Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport If you haven’t heard of Taxiway Uniform yet, you soon will. Also known as Taxiway U, this major capital improvement project is one of many called for in the airport’s 20-year plan, and the beginning stages of construction have started. The seeds for this project were sown in Phoenix Sky…
Tag: News From The Sky
September 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Opportunities to Grow Your Career or Business at Phoenix Airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is not only a vital part of the State’s economy, but it’s an award-winning airport to work for and do business. Phoenix Sky Harbor, America’s Friendliest Airport®, recently received the Airport of the Year Award from the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) at the 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity…
August 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Arizona’s Largest Economic Engine Brings Unparalleled Value
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Airports are not only gateways to new destinations and exploration, but they are also significant contributors to the local communities. A new economic impact study conducted by Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business states that the Phoenix Airport system had a total economic impact of $44.3 billion, up…
July 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Recognizes Leadership Through Sustainability
Future friendly America’s Friendliest Airport® recently launched the Green Business Partner Program, showcasing and recognizing airport businesses and partners that incorporate sustainability into their daily operations. Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Paradies Lagardère, and Southwest Airlines were among the first businesses to be certified and recognized for their achievements in environmental and social stewardship. These airport…
Features, June 2024
News from the Sky: The Volunteers of Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is known for being America’s Friendliest Airport® in large part because of the more than 360 volunteer Navigators that help direct and answer passenger questions throughout the airport. Since the Navigator program started in 2000, a dedicated group of professionals has helped ensure visitors to Phoenix Sky Harbor get a…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
News from the Sky: Be Travel Ready at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Spring is a busy travel season at America’s Friendliest Airport.® One of the best ways to avoid congestion at the airport, if you’re picking up and dropping off, is to take advantage of the PHX Sky Train® stations. Both stations at 44th Street and 24th Street offer passenger pick-up and drop-off curbs with significantly less…
February 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Soaring as a Pillar of the Community
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the front door to Arizona with an average of more than 130,000 travelers coming through the airport on any given day. In addition to serving passengers near and far who travel through America’s Friendliest Airport®, Phoenix Sky Harbor takes pride in being a pillar for the community in the…
Features, August 2023
News from the Sky: Airport Museum—35 Years and Counting
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport For 35 years the Phoenix Airport Museum has been filling Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with art. The museum is located throughout the entire airport system. Visitors to the airport can view art inside, outside, above, and below. Artist-designed floors, ceilings, and murals, as well as themed exhibitions and an…
Features, July 2023
News from the Sky: PHX Sky Harbor Hosts Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport To help plan a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable trip for passengers with dementia and their caregivers, the Customer Service team at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will host a special, two-hour workshop in July. Specifically, a Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 from 10 a.m.…
Features, August 2022
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Debuts New Concourse
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Visitors to the new Terminal 4 Eighth Concourse will be charmed with spectacular views, an array of national and local businesses, and state-of-the art technology, like windows with electrochromic glazing that automatically adjust tint levels based on the sun’s location. The new concourse at Terminal 4 is a $310 million,…