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As part of its bold and ongoing transformation, Miami International Airport (MIA) recently began installing 41 jet bridge-mounted wheelchair lifts across all concourses.
This vital accessibility upgrade — part of the airport’s unprecedented $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan — will significantly improve the travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility and streamline the handling of mobility devices during boarding.
“Our modernization efforts are designed with people at the center,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Whether it’s a faster check-in process, more efficient operations, or improved accessibility, we are making MIA more inclusive, more responsive, and better equipped for the future. An airport that works for everyone is an airport that truly leads.
“This initiative reflects our core values of equity, innovation, and care for all residents and visitors. Through the Future-Ready Modernization in Action plan, we’re building a stronger, smarter, and more accessible MIA — one that is ready to serve our growing community for decades to come,” the mayor said.
Each concourse will receive a minimum of three lifts, with many of MIA’s newest jet bridges prioritized in this first phase. Additional lifts will be installed in future phases, reinforcing MIA’s long-standing commitment to delivering a world-class, accessible airport experience for all travelers.
The installation of wheelchair lifts is one of many major upgrades underway through the MIA Plan — the largest maintenance and capital improvement initiative in MIA’s history. The program also includes new security checkpoints, modernized terminals, expanded gate capacity, state-of-the-art baggage handling systems, and transformative investments in sustainability, innovation, and customer experience.
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