South Florida

South Florida airports are adding new features and flights. See five takeaways

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles focus on the expansion and improvement of travel options and facilities at South Florida airports.

Miami International Airport is investing $9 billion in upgrades, including a South Terminal extension with new concourses and a Central Terminal redevelopment. Arajet Airlines broadens its routes from Miami to the Dominican Republic, increasing direct flights and providing new connections to Puerto Rico and Newark. Spirit Airlines expands its destinations, adding nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Key West and other U.S. cities, while enhancing its premium section with more legroom. And plans for self-flying air taxis at Miami International indicate a look to the future.

Catch up with recent coverage below.

A general view of a new parking garage under construction at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. By SAM NAVARRO

NO. 1: CAN THE MIAMI AIRPORT GET BETTER? HERE’S A LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WORKS

What to know about the projects. | Published December 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

Co-Pilot Robert Pena (left) and CEO Victor Pacheco Mendez, wave US and Dominican Republic flags at the first Arajet Airlines, arrive at Miami International Airport. Arajet is the flagship carrier of the Dominican Republic, marking a major milestone for both the airline and the Dominican aviation industry, on Friday April 11, 2025. By Pedro Portal

NO. 2: TRAVEL BETWEEN MIAMI AND THE DR JUST GOT EASIER. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FLIGHTS

“It’s going to be a great opportunity for people.” | Published April 11, 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. 3: SPIRIT AIRLINES JUST ADDED SEVERAL NEW ‘COMFY’ BENEFITS FOR TRAVELERS

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

In this photo illustration from the company, a sixth-generation Wisk is depicted self-flying taxi over the Miami skyline

NO. 4: SELF-FLYING AIR TAXIS ARE IN THE PLANS AT MIAMI’S AIRPORT. SEE 5 TAKEAWAYS

Would you take one? What to know about the timeline. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization

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. 5: 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

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.