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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BATTERY

11/06/01

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BATTERY OPERATED TUGS DEBUT AT MIA

Miami International is among the first airports in the United States to host battery operated baggage tugs. The introduction of state-of-the-art ground support equipment represents a pivotal step in fulfilling MIA?s commitment to environmental responsibility.

DOMESTIC CARGO CLIMBS 42% IN OCTOBER

12/17/01

DOMESTIC CARGO CLIMBS 42% IN OCTOBER AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MIAMI ? According to statistics released by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, domestic freight climbed 42 percent in October over the same period in 2000 at MIA, despite a continuing aviation industry downturn stemming from the September 11 tragedies. The strong growth continues to be supported by heightened operations by FedEx and UPS.

HEALING THE WORLD EXHIBITS

12/18/01

HEALING THE WORLD EXHIBITS AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MIAMI ? On Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., the Miami-Dade Aviation Department will host the opening of Healing the World, a children?s art exhibition commemorating 9/11/01, at Miami International Airport, Concourse A, Second Level, in the Terminal.

OFFICIALS TO BREAK GROUND ON SOUTH TERMINAL PROGRAM

01/11/02

OFFICIALS TO BREAK GROUND ON SOUTH TERMINAL PROGRAM AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Miami, Fl. -- Mayor Alex Penelas, County Manager Steve Shiver, County officials, Miami-Dade Aviation Director Angela Gittens, CEO for the Star Alliance Jaan Albrecht, and other airline officials will break ground on Miami International Airport?s $779.2 million South Terminal Program on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 beginning at 10 am at Concourse H.

The Raw and the Cooked Exhibits at mia Gallery

01/24/02

The Raw and the Cooked Exhibits at mia Gallery

On Wednesday, January 23, 2002, The Raw and the Cooked exhibition will open at the mia Gallery, located at Miami International Airport, on the second level of Concourse E, past the security checkpoint, in the main Terminal.

It is the first exhibition of the art of the mentally ill at the mia Gallery and is being presented by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department in conjunction with the National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI).

HMS HOST OFFERS MEALS TO GO AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

01/28/02

HMS HOST OFFERS MEALS TO GO AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Miami?In an effort to better meet passengers needs, HMS Host is selling four different boxed meals at Miami International Airport (MIA).

?We found an unmet need since the airlines discontinued food service on airplanes,? explained HMS Host General Manager Ed Wilcox. ?We bundled some of our most popular easily packaged foods in a handy carry-on and are offering them for sale in many of our locations after the security checkpoint area.?

DOMESTIC CARGO CLIMBS FOR 19TH STRAIGHT TIME

02/04/02

DOMESTIC CARGO CLIMBS FOR 19TH STRAIGHT TIME AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MIAMI ? According to statistics released by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, domestic freight climbed for the 19th straight time at Miami International Airport, rising 46.2 percent in November 2001 over the same period in the previous year. This strong growth is supported by heightened operations by FedEx and UPS and despite a continuing aviation industry downturn stemming from the September 11 tragedies.

OVERALL FREIGHT TONNAGE RISES IN 2001

02/27/02

OVERALL FREIGHT TONNAGE RISES IN 2001 AT MIA AIDED BY YEAR-LONG DOMESTIC CARGO GROWTH

MIAMI, FL---Despite the events of September 11, overall freight tonnage grew one percent during Year 2001 at Miami International Airport, aided by year-long growth in domestic freight tonnage, according to statistics released by the Miami- Dade Aviation Department.

Domestic freight soared to a new height during December, reaching 58 percent for 39,428 tons. This strong growth began in May 2000 and reached double-digit figures in 2001. During 2001 this growth was fueled by heightened operations by FedEx and UPS and occurred despite an aviation industry downturn stemming from the September 11 tragedies.

AIRPORT TAKES CUSTOMER SERVICE BEYOND THE CURB

02/27/02

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TAKES CUSTOMER SERVICE BEYOND THE CURB; Arriving International Passengers May Now Exit Federal Inspection Services Area With Free Self-Service Luggage Carts

MIAMI ? Effective March 4, 2002, international passengers arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA) will be able to leave the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) area with their self-service luggage carts.

Currently, arriving international passengers have access to free self-service carts in the FIS to facilitate their movement through federal processing. However, once they exit into the international greeters? lobby, they must surrender their free cart and must either carry their own bags, use the services of a skycap (a service provided under a management agreement to the Miami-Dade Aviation Department by NFL International Porter Services, Inc.) or locate and rent another self-service cart.