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I have flown in and out of MIA before with no problem except some construction issues. This time was a nightmare. It seemed we were on the TSA list for them to bother. It all started when we were told we had to check in our carryon bag which was of regulation size and had no problem with when we flew down. After opening up our bag and shifting things (which did not change the size), the anoying man let us through. We were on another line where the TSA agent was too busy on a personal cell phone call to even help us and waved us to a different line. After finally getting to our gate we had a chance to calm down after our ordeal. I don't think I'll fly into MIA any time soon. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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AMERICAN AIRLINES,CONTINENTALD ETC
PLEASE DONT USE AIRTRAM
YOU'LL NEVER BE ON TIME, THE WORST
AIRLINE EVER !!OR YOU MAY SPEND THE
NIGHT IN ANOTHER STATE !
BECAUSE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE PLANES Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Miami is the gateway to the Carribean (except Cuba) and Southamerica. There are a lot of Carribean and South American Airlines flying into Miami. Main carriers here in Miami: Air Jamaica, Servicensa, Avensa, Aerolieas Argentinas, Lan Chile, Varig, Mexicana, Aero Mexico, Avianca Colombia, BWIA, Air Aruba, ALM, Bahamas Air, Cayman Airways, Aero Costa Rica, TACA, Equatoriana, LAB Bolivia, COPA Panama and others.
Most American Airlines fly also to Miami Int'l or at least to Ft. Lauderdale. American has its main Hub here.
There are also connections to Europe. Swissair, Air France, Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa, Virgin, Sabena, TAP, Alitalia, South African and a lot of other Airlines are flying into Miami... Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 by donovanelLeave a Comment Theme: Other
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Flights are very cheap. As I mentioned before, Jetblue and Spiritair offer the best domestic flight bargains.
It's actually tolerable getting around Miami without a car. the bus system is extensive, but be sure to have exact change. You should definitely take a little trip from South Beach and wander around the downtown--it has lots of little immigrant enclaves and its monorail is the most uselessly cute thing I've ever seen. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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I flew direct from London Gatwick on British Airways. I flew as a 'courier' and paid only £155 return including taxes. Virgin also fly direct.
Taxi! Public transport is difficult to find/negotiate when you have such limited time. No decent Metro system! If you are staying in South Beach ... walking and cycling are the way to go! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by pulgaron
Miami like any other large city has public transport. Buses mainly, an extremely limited over head rail system, and the ever popular taxie cabs. All of the above are not very good. If you're going to stay any time in Miami, the best way to get the most of your time is to rent a car. It is relatively cheap and if you can navigate with a map, safe to rent a car. There are always the tour companies that take you around in their busses to the the tourist traps. Due to the distance between points of interest the city does not lend itself to walking. If you are a cyclist,during the day, it is possible to do a great deal of sight seeing from a bike. As a matter of fact, thats my favorite way of getting to the beaches, and exploring new places. Warning though, there are not may bike paths and you have to share the road with drivers that do not like to share. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 by cobrioc
the mayor access route to Biscayne Bay,Coconut Grove and Coral Gables.Another mayor expressway, I-75, runs from Miami west to Southwest Florida destinations and then veers north to Tampa.
Miami International Airport is located just seven miles from downtown Miami.
Buses, the Metrobus, and elevated trains, the Metrorail, provide service in the Greater Miami area for $1.25 each way, with express service running north and south of the county.
Individual motorized cars run on two-mile elevated track,which loops around Miami and connect to the
MetroRail at Goverment Center Station for a fare of 25 cents.
Water Taxi departing from hotels, restaurants,parks and marinas,the area's unique Water Taxi offers transportation throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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I agree with Nomad. Going through Immigration and Customs is usually a breeze but sometimes can take away the time, especially waiting for your luggage to come out and if you have checked it to your final destination it is easy to recheck it just outside the customs and immigration. otherwise it would be another long line to stand especially if you are flying economy and in american airlines.
the traffic in miami around the airport can get dicey and there is no way you can plan a quick trip to the lincoln road mall in the time frame you have. the biltmore hotel is within a short taxi ride but beware, none of the taxi drivers are going to be very pleased that you are going just to biltmore hotel.. a short ride for them. you can take the supershuttle there and back but you have to book them well in advance for the return trip.
Miami international Airport has good coffee shops, not the starbucks variety but good strong cuban coffee: branches of versailles and la carreta form the little havana. you can go up the airport hotel and have a good view from the top where there is swimming pool.
But honestly five hours between flights especially if one is an international one, is too short to do anything much in Miami, which has NOTORIOUSLY bad public transport..
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