Miami International Airport (MIA) served more than 50.6 million passengers in 2022, shattering its record of 45.9 million set in 2019 by nearly 10% and surpassing Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) 2022 total of 50.1 million travelers last year by half a million. MIA welcomed a record 29.3 million domestic travelers in 2022 compared to 23.5 million in 2019. […]
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MIA to install largest rollout of biometric technology in the U.S.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is rolling out biometric boarding for international flights at more than 130 gates. Installation is expected to be fully completed in 2023. When finished, the project will be the largest implementation of biometric technology at any U.S. airport. The system will use SITA’s Smart Path solution, which leverages NEC’s biometric identity […]
MIA ranked as America’s busiest international airport
Miami International Airport became the busiest U.S. gateway for international passengers while retaining its position as the busiest for international freight in 2021, according to preliminary 2021 airport rankings published in April by Airports Council International (ACI). MIA welcomed more than 13 million international passengers in 2021, moving it from 2nd place in 2020 to the top ranking […]
MIA reports first month of growth since 2020
For the first time since February 2020, Miami International Airport reports that it served more passengers in one month than the same month in 2019. The Airport credits rising demand, expanded airline schedules, and the U.S. government allowing vaccinated non-U.S. citizens to enter the country as of November 8, for attracting a total of 3.9 […]
Cultural icons Montblanc and Spike Lee featured in new campaign at MIA
Montblanc has taken over Terminal D at Miami International Airport with banners celebrating the collaboration of Spike Lee and the Montblanc Meisterstück. As one of the most original and respected storytellers of our generation, Montblanc says that director, producer, professor and writer Spike Lee has made his mark on culture by putting pen to paper, […]
Americas: regional airports win ACI Health Accreditation
Boston Logan, Toronto, Miami lead the way in North America Airports in the U.S., Canada and Mexico are leading the rush to obtain ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation, which are designed to promote the harmonization of health measures and facilitate the recovery of aviation, with clear industry standards and good practices. Boston Logan International Airport, operated […]
Miami is biggest winner of Super Bowl 2020
The Kansas City Chiefs may have brought home the Vince Lombardi Trophy from the 2020 Super Bowl championship earlier this month, but the city of Miami could be considered the biggest winners, with some estimates saying the city could enjoy an economic impact of more than $500 million from hosting one of the biggest sports extravaganzas in […]
MIA traffic grows by nearly one million to reach some 46 million passengers in 2019
Miami International Airport reports that it served 45.9 million passengers in 2019, an increase of nearly one million passengers over its total in 2018, and turning in a record-setting year for both passenger and cargo traffic. This breaks down to 22.384 million international passengers and 23.541 million domestic. The airport is serving 10 million more […]
Bacardi and DFA create multi-sensory campaign at MIA, offer domestic travelers ability to purchase in a travel retail first
Bacardi Global Travel Retail and Duty Free Americas have partnered on a groundbreaking campaign at Miami International Airport featuring Bacardi rum cocktails, personalized gifting and photo opportunities. In a travel retail first, international and domestic travelers can purchase Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Cuatro, Bacardi Ocho and Bacardi Diez from the space in Terminal D through January 3, 2020. Domestic purchases are made via ReserveBar.com, and […]
Miami International Airport reveals plans for a $5 billion expansion
Miami International Airport executives have revealed plans for a $5 billion Capital Improvement Project. Miami International Airport Director Lester Sola recently briefed the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Transportation and Finance Committee on a 15-year construction plan that could cost as much as $5 billion. The plan covers construction from next year through 2035. The new plan, […]
MIA to close terminal over weekend in response to Federal government shutdown
The partial shutdown of the US Federal Government, now in its 23rd day, is having an impact on air travel in the nation. Workers have now missed their first paychecks. Miami International Airport, “as a precautionary measure due to uncertainties created by the lapse in federal government funding,” has instituted a number of “travel tips” to […]
Bacardi Wows MIA travelers with fun-filled Dewar’s Whisky Emporium
Bacardi Global Travel Retail is wowing passengers at Miami International Airport with a creative eye-catching month-long John Dewar & Sons Fine Scotch Whisky Emporium. The activation is designed to engage consumers traveling through the United States’ gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, whether or not they can buy in the duty free store. The […]
MIA names Lester Sola the new Aviation Director
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has named Lester Sola as its new Director and Chief Executive Officer. Sola will oversee operations at Miami International Airport (MIA) and four general aviation (GA) airports throughout Miami-Dade County, which together generate $33.7 billion in business revenue and support more than 280,000 direct and indirect jobs. MIA itself handles more […]
MIA opens first U.S. passport clearance facility with facial recognition
On February 27, officials from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Miami International Airport’s newly renovated Concourse E federal inspection facility for international arrivals. The facility is the first in the country completely dedicated to providing expedited passport screening via facial recognition technology, […]
DFA opens first U. S. Polo Ralph Lauren airport shop in MIA
Duty Free Americas opened the first Polo Ralph Lauren Duty Free shop in an airport in the United States at Miami International Airport North Terminal D last week. The 920 sqf store offers a range of apparel and accessories from the World of Polo for both men and women, including Polo shirts, oxfords, chinos, crisp shirting […]
