Why 17 Regional Gates Matter So Much To The Airline Carrying Over 60% Of Miami's Passengers

Miami International Airport (MIA) is preparing for a major transformation, and one of its most important developments involves an area that many passengers would rather forget. The $1 billion D60 expansion will replace an outdated regional boarding facility at Concourse D with 17 traditional contact gates, bringing an end to the bus transfers and outdoor boarding arrangements that have long characterized this part of the airport.