South Florida

Flights have changed at MIA and FLL. Here are 3 takeaways

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Airlines are adding and changing flights at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Catch up with our recent coverage below.

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. 1: 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

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

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. 3: 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.