American carries legacy forward with $1 billion investment in MIA concourse expansion

• American Airlines and its partners in Miami-Dade County unveiled today expansion plans for a brand-new, reimagined Concourse D at Miami International Airport (MIA).
• The new Gate D60 project will deliver gates built for modern aircraft, transform the customer experience and make travel more seamless at the airline’s international gateway.
• This is the latest in American’s broader, multiyear commitment to elevate the customer experience as the airline continues to set new records at MIA.

MIAMI — Building on nearly 40 years of commitment to Miami, American Airlines and its partners are defining the next generation of travel at Miami International Airport (MIA). Today, CEO Robert Isom and airline officials joined representatives from Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and local, state, federal and community partners to unveil plans and renderings for a reimagined Concourse D, which will enhance operations, elevate the customer experience and make international travel more seamless.

American’s legacy, Miami’s future

Set to break ground in 2027, the Gate D60 project charts the next chapter of travel at MIA, with a new concourse expansion designed for a premier airport. Currently equipped to support ground operations for smaller regional jets, the new three-level Concourse D extension will create 17 new aircraft gates to accommodate larger aircraft and eliminate outside boarding. The project will expand a single shared boarding area to include adjoining boarding spaces for every gate to improve flow and provide customers with more space and comfort.

The project will expand a single shared boarding area to include adjoining boarding spaces for every gate to provide customers with more space and comfort.

The expansion makes international travel more seamless with future capability to accommodate international arrivals and direct third-floor access to the MIA customs hall. The new concourse will feature bright, expansive spaces with sprawling indoor palm trees, as well as new dining and shopping options for travelers.

“The D60 expansion is one of the most monumental customer service improvements within our unprecedented airport-wide modernization plan, which will transform the passenger experience at MIA from the cabin to the curb over the next five years,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Powering global connectivity

American’s current operations are around 400 departures a day. The airline plans to run its largest summer schedule ever this year and operate more than 380 peak daily flights from MIA to 155 destinations across 45 countries. American accounts for more than 60% of traffic at MIA and continues its streak of record flying. MIA serves as the airline’s international gateway, delivering an industry-leading network to Latin America and the Caribbean and giving customers access to more than 90 unique destinations, served only by American at MIA, including new service this year to Milan, Italy, and Bimini, Bahamas.

Propelling Miami-Dade forward

American has grown side by side with Miami for decades — providing global connectivity that puts Miami on the world stage, drives business development, attracts major events and fuels the local economy.

American is the largest for-profit employer in the county and partners with schools like George T. Baker Aviation Technical College and Florida Memorial University Wyman School of Aviation to build a pipeline of local talent. The airline proudly supports numerous charitable organizations across the region.

The new concourse will feature bright spaces with sprawling indoor palm trees, as well as new dining and shopping options.

Liscano just completed a two-year tenure as Chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council — the county’s official economic development organization committed to building a stronger Miami. During his tenure, business support to the Beacon Council increased by 57%, with two consecutive years of more than $1 million in support to the organization. His tenure was also marked by the first back-to-back $2 billion in capital investment and record job growth — paving the way for a brighter future for those who call South Florida home.

Premium options and seamless travel

As part of American’s customer-first focus, the airline has invested in MIA to elevate the customer journey and provide premium options for customers who expect more when they travel.

American recently announced its plans to open a new, state-of-the-art Flagship^® lounge, along with a major expansion of its Admirals Club^® facilities at MIA. Over the past year, the airline has installed new self-service kiosks that make check-in faster than ever and implemented technology that has saved thousands of customer connections systemwide.

The airline has made significant progress with its federal partners at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in programs like TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) that make security screening easier and quicker, while upholding the highest levels of security.

About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of caring for people on life’s journey every day.

The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever Forward^SM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.

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