Welcome to Miami International Airport

By Zachary Moser on January 27, 2016

Photo Credit: infohotel.com

Upon arriving at Miami International the ground crew will allow all passengers to adjust to the Miami air temperature by taxiing for over 15 minutes.  Once finished taxiing, Miami officials will have all international flights disembark at the same exact time in celebration of the mixing pot of cultures that is Miami, Florida; but mostly it will be Puerto Ricans and Cubans.  Miami International Airport has done away with the one slow moving customs line and offers over three different lines that travelers can stand in as they nervously hide their Cuban cigars and duty-free rum.

The customs line is number 1 in airport security.  Whether you are a 6 year old with luggage consisting of a mini princess backpack or a 90 year old geriatric being pushed in a wheelchair by another airport official, the gentlemen at the customs gate will interrogate you like you are a 25 year old extra out of Narcos.  While standing in these lines, Miami International will announce that, out of convenience for its customers, American Airlines flights have left without you!  No more need to rush or feel hurried!

With that worry gone, you now have time to explore all of the fantastic locales Miami International has to offer.  Conveniently, every bar serves their alcohol at the same exact price so once you find an open seat there will be no need to move.  Once you begin to get hungry, there are a number of places to eat that serve food at a price that indicates how delicious it is.  Be sure to stop at the Miami Heat team store to pick up a Lebron James jersey but walk out when you realize you need to learn more about sports.

Unfortunately, American Airlines will not be able to schedule a new flight until the following day.  But once again, Miami International offers top of the line amenities.  You will be led to the 4th floor with the other passengers from various flights into a well-lit auditorium room.  Here you will be given a soft pillow with napkins in it and warm green blanket that can either cover your chest or most of your legs, depending on your preference.  The calming noises of screaming babies and nasally congested sleeping men will rock you into an easy sleep upon the green fold-up cot provided.

Eventually though, everyone will have to board their flights and head home.  But Miami International will send you one last reminder of their good will.  Your luggage will arrive secure on its very own flight–separate from yourself!  And will most likely have been allowed to spend a few extra nights in the wonderful Miami International Airport!

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