July 2022

Birdwatcher’s Report

New Flights and an Airline Relocation

Advanced Air Relocates to Terminal 3

On Monday, July 11, Advanced Air relocated their operations to Terminal 3. The southern California regional airline began flying to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor in January 2019, originally operating out of Terminal 2. Advanced Air temporarily moved to Fixed Base Operator Jackson Jet Center during construction and is now at Terminal 3 to help provide a more streamlined experience for connecting passengers. Advanced Air serves travelers from Silver City New Mexico and Hawthorne, California. In August, new service to Gallup, New Mexico, will be added. This will be the first service between Phoenix and Gallup in 12 years.

Sky Harbor Job Fairs Continue

Deer Valley Airport is At Your Service with a New Exhibition

Arizona’s clear skies continue to attract private flyers to the Valley of the Sun as they have been doing so for decades. From recreational flying to corporate aircraft, General Aviation typically includes everything other than commercial airlines. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport is often one of the busiest general aviation facilities in the country and in 2020 was the fifth busiest airport in the world based on landings and takeoffs.

Dementia Friendly Program Wins Spirit of Service Award

On Thursday, July 14, the Arizona Office of Tourism hosted the 2022 Governor’s Tourism Awards Gala recognizing the outstanding marketers, innovators and ambassadors of the Arizona tourism industry.

REAL ID Deadline Nears

Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are expected to have their identification updated to a REAL ID by May 3, 2023, and with that deadline about 300 days away, it is important to submit the correct documents to acquire the REAL ID.

New Service Supports Sky Harbor Customers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has added a new service to support customers who are blind or have low vision as they travel. This new service, called Aira, provides guidance through a mobile app to assist passengers with a variety of needs, including moving through crowds, avoiding obstacles, finding gates, using self-service kiosks and navigating through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.

Dog Days of Summer

Extensive Planning Underway for Next Year’s Big Game

Arizona will once again play host to the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. And, while that may seem like a long way away, planning is already ramping up, and the Big Game and corresponding events will be here before we know it.