A MAJOR airport will undergo a multi-billion-dollar update after receiving its first quarterly report on the much-needed updates.
The update will address the airport’s malfunctioning equipment and outdated infrastructure, with a focus on the central terminal, which is over 70 years old.
GettyA major airport will be updating its facilities (stock photo)[/caption] ShutterstockMiami International Airport will undergo a huge transformation to address passenger complaints[/caption]The Miami International Airport was named the US’s 10th busiest airport with over 52 million passengers traveling out of it in 2023, AirAdvisor reported.
The airport was ranked the second-largest in terms of international travelers.
The new quarterly report received by the Miami-Dade County Commission will help make the travel process a more seamless experience for those passing through.
“So this report basically…breaks it down into needs, improvements that we have to make, and also how they’re going to be addressed,” Ralph Cutie, Miami International Airport CEO, told local NBC affiliate WTVJ.
The 13-page report details what has been done and what’s left to be done to the major airport.
The County Commission quickly approved the first report, and Cutie says there has already been “tremendous progress” on the repair of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
“December of 2023, we were at about 85% operation, Christmas of 2024 we’re at 95% operational, that’s a significant improvement in operational capacity of our conveyance systems,” said Cutie.
He also noted that $681 million has already been invested in conveyance systems.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner J.C. Bermudez told the outlet that he’s “satisfied” with what has been done so far.
Bermudez said that the report represents a change in company culture.
“It was just an accumulation of many years of…just placing bandages and not saying we need to put some dollars and try to make this a better place,” Bermudez said.
Cutie hopes the public rests assured knowing that they are working to address every complaint passengers have had about the airport.
The airport’s central terminal will undergo the biggest update, with $750 million allocated for the project.
Construction on the terminal will begin in 2028 and is expected to end in 2031.
“So mechanical, electrical, plumbing, things behind the wall — all that will be addressed as part of the central terminal,” Cutie said.
“If you ask me what keeps me up at night is that — being able to continue to operate and keep our customers satisfied while at the same time improving, building and repairing.”
Planned renovations
The updates will include:
New contactless gates Ground support equipment maintenance facility Improved baggage handling systems Critical airport infrastructure upgradesThe report comes six months after the airport announced a $9 billion transformation.
In December, the airport announced a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, which would help improve the customer experience.
“This project will include 19 contact gates with loading bridges connecting to aircraft, so passengers will no longer be exposed to elements like rain and wind,” Cutie previously told local CBS affiliate WFOR.
All plans for the proposed renovation are scheduled to be completed by 2034.
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