Images of the Day: #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turns storm delays into story time

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{All images from the official Miami International Airport Instagram account @iflymia}.
A welcome appearance from Avi the therapy dog offered comfort to passengers navigating long waits

USA. Today’s selection of images comes from Miami International Airport, where a different kind of refuge was found amid delays caused by winter storms.

At #MIABooksWithAnAltitude, delayed travellers were invited to pause and enjoy a story time moment, complete with furry mascot.

Located between gates H5 and H7, #MIABooksWithAnAltitude is a mini lending library designed to offer travellers a relaxing escape among the bustle of the terminal.

Passengers can browse a curated collection of books, with some available to take along on flights.

The community-driven space offers a dedicated ‘shelfie’ corner, inviting travellers to capture photo memories among the books

Adding an especially comforting touch was a visit from Avi the Poodle, a therapy dog also known as the ‘Miami Hound Machine’. Avi’s gentle presence offered reassurance and smiles to passengers who were navigating the delays.

#MIABooksWithAnAltitude stands as a reminder that airports can be more than transit hubs but also be places of calm, community and unexpected joy.

(Above and below) As winter storms triggered widespread travel delays last week, Miami International Airport’s #MIABooksWithAnAltitude offered passengers a welcome pause from the turbulence of disrupted journeys

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