Miami airport is adding new flights and a new place to hang out while waiting
Miami International Airport is seeing new changes for travelers this year.
Arajet now offers nonstop flights from Miami to Dominican Republic cities such as Punta Cana and Santo Domingo on new Boeing 737 Max 8 jets. American Airlines and JetBlue also add new routes, connecting travelers to places like La Romana and Guayaquil.
For comfort while waiting, Avianca has opened a renovated lounge in Concourse J with food, Wi-Fi, and workspaces.
Take a look at the offerings for travelers going through Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024
NO. 1: LOW-COST AIRLINE ADDS A NEW ROUTE FROM MIAMI TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. HERE ARE DETAILS
What to know about the new service, when it starts, what it costs. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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. 2: 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
JetBlue planes wait at the gate at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2020. By Mark Konezny
NO. 3: JETBLUE JUST ADDED 2 ROUTES AT FLL FOR YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL. SEE FLIGHT DETAILS
The details on where and when. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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