MIAM May 2012 : Page 86
The days of no-name shops and perfunctory drugstores at Miami International Airport are over. Well, they’re still there, but the country’s fastest growing airport has gone rather luxe. Travelers can now shop duty-free at new shops from Coach, Montblanc, Thomas Pink and Emporio Armani while they traverse down the North Terminal. There’s even a Beaudevin Wine Bar where patrons can sample gourmet appetizers and entrées paired with suggested vintages or even try a wine flight before takeoff. Some of the aforementioned concessions are the first outlets of their kind to be introduced at airports. And there’s more to come with plans for a Tumi shop and a Desigual store (a Spain-based retailer) in the works. Additionally, Club America J in the South Terminal has been updated to offer passengers flying on all airlines access to a full complimentary bar, business center, flat-screen televisions and shower facilities with towel warmers. “You’re seeing the end result of many years of progress and construction,” says Adrian Songer, MIA’s chief of aviation business and revenue development. “We have so many international travelers, so the marginal propensity to spend seems a little higher.” With options like these, who can blame them? 86 | | May/June 2012 ALL PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE MIAMI-dAdE AvIATIOn dEPARTMEnT the RADAR | travel WOW, VOYAGER Clockwise from far left: Luxe tenants at MIA’s North Terminal now include Thomas Pink, Coach, Montblanc and the Beaudevin Wine Bar. so fly! Cleared for Takeoff Frequent flier? Be sure to visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website to learn more about expedited screening programs for “trusted travelers” like Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows quick clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers arriving to the United States. MIA was one of the pilot programs for the rollout. It might just be the next best thing to getting upgraded. tsa.gov First Class Luxury makes a smooth landing at Miami International Airport. | By Riki Altman |
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Riki Altman
Luxury makes a smooth landing at Miami International Airport<br /> <br /> The days of no-name shops and perfunctory drugstores at Miami International Airport are over. Well, they’re still there, but the country’s fastest growing airport has gone rather luxe. Travelers can now shop dutyfree at new shops from Coach, Montblanc, Thomas Pink and Emporio Armani while they traverse down the North Terminal. There’s even a Beaudevin Wine Bar where patrons can sample gourmet appetizers and entrées paired with suggested vintages or even try a wine flight before takeoff. Some of the aforementioned concessions are the first outlets of their kind to be introduced at airports. And there’s more to come with plans for a Tumi shop and a Desigual store (a Spain-based retailer) in the works. Additionally, Club America J in the South Terminal has been updated to offer passengers flying on all airlines access to a full complimentary bar, business center, flat-screen televisions and shower facilities with towel warmers.<br /> <br /> “You’re seeing the end result of many years of progress and construction,” says Adrian Songer, MIA’s chief of aviation business and revenue development.<br /> <br /> “We have so many international travelers, so the marginal propensity to spend seems a little higher.” With options like these, who can blame them? <br /> <br /> Cleared for Takeoff <br /> <br /> Frequent flier? Be sure to visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website to learn more about expedited screening programs for “trusted travelers” like Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows quick clearance for pre-approved, lowrisk travelers arriving to the United States. MIA was one of the pilot programs for the rollout. It might just be the next best thing to getting upgraded. Tsa.gov
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