New Miami / MIA check-in, security opened Nov 3 2009
Oct 30, 2009, 5:25 pm
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New Miami / MIA check-in, security opened Nov 3 2009
Just a heads up: brand new and drastically improved check-in counter/areas open at MIA on Tuesday, as do two new security screening areas.
All-in-all, 290,000 square feet of space opens on Tuesday, and the train should start running soon, as well, between D49 and D30.
All-in-all, 290,000 square feet of space opens on Tuesday, and the train should start running soon, as well, between D49 and D30.
Oct 30, 2009, 5:39 pm
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here's a link to a map & schedule of the new north terminal complex at MIA for context.
http://www.miami-airport.com/pdfdoc/NTD_Fact_Sheet.pdf
http://www.miami-airport.com/pdfdoc/NTD_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Oct 30, 2009, 7:16 pm
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YEAH! I can't wait for the train. Its a long trek from the AC to Gate 42!
Oct 30, 2009, 7:32 pm
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Anyone know if they'll have security checkpoints that don't mandate use of the body scanner? I haven't been in MIA since last June and will be traveling there in January. I want desperately to avoid this fourth amendment violation.
Oct 30, 2009, 8:01 pm
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They can't mandate the actual body imaging. You can opt out. You need to say something though. In fact, there is a sign on it...saying that it is optional.
Oct 30, 2009, 9:23 pm
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I cant wait to see this.
Oct 31, 2009, 3:38 am
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Anyone know where the screening areas will be? The words "improvement" and "MIA" together in the same sentence send shivers down my spine.
Oct 31, 2009, 4:16 am
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MIA's delayed North Terminal to finally open doors
Oct 31, 2009, 7:26 am
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It would be nice if AA would update their website with a new MIA map reflecting the new gates and other changes. The new low D gates have been in use for several weeks but the MIA map doesn't reflect them, it still shows C!
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Oct 31, 2009, 1:15 pm
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I've been relatively happy with the terminals since my flights always seem to leave from the E gates (MIA-LAX mostly), and while it's a little bit of a walk to baggage claim, it's not to bad.
I suppose it's too much to hope for that this will not make things worse for me.
All I really want is a way to get my luggage cart onto the rental car island without lifting it.
I suppose it's too much to hope for that this will not make things worse for me.
All I really want is a way to get my luggage cart onto the rental car island without lifting it.
Nov 1, 2009, 5:03 pm
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Nov 1, 2009, 6:48 pm
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I'm on AA 518 MIA-JFK on Tuesday for weekly commute which typically departs from D21. That's quite a hike from the D AC.
As for the trains, I too see the signs up blocking the escalator entrances. I hope they open up soon.
Does anyone know if there'll be an AC in this new section? I think I read that the Flagship Lounge will relocate too...to this new section (North Terminal?).
As for the trains, I too see the signs up blocking the escalator entrances. I hope they open up soon.
Does anyone know if there'll be an AC in this new section? I think I read that the Flagship Lounge will relocate too...to this new section (North Terminal?).
Nov 1, 2009, 6:56 pm
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I'm on AA 518 MIA-JFK on Tuesday for weekly commute which typically departs from D21. That's quite a hike from the D AC.
As for the trains, I too see the signs up blocking the escalator entrances. I hope they open up soon.
Does anyone know if there'll be an AC in this new section? I think I read that the Flagship Lounge will relocate too...to this new section (North Terminal?).
As for the trains, I too see the signs up blocking the escalator entrances. I hope they open up soon.
Does anyone know if there'll be an AC in this new section? I think I read that the Flagship Lounge will relocate too...to this new section (North Terminal?).
Nov 1, 2009, 7:53 pm
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Nov 1, 2009, 8:23 pm
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