Guillermo Blaos, traveling to Venezuela, tries to get some rest during a four-hour layover at Miami International Airport.
Travelers often complain about uncomfortable seats.
Angelo Adasme decides that sitting is better than standing in a long line at the ticket counter at Miami International Airport, which many travelers try to bypass. Back to Political Baggage archive A dingy, crowded and unfriendly place for many travelers, Miami International Airport lays out an unwelcome mat to tourists and propels Miami-Dade residents to Broward to catch a flight. Among major airports nationwide, MIA, the leading gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, ranks within the bottom five from a consumer's perspective. In the concourses, the concessions are sticking out, so the passenger flow is off. A Herald survey shows airports that compete for MIA passengers are often far nicer places to visit, with Internet stations, more parking spaces per passenger, a wider variety of dining and shopping options and far less crime.