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October 2023

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PHX’s Success = Arizona’s Success

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona. But what does that mean? The airport provides significant opportunities for those in the state. To put it simply, a successful and thriving Phoenix Sky Harbor drives a booming Arizona.

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Remembering an Industry Icon

It is with great sadness that we share that Carl Newman passed away earlier this month. Carl Newman was well-known in Phoenix and in the airport industry.

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Parking Reservation for Holiday Travel Season Already in Full Swing

The holidays will be here before we know it and now is the time to start making your parking plans if you are traveling for the Thanksgiving or December holidays.

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Canadian Destinations Abound this Fall

Lynx Air celebrated their new Toronto service with an inaugural flight celebration on Oct. 12. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined Lynx’s new CEO Jim Sullivan for the route launch marking the continued US expansion. This is the airline’s second Canadian destination from Phoenix. They began service to Calgary in February. The new flights between Phoenix and Toronto will operate three times a week. Learn more about Lynx Air at FlyLynx.com.

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Takeoff to Toronto

Canada is a country that as a travel destination features something for everyone. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers nonstop flights to destinations across Canada. And, as of October 12, Phoenicians have another flight option – Lynx’s new nonstop flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The flight will operate three times a week. This is in addition to Air Canada’s and WestJet’s service to Toronto.

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Condor Wraps Up Successful PHX Season, Prepares for Brand New Aircraft to Fly PHX Next Season

Condor Airlines, in September, wrapped up a very successful season that started in May with nonstop flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt, Germany. The service was three times weekly, up from twice weekly in 2022.

International service at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has increased year over year as well as compared to pre-pandemic. In fact, there have been 12.9% more international arrivals from January to September of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2019.

Starting in May 2024, Condor will be serving Phoenix to Frankfurt with a brand-new look and aircraft.

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Bobbie Flay Just Opened A Handcrafted Burger Restaurant in Phoenix and It’s A Must-Try

We shared with you last month the great new eateries and shops inside Terminal 4’s new Eighth Concourse. Five new restaurants and two new shops opened.

Check out this review from MSN and see the excitement when Bobby Flay himself stopped by the airport to serve up burgers.

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Wings for Autism® Shares Successful Air Experience Rehearsal with Families

Even the most seasoned traveler can be overwhelmed as Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continues to have a record-breaking year in passenger numbers.

Now imagine being surrounded with the loud noises and constant movement of an airport terminal while traveling with a child with autism.

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Tis the Season of Giving at PHX; 12 Days of Gratitude Returns

With holiday music and decorations already out in most stores, the festive holiday season is not far away … especially when making travel plans.

America’s Friendliest Airport® is already making plans too. The 12 Days of Gratitude guest appreciation initiative that debuted last year will be back.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor to Simulate an Emergency

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will hold its 2023 Triennial Exercise during the evening on Wednesday, October 25.

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Pawsitive Spotlight: Tipper and the Jersey Girl

Vicki Broman calls herself a pure-bred New Jersey girl, but after living in Arizona for over 35 years, she is an honorary Arizonan, too. Vicki and her three-year-old pure-bred Irish Wolfhound, Tipper, belong to the Desert Irish Wolfhound Association, and they’re one of our newest Navigator Buddy teams. They’re no strangers to Phoenix Sky Harbor, though. When Vicki was training Tipper to become a certified therapy animal, they did a lot of that training here at PHX. When a friend told them about our Navigator Buddy program, they jumped on the opportunity to join!

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Out of this World Exhibition “Lands” at Phoenix Sky Harbor

A NASA space mission to a small, metallic ‘world’ captured the imagination of university students around the country. The mission’s destination, Psyche, is an asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter that may offer a unique window into Earth’s core.

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Not To Miss Activities in Asheville

Nature, craft beer, live music, and more await you in one of the newest destinations you can visit from America’s Friendliest Airport®. In May, Allegiant launched nonstop service to Asheville, North Carolina. The flights operate on Mondays and Fridays

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Childcare Center Plans Arrive at PHX

Finding childcare is one of the biggest challenges working parents face and that is why Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport launched an Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program last year. This added benefit for workers in the aviation industry helps provide safe, quality, and affordable childcare so that airport workers are able to return to work as the aviation industry sees traveling surpass pre-pandemic numbers.

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Come Land with Us and Work for the Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hosts monthly job fairs to help prospective employees get hired at PHX. The success of the job fairs has resulted in the monthly job fairs being extended into 2024.

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Share Your Feel-Good Stories

As America’s Friendliest Airport®, we love our employees. And, we want to thank them for the great work they do. Have you experienced exceptional customer service? Tell us so we can recognize that employee.

Email us details and be sure to check our social media sites every Friday when we feature one of our outstanding employees who has received an On-the-FLY Award.

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Birdwatcher’s Report

You are not seeing double, there are two 777s on hand to take the team and family and friends of the Arizona Cardinals to California for their matchup with the LA Rams.

Photo courtesy Jeff Wainscott, International and Terminal Operations Manager.

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