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See three changes happening at South Florida airports

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles highlight ongoing developments at South Florida airports.

El Al Israel Airlines has shifted all Florida flights away from Fort Lauderdale to Miami. The move is part of a strategic decision to focus on MIA due to a longer runway and its role as a crucial cargo hub.

Meanwhile, MIA is enhancing security with a new perimeter intrusion detection system. This system uses advanced technology like fiber optic sensors and video surveillance to quickly address breaches.

And the Miami airport's Skytrain stations fully reopen after structural repairs.

See our coverage below.

Jim Bamberger of TSA, at left rear, talks through the demonstration of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava as she pretends to cut through the perimeter fence as part of the effectiveness of MIA’s latest intrusion detection system. In partnership with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials, MIA gave a live airfield demonstration of Miami International Airport’s new perimeter intrusion detection system on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Miami, Florida.

NO. 1: HOW MIAMI’S AIRPORT IS STRENGTHENING SECURITY AGAINST INTRUDERS OUTSIDE THE TERMINAL

See what’s being done and how it works. | Published October 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

El Al is cutting flights from the Fort Lauderdale airport to focus on Miami.

NO. 2: WHY EL AL IS MAKING CHANGES TO FLIGHTS FROM FORT LAUDERDALE AND MIAMI

What to know about the plans. | Published May 20, 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. 3: 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.