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Miami International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world, and a major economic engine for Miami-Dade County. Operated by the county's Aviation Department, MIA was the nation's third busiest airport in foreign arrivals and departures in 2006, handling 14.7 million passengers. Another 17.5 million domestic travelers passed through the facility in 2006. The county estimates the airport's annual economic impact at $19.1 billion, chiefly in tourism, international banking and trade, and has a direct or indirect role in creating more than 240,000 local jobs. The airport is served by more than 80 airlines flying to some 150 destinations. Jose Abreu, is the Director of the Miami-Dade Av...
Miami International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world, and a major economic engine for Miami-Dade County. Operated by the county's Aviation Department, MIA was the nation's third busiest airport in foreign arrivals and departures in 2006, handling 14.7 million passengers. Another 17.5 million domestic travelers passed through the facility in 2006. The county estimates the airport's annual economic impact at $19.1 billion, chiefly in tourism, international banking and trade, and has a direct or indirect role in creating more than 240,000 local jobs. The airport is served by more than 80 airlines flying to some 150 destinations. Jose Abreu, is the Director of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.
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Another soaking in store for Wednesday
Sun SentinelShowers and thunderstorms are again in the forecast across South Florida. Wednesday's weather brings a chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon and then likely storms after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Some of the...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Orlando, Broward County
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Couple charged in airport baggage thefts
He posed as a well-dressed traveler but pilfered the luggage of others at South Florida airports; she was his getaway driver, police say. Sean Maxwell, 44, and his wife Lorina Flint, 42, are accused of working together to brazenly steal luggage from...
Tags: United Air Lines, Fort Lauderdale, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Theft, Trials
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Delta to add fifth MIA-LaGuardia flight starting Dec. 15
Delta Air Lines said this week it plans to add a fifth daily flight between Miami International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia International starting Dec. 15, 2012. The additional flight will come just nine months after Delta started new nonstop...
Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Employees, Career and Workplace
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TV show features West Boca couple who cloned their dog
Walk up to Lancelot Encore, and he gently crosses his paws. It's one way the golden Labrador retriever mirrors his predecessor, the late Sir Lancelot. This Lancelot is a doggie double. Owners Nina and Edgar Otto, of West Boca, had their beloved dog...
Tags: Human Body, Plastic Surgeons, Entertainment, Television, TLC (tv network)
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Artist pulls it all together with clothespins
After 15 years of doing murals, paintings, installations and sculptures, Gerry Stecca finds that clothespins are earning him the most attention. He orders 50,000 at a time and transforms them into wall hangings, sculptures and large installations. Some...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Fort Lauderdale, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Sculpture, Arts
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MIA people mover train resumed operations Tuesday, airport officials say
Updated 5/15/12 AT 10 a.m. The MIA people mover train returned to normal operations at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, a Miami International Airport spokesman said in a statement. PREVIOUS POST The MIA people mover train at Miami International Airport is expected...
Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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American: $30 Admirals Club day pass through Wednesday
Want a little extra comfort on your next airport trip? Well here’s an offer to consider. American Airlines is offering a 40 percent discount on a one-day pass to its Admirals Club Lounge, now priced at $30, down from $50 through Wednesday. There...
Tags: Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Lotto hits for $5 million in Miami
The Florida Lotto hit for $5 million in a store that had very little luck until Saturday night. The winning numbers were 3-14-17-32-33-34 and the ticket was sold at Mendez Fuel store No. 3. The jackpot rolls back to $2 million for Wednesday night's...
Tags: Lotto, Hialeah, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Tri-Rail expanding weekend service later this year
Tri-Rail will increase its service on weekends and holidays, as high gas prices and frustration from road construction continue to lure more passengers. By about Thanksgiving or Christmas, trains will run hourly on weekends and holidays instead of...
Tags: Marlins Park, Marketing, Dania Beach, New River (Broward, Florida), Hialeah
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Vision Airlines' 'vision' for Florida dims
Vision Airlines is no longer operating scheduled flights to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Suwanee, Ga.-based carrier recently told airport officials that it ceased scheduled commercial air operations April 30 after only...Tags: Vision Airlines, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Greg Meyer, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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MIA travelers can now earn airline miles shopping, dining at airport
Miami International Airport’s concessions division has partnered with THANKS AGAIN LLC. in a rewards program that gives travelers and employees the change to earn extra airline miles when shopping or dining at the airport. Travelers can earn...
Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), International Travel, Travel, Transportation Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure
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