Miami International Airport is bracing for a record-breaking 4th of July weekend, with the airport anticipating more than 800,000 passengers.
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According to a report released by MIA Communications Director Greg Chin, MIA will most likely have an average of 165,000 travelers each day.
This number might increase due to the highly anticipated World Cup game on July 3 between Argentina and Cape Verde.
This adds to the 11.2 million Americans that AAA projects will fly for the holiday. In total, AAA estimates that 72.2 million Americans will travel for the 4th of July.
Chin said this is only a 1% increase compared to last year, so this weekend’s preparations are nothing new to him. He said they have increased staff during peak times like these.
He said there will be an increased presence of law enforcement from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, and the Transportation Security Administration will be fully staffed at designated checkpoints.
“We really know what we need to do and the where staffing levels need to be,” Chin said. “I think we’ve proven time and time again that we’ve been able to handle these larger crowds.”
For those traveling, Chin encourages people to arrive at least two hours before their flight. He said one of the most common mistakes he has seen travelers make during peak travel times is cutting it too close.
“The time can go very quick when you’re in a rush, so give yourself extra time,” he said.
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According to the press release, parking might reach full capacity. Chin recommends reserving a parking space ahead of time.
There is also economy parking that includes a 20-minute ride to the terminal.
In case of weather and other delays, Chin said it is important for people to be in close contact with their airlines.
“You want to pack important documents in your carry-on in case your flight does get delayed, so that you have quick access and it is not in your checked bag,” he said.
Then, of course, with this weekend’s festivities, Chin said that there is an absolute zero tolerance on fireworks being checked into a flight.
“They’re flammable, so sometimes people think ‘we will get a great deal on fireworks and take them to where we’re going, that’s a no-no,” Chin said.
Throughout South Florida on the 4th of July, there will be several places to watch the fireworks.
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