South Florida

Jet Blue's big change in South Florida and other travel takeaways

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

South Florida travel is changing in the air and on the ground.

JetBlue has ceased flights to Miami but strengthened its presence in Fort Lauderdale. American Airlines is expanding VIP lounges at MIA. And the Miami airport is boosting cargo capacity with a cold storage facility to handle fresh products.

JetBlue planes wait at the gate at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2020. By Mark Konezny

NO. 1: JETBLUE IS PULLING OUT OF THE MIAMI AIRPORT, BUT WILL REMAIN AT FLL. SEE DETAILS

The decision involves freeing aircraft for other routes, the airline says. | Published June 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

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

NO. 2: 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

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.