lounges at Miami International Airport, building a new Flagship lounge and converting an existing lounge to make space.

Parking at MIA also evolving as SunPass returns after fixing past issues.

JetBlue has ceased operations in Miami, citing financial reasons, while maintaining service at Fort Lauderdale.

And new ticketing areas at MIA open ahead of schedule as part of a substantial $9 billion upgrade.

See recent coverage below.

Traffic outside the departures area at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. By D.A. Varela

NO. 1: PARKING AT THE MIAMI AIRPORT IS CHANGING AGAIN. WHAT DRIVERS CAN EXPECT AT THE GARAGES

What to know about fees and the way to pay them. | Published March 20, 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. 2: JETBLUE IS PULLING OUT OF THE MIAMI AIRPORT, BUT WILL REMAIN AT FLL. SEE DETAILS

The decision involves freeing aircraft for other routes, the airline says. | Published June 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

American Airlines travelers will offer a new lounge at the Miami airport.

NO. 3: MORE CHAMPAGNE FOR TRAVELERS AS AMERICAN AIRLINES EXPANDS VIP LOUNGES IN MIAMI

Take a look at the plans for MIA. | Published June 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

People check in to Viva Aerobus flights at a new ticketing pod in the Central Terminal during the day on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at the Miami International Airport in Miami, Fla. The airport recently finished construction on three new pods, sections of ticketing counters, in the Central Terminal. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 4: NEW TICKETING AREAS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT MIAMI AIRPORT. HERE ARE 5 TAKEAWAYS

Miami International Airport has opened new ticketing pods and baggage drops ahead of the completion schedule. | Published August 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization

People check in to flights at a newly constructed Spirit ticketing pod during the day on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at the Miami International Airport in Miami, Fla. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 5: AIRLINES HAVE ADDED NEW FLIGHTS IN MIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE. SEE DESTINATIONS

Airlines are adding a bunch of new flights at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. | Published August 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

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.