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More VIP lounges to wait for your Miami flight, and other changes at MIA

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

American Airlines is expanding its VIP lounges in Miami, aiming to offer more space and amenities, including a new Flagship lounge with champagne and a la carte dining.

Meanwhile, the airport is investing in a $9 billion makeover to improve service and accommodate more travelers. Key projects include terminal redesigns, parking expansions and infrastructure upgrades like a new Concourse K.

Ane the Skytrain system at the airport is also back to full operation after repairs. This aims to better serve passengers moving through the airport efficiently.

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

NO. 1: 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

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. 2: MIAMI’S AIRPORT IS UNDERGOING A $9 BILLION MAKEOVER. HERE ARE 5 TAKEAWAYS

What to know about the improvements. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization

Inside the MIA Skytrain departing from Station 1 at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. By Pedro Portal

NO. 3: SKYTRAIN AT THE MIAMI AIRPORT IS NOW TOTALLY BACK ON TRACK. WATCH IT GO

All four Skytrain stations are up and running again at Miami International Airport. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pedro Portal and 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.