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Traveling through the Miami airport? Here are 4 things to know right now

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Travelers at Miami International Airport will experience a few new things.

A new check-in pod reduces the walking distance for Spirit Airlines passengers. It features upgraded ticket counters and self-serve baggage-drop stations.

SunPass is returning to the airport parking garages this year, offering an alternative payment option. The system, removed in 2022 due to malfunctions, promises a streamlined exit process.

American Airlines will expand its VIP lounges at MIA. The new Flagship and expanded Admirals Club lounges aim to deliver comfort and tranquility for frequent travelers.

Finally, all Skytrain stations have reopened after concrete repairs.

Catch up with our travel coverage below.

New ticket pod at Miami International Airport’s Central Terminal; Started operating in October.

NO. 1: MIAMI AIRPORT HAS A NEW CHECK-IN POD SO TRAVELERS DON’T HAVE TO WALK AS FAR. SEE DETAILS

it’s a one-stop shop for some passengers. | Published October 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

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

NO. 2: SUNPASS IS RETURNING TO THE MIAMI AIRPORT PARKING GARAGES. HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT

Learn about fees, fixes and updates at MIA. | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization

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

The MIA Skytrain arrives to the recently opened Concourse D's station 1, as the Skytrain system service is fully restored ahead of Labor Day weekend in Miami, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. By Pedro Portal

NO. 4: ALL SKYTRAIN STATIONS NOW OPEN AT MIAMI AIRPORT AFTER CONCRETE CRACKS REPAIRED

Miami International Airport’s Skytrain is back in full gear ahead of the Labor Day holiday, airport officials told the Miami Herald on Wednesday. | Published August 27, 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.