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What's new at South Florida airports? Here are three things to know

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

American Airlines is expanding its VIP lounges at Miami International Airport. The project includes a new Flagship lounge and expanded Admirals Club, offering amenities like champagne, local food, and a la carte dining.

Spirit Airlines has announced new international routes from Fort Lauderdale to Belize City and Grand Cayman, adding to its existing services.

And Miami International Airport has received $94 million in federal funding for a major makeover, targeting runway improvement and road renovation.

Catch up with our coverage.

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

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. 2: SPIRIT IS ADDING 2 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM FLL. SEE DESTINATIONS AND DETAILS

Spirit Airlines is adding two adding service from FLL to international destinations from Fort Lauderdale. | Published August 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

Traffic outside the departures area at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. By D.A. Varela

NO. 3: MIAMI’S AIRPORT GETS $94M IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR 2 PROJECTS IN MAJOR MAKEOVER

Miami International Airport has obtained $94 million in federal grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to help fund ongoing upgrades. | Published September 30, 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.