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Lounges, security and check-in: See what's new at the Miami airport

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

What's new at the Miami airport?

In case you missed our coverage, take a look at three ongoing projects 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

New ticket pod at Miami International Airport’s Central Terminal; Started operating in October.

NO. 2: MIAMI AIRPORT HAS A NEW CHECK-IN POD SO TRAVELERS DON’T HAVE TO WALK AS FAR. SEE DETAILS

it’s a one-stop shop for some passengers. | Published October 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

People stand in a rebooking line at the American Airlines terminal in Miami International Airport Friday, April 1, 2022. Airport officials say stormy weather Thursday and Friday caused flight cancellations and backups. By Dianne Hammond

NO. 3: MORE AIRLINE LOUNGES ARE COMING TO THE MIAMI AIRPORT. HERE ARE 5 TAKEAWAYS

See a summary of the plans | Published July 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization

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.