Lufthansa 747 aborts taxi at Miami after American jet crosses its path
The gist
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 made a full-speed stop at Miami airport after an American Airlines 787 turned into its path.
The near-miss comes as MIA ranks 4th worst in the US for delays and cancellations.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2026A reception celebrated the opening of MIA's exhibition of 13 large-scale public art installations from Metrorail's Underline, on display through May 2, 2027, near door 11 on the arrivals level.
- Nov 5, 2026 17:18A Lufthansa 747-8 had to make a sudden stop at full taxi speed after an American Airlines 787-8 turned into its path near the runway intersection. The 747 took off 53 minutes late and landed in Frankfurt 39 minutes behind schedule.
- Nov 6, 2026Colombian singer Maluma announced his 'Loco x Volver World Tour 2027' during a surprise performance at MIA, premiering the tour's official video.
Key terms
- MIA
- The main international airport serving Miami, Florida, and its surrounding metropolitan area.
- Consumer Affairs
- An American customer review and consumer news platform that helps people make purchasing decisions.
Source: Wikipedia