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August 2024

Phoenix Sky Harbor Named Airport of the Year

Phoenix Sky Harbor was thrilled to be awarded Airport of the Year at the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AMAC) Business Diversity Conference Catalyst Awards Luncheon on August 6. The award honors the airport for significant contributions toward the realization of DBE, ACDBE or EEO goals within an airport in support of diversity inclusion.

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Air Service Update

Frontier Airlines will start daily non-stop service from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Phoenix on August 13.

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The Strongest Economic Engine in Arizona

­The Phoenix airport system is the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona and a major tax generator.

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Community Embraces the PHX Dementia Friendly Travel Workshop

The Guest & Employee Experience team hosted the third Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop on Wednesday, July 17. The workshop is designed to help passengers with dementia and their care providers plan and learn how to navigate a busy airport environment.

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Celebrating the Flight of Aviation

August 19 is National Aviation Day, a national day of observation, that celebrates the development and success of aviation. The holiday was first established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who issued the proclamation to celebrate the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday.

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Bridge the Gap with the Taxiway U App

To get the latest information on Taxiway U construction and project updates, download the Taxiway U app from your phone’s app store.

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Visit Mexico’s Pacific Coast Paradise

Did you know in a little more than two and a half hours, you can be in Puerto Vallarta? American Airlines and Southwest’s nonstop flights between Phoenix and Puerto Vallarta make it easier than ever to visit this exciting destination.

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Museums, Festivals, and More Await Travelers to Wichita

A 44-foot-tall steel sculpture stands in downtown Wichita where the two rivers – Big and Little Arkansas join. The sculpture is called the Keeper of the Plains and it is a Wichita icon.

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Growing a Business at PHX, Meet Ricardo De Leon

Ricardo De Leon is no stranger to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; in fact, he’s been doing business at the airport for nearly two decades.

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PHX Wi-Fi Among the Best

Phoenix Sky Harbor has ranked number four amongst the top airports with median download and mobile speeds greater than 150 mbps.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Makes Top Terminals for Tots List

Motherhood released their 2024 Top Terminals for Tots: The Best Airports in the U.S. for Kids list.

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WNBA All-Star Game Lands in Phoenix

The 2024 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, featuring a matchup between the WNBA All-Stars and the USA Basketball Women’s National Team took place on Saturday, July 20 in downtown Phoenix.

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On the FLY Award

The Lost and Found Office offers a frequently used service at America’s Friendliest Airport®, so when a customer leaves happy, it’s cause for celebration.

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PHX Graduates Youth Aviation Academy

On July 18, a graduation ceremony took place at Fire Station 19 for Youth Aviation Academy participants.

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PHX Job Fairs Heat Up

After a record-setting July Job Fair at Phoenix Sky Harbor with more than 460 people in attendance, August came in as a close second with 440 attendees.

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PHX Celebrates National Coloring Book Day

Friday August 2 was National Coloring Book Day and America’s Friendliest Airport® made sure to provide many activities for passengers to celebrate.

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Phoenix Airport Museum Welcomes New Museum Exhibition

Explore the beauty and allure of the American West through the new Phoenix Airport Museum exhibition, Geology of Geometry.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Parking Rates to Increase

Phoenix Sky Harbor plans to increase parking rates at the airport beginning October 1, 2024.

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Be Travel Ready by May 7, 2025

Starting May 7, 2025, passengers wishing to board domestic flights must be REAL ID compliant.

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Have You Heard? Smart Windows in Terminal 4

The windows at our Eighth Concourse in Terminal 4 are keeping passengers cool and comfortable with technology designed to block out external heat and improve energy efficiency.

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Birdwatcher’s Report

One picture, three methods of transportation!

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