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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sees Busiest Year Ever

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sees Busiest Year Ever

PHOENIX – 2023 was a monumental year for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with a record-breaking day, national and international honors, and new innovations. The year-end passenger numbers for America’s Friendliest Airport® show that PHX has reached a new passenger milestone, and 2023 is the busiest year ever in its history.

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Air France to Begin Phoenix-Paris Flight

Air France to Begin Phoenix-Paris Flight

PHOENIX – Air France has announced the start of new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France. This marks the first time there will be nonstop service between Phoenix and France. Service on the Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner aircraft will begin May 23, 2024, and will operate three days per week for the summer season (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Flights will leave Paris at 10:10 a.m., arriving in Phoenix at 12:10 p.m. then depart Phoenix at 2:10 p.m., arriving in Paris the next day at 9:15 a.m.

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Award-Winning Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop Returns

Award-Winning Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop Returns

PHOENIX – Arizona’s busy travel season is well underway. However, thinking about travel or planning a future getaway can be overwhelming for an estimated seven million people in the United States experiencing dementia. With the new year, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) proudly announces the return of our award-winning Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop.

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A Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport®

A Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport®

PHOENIX – Throughout America’s Friendliest Airport,® the signs of the holiday season are emerging as the festive decorations adorn the terminals. The spirit of the season is also in full swing as Airport staff is hard at work getting the airport ready for the second annual 12 Days of Gratitude customer appreciation event.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Claims Top Honors

Phoenix Sky Harbor Claims Top Honors

PHOENIX – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was once again named the top airport in the nation among large airports by the Wall Street Journal. Fewest flight cancellations, taxi out time, and rideshare fees were among PHX’s top scores in the Wall Street Journal’s annual Airports Ranking study. This is the second time that Phoenix Sky Harbor has received this prestigious ranking. The Airport was previously ranked number 1 in 2019.

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Don’t Let Holiday Travel Gobble Up Your Patience

Don’t Let Holiday Travel Gobble Up Your Patience

PHOENIX - ‘Tis the season for travel. With the fast-approaching Thanksgiving holiday, it’s time to start planning now. America’s Friendliest Airport® is offering the following tips to ensure that holiday travel doesn’t gobble up your patience.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Launches Green Curb Program

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Launches Green Curb Program

PHOENIX – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Eighth Concourse at Terminal 4 recently celebrated the opening of an assortment of new restaurants from Bobby’s Burgers to Pedal Haus Brewery and more. But America’s Friendliest Airport® isn’t done. Yesterday, Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for the second phase of new concessions on the Airport’s new concourse.

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