VIP treatment at MIA and FLL airports

It's not all about long lines at the airport.

South Florida's two major airports have new lounges and other amenities on flights.

Catch up with our coverage:

Avianca opens a new lounge at the J Terminal in Miami, Florida. The lounge features a playroom, business center, food bar, and large windows, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers at Miami International Airport. By Carl Juste

NO. 1: COLOMBIAN AIRLINE AVIANCA OPENS NEW LOUNGE AT MIAMI AIRPORT. TAKE A LOOK

Come learn details and see images of new lounge at MIA | Published March 19, 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 AIRLINES JUST ADDED SEVERAL NEW ‘COMFY’ BENEFITS FOR TRAVELERS

See what's coming. | Published May 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

The third most populous and second largest island in the Bahamas, Abaco is best known as a “yachtman’s paradise,” and is the Bahamas’ boating capital, according to the Bahamas government. Its two major islands, Great and Little Abaco, were hit by Hurricane Dorian in 2019.

NO. 3: NEW FLL FLIGHT WILL TAKE YOU TO A CARIBBEAN GETAWAY — AND YOU CAN SKIP TSA LINE

See the details as you plan your vacation. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Butler

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