South Florida

New flights added in South Florida. And what do we think of the airports?

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These recent articles share two main themes: new flight routes added in South Florida and varying levels of airport satisfaction. Miami International Airport has seen traveler complaints but ranks mid-level among mega airports

Meanwhile, new flights emerge as Spirit Airlines starts flights between Fort Lauderdale and Key West, benefiting travelers seeking easy access to the Keys. American Airlines also advances its offerings by adding routes from Miami to European hubs like Milan, accommodating travelers heading to fashion and business centers.

Travelers enter checkpoint 5 at the Miami airport. The TSA announced that they are ready to deal with the increase of travelers flying in and out of MIA during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Wednesday December 20, 2023. By Pedro Portal

NO. 1: HOW SATISFIED ARE TRAVELERS WITH THE MIAMI AND FLL AIRPORTS? THERE ARE SOME ISSUES

Look at where MIA has fallen, why and how other airports are doing | Published September 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

A Spirit Airlines plane sits at a gate at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, waiting to make the carrier’s inaugural flight to Newark, New Jersey on June 5, 2025. By Colin Elam

NO. 2: HEADING TO KEY WEST BUT DON’T WANT TO DRIVE? SPIRIT STARTING FLL FLIGHTS

What to know about the new South Florida service. | Published July 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

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

NO. 3: FASHION CAPITAL? WORLD CUP? AMERICAN AIRLINES JUST ADDED NEW FLIGHTS AT MIA

There’ll soon be a new Travelers will soon have a new way to get from Miami to the financial and fashion center of Italy, and you they can start booking tickets next week. | Published August 7, 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.