It’s time to start planning holiday travel and for travelers flying someplace this Thanksgiving, here are some handy tips for navigating America’s Friendliest Airport^®.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year – not just in the skies but on roads around the airport. This can make even picking up or dropping off family and friends potentially stressful. Here are some easy tips to avoid the congestion on airport roadways and outside terminals.

• Take advantage of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train^® Station. The 44th Street PHX Sky Train^® Station is centrally located on the southwest corner of 44th and Washington streets, and can easily be reached from highways, major streets and Valley Metro Rail.
• Use the Cell Phone Lots. The lots are east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage and at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train^® Station and they ease congestion as people can see real time information about flight arrivals to make avoiding the traffic and finding your arriving passengers easier.

Here are some additional travel tips for travelers:

• Confirm flight status with your airline before heading to the airport, then give yourself plenty of time. Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departs if you are flying domestically, three hours if you are flying internationally.
• Drivers should watch freeway signs for airport traffic updates and recommended alternate routes, and they should watch their speed and keep an eye out for officers directing traffic once at Sky Harbor. Expect busy roadways.
• If you plan to park at the airport, take advantage of Sky Harbor Discount Parking by going to skyharbor.com/parkphx to book online and prepay for lower rates. Also available is Valet Parking at skyharbor.com/valet.
• Once you’re checked in, indulge yourself with something from our shops and restaurants. Sky Harbor is known for its excellent variety of eateries and retail options. Visit skyharbor.com/maps to find out what is close to your gate or look on our Interactive Directories for directions.

For more information, visit skyharbor.com.