A rendering of the future luxury terminal at Miami International Airport.
July 14
Miami International Airport (MIA) broke ground on PS MIA, the luxury terminal that will be housed in a redesigned and restored building that once served as the regional headquarters for Pan American Airways. “The terminal will include five private suites, two salons with dining options, a central outdoor courtyard and a day spa with beauty treatments and massages,” according to MIA. The facility is expected to open in spring 2026. It will be operated by PS, a company formerly known as Private Suite. Passengers using the terminal will be members paying an annual fee and “guests” paying one-time fees on a wait-list basis. The airport previously explained how the terminal will operate, noting that “at boarding time, members and guests will be brought through on-site [Transportation Security Administration] screening before being driven to their commercial flights at any of MIA’s concourses, to board the plane directly from the tarmac via the jet bridge stairs. For those arriving at MIA, the full experience is reversed seamlessly, from tarmac pick-up through airport departure.”
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) in England opened upgraded security checkpoints featuring advanced computed tomography (CT) scanners, a prerequisite for gaining approval from the UK Transport Department to lift restrictions on passengers taking liquids through checkpoints. So far, two UK airports—Birmingham (BHX), England, and Edinburgh (EDI), Scotland—have been cleared by the government to allow liquids in containers up to 2 liters to be left in carry-on bags and taken through security checkpoints. NQY said it is “primed and ready” to implement the rule change once the airport receives government approval. NQY noted its “new system is capable of processing up to 500 passengers per hour, delivering a faster, smoother security experience that rivals major international hubs.” The Transport Department has said airports with appropriate CT scanners—similar to those used in medical imaging—will be able to lift the liquids rule. Only BHX and EDI have been approved so far. “This is not just a new scanner—it’s a new standard,” NQY Managing Director Amy Smith said. “We’re investing in the future of regional air travel by delivering cutting-edge infrastructure that puts Cornwall ahead of the curve and right at the heart of global connectivity.”
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) received a combined $37.8 million from the FAA to install noise-mitigation insulation and sound-proof windows in homes affected by airport noise. The money comes from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. LAX, which received $22.8 million, will make the installations in 400 homes. SAN, which received $15 million, will make the installations in 250 homes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) new international terminal, slated to open next year, said Taiwan's China Airlines is the latest carrier to commit to operating from the $9 billion facility. Led by global airport developer and operator Ferrovial, a private consortium is financing, building and will then manage the New Terminal One (NTO). The consortium will run the terminal under a long-term lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that extends through 2060. China Airlines has long flown between Taipei and JFK, and currently operates 4X-weekly Boeing 777-300ER flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to JFK. “China Airlines is optimistic about demand for travel between Taiwan and the U.S., as well as demand from transit travelers,” the airline said. In addition to JFK, China Airlines operates to North American destinations Los Angeles, Ontario and San Francisco in California; as well as Seattle and Vancouver. In addition to China Airlines, the roster of carriers that has committed to operating at NTO includes Air China, Air France-KLM, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Etihad Airways, Taiwan’s EVA Air, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Italy’s Neos, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, SAS and Turkish Airlines.
American Express will build a 6,000-ft.2 lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). American Express noted it will be the first global credit card company to open a proprietary lounge in AMS. The lounge is expected to open between Concourse E and F in 2026, according to the company. American Express currently has 29 lounges in airports around the world. The company said “a large number of American Express card members [are] traveling through Schiphol each year” and can benefit from the new lounge.
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