South Florida

Check out these South Florida airport hacks that could lead to better things

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles on South Florida airport hacks focus on comfort and efficiency in air travel and cargo handling.

One article explores how passengers can identify flights with empty rows. Travelers can find extra space by booking shorter flights or choosing certain airlines. Low-cost carriers tend to have more empty seats. Another article describes Spirit Airlines' enhancements. The airline adds more legroom and loyalty benefits. Finally, an article details Miami International Airport's expansion in cargo facilities. This includes a new cold storage complex. The project aims to boost capacity for fresh produce and increase efficiency in handling perishables.

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

NO. 1: LOOKING FOR A MIAMI FLIGHT WITH AN EMPTY ROW? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE FOR SPACE ON A PLANE

Can you choose travel destinations by flight routes with more empty seats? | Published February 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

Employees attend the opening of Spirit Airlines new campus outside the support center on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 2: SPIRIT AIRLINES JUST ADDED SEVERAL NEW ‘COMFY’ BENEFITS FOR TRAVELERS

See what's coming. | Published May 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

Rendering of new cargo facility planned to open in 2027

NO. 3: HOW MIAMI’S AIRPORT AND SEAPORT ARE WORKING TO GET YOU FRESHER FRUIT AND FLOWERS

See the plans to boost cargo capacity. | Published July 21, 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.