Miami International Airport expects to 1.1 million passengers from Monday July 1 to Monday July 8, 7% more than the record figures of July 4th week last year.
Parking at MIA may be limited from today through Saturday, so travelers are encouraged to consider other options for getting to MIAsuch as carpooling services, taxispublic transport, walks with family or friends, or off-airport parking spaces.
Some flights are delayed or cancelled due to Hurricane Beryl, so travelers should confirm their flight status before coming to MIA if they must make other arrangements from home or hotel.
Additional Travel Tips for July 4thth the weekend are:
Car park:
· Half price parking is available in remote areas of the MIA Economical park and ride. Valet Car park is located directly across from the MIA check-in area, at Gate 2 and Gate 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
· The missing Mobile phone parkingwhich offers 60 free parking spaces to non-commercial users waiting to pick up passengers, is located just off LeJeune Road and NW 31st Street, accessible from LeJeune Road heading north or south.
Registration:
· Arrive at MIA three hours before your flight to give yourself plenty of time for parking, airline check-in and the security screening process.
· Complete the airline's online check-in before arriving at MIA.
· If your flight is delayed, please be patient with airline employees as they work to reschedule your flight and stay in contact with your airline for flight updates.
· MIA also provides updated flight information online and on his mobile app.
TSA Control
· Pack essential items such as medication, travel documents, a phone charger and a change of clothes in your carry-on bag rather than your checked bag in case your flight is delayed and you cannot retrieve your checked bag promptly.
· To speed up TSA screening, wear easily removable shoes, follow the 3-1-1 Rule for Liquids or Gels in your hand luggage, and avoid accessories that look like weapons and other prohibited items. Find more TSA tips on the TSA Website.
· Find the fastest TSA checkpoint for your flight with real-time updates from MIA on Waiting times at checkpoints online.
International travel
· If traveling abroad, eligible travelers can use the free and secure service Mobile Passport Control application on their smartphone or tablet to submit their passport and customs declaration information and avoid filling out a paper form or using an automated passport control kiosk.
· Special access routes are available for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility arriving from foreign destinations. By completing a Accessible Access Route Request Form on the MIA 48 hours website Before Upon arrival, these passengers may request special assistance queuing in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) area of MIA.
