PHOENIX — Phoenix Sky Harbor has released its plan and travel tips ahead of the summer travel season.
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The airport said the summer travel season unofficially starts with Memorial Day weekend. They are expecting busy vacation travel periods with summer break and holidays.
Phoenix Sky Harbor is expecting increased business due to the international soccer tournament this summer, as fans will use the airport to catch their favorite teams around North America, officials said.
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Here are a few tips to help with your travel:
Reserve parking ahead of time
- If you’re planning on parking at the airport, check parking availability and reserve your spot in advance at skyharbor.com/parking.
- Arrive early to give yourself enough time to enter the parking facilities and find a space, even with a reservation.
Arrive early and check the TSA Security Checkpoint wait times
- Check your flight status before leaving home.
- Arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights.
- Check the TSA Security Checkpoint wait times for both terminals on skyharbor.com, as well as on flight information screens in the terminals.
Be REAL ID Ready
- The TSA is enforcing REAL ID-compliant licenses, state IDs or other acceptable forms of identification.
- Be sure to allow extra time at the checkpoint for verification.
- TSA has introduced a $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID. Learn more from the TSA.
Use PHX RESERVE to reserve a spot in line
- You can reserve a spot in line at security up to six days in advance using PHX RESERVE at skyharbor.com/phxreserve. It’s free.
Use PHX Sky Train Stations and Cell Phone Waiting Lots
- Use the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station on the east side of the airport and the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station on the west end to avoid terminal curb congestion and roadway traffic. They’re both reachable from highways and major streets, plus Valley Metro Rail is accessible at 44th Street.
- Visit the PHX Sky Train® webpage for more.
- If you are driving into the airport to pick up, use one of their three Cell Phone Waiting Lots.
Drop off your gear with Early Bag Check
- This strategy allows you to drop your checked bags at the Rental Car Center and East Economy Parking before boarding the PHX Sky Train® to the terminals.
- Visit the Early Bag Check webpage to see which domestic airlines are participating. There are no additional fees, but regular airline baggage fees still apply.
Get a Compassion Cacti lanyard
- Travelers with special needs and caregivers may request a Compassion Cacti™ lanyard. This green lanyard signals to airport staff that the traveler may need additional time or assistance.
- Passengers can also schedule a Navigator Guide to assist throughout the travel process for extra support.
- See more information online about the Compassion Cacti™ lanyard and the airport’s Compassion Corner.
Ask Amelia, PHX Sky Harbor’s digital assistant AI tool
- Ask the airport’s new digital assistant AI tool, Amelia, to get quick answers to common airport-related questions about amenities, services, shops, parking and more.
- Amelia is available on the skyharbor.com homepage at any time for both desktop and mobile users.
Find the airport’s “Navigators” in purple
- Navigator volunteer all-stars can be found in their purple vests throughout the airport.
- They help provide directions, information and assistance for all passengers.
Stay connected with Sky Harbor
- Follow Phoenix Sky Harbor on X @PHXSkyHarbor for real-time updates on airport conditions, roadway alerts and other important information.
- You can also message them directly through Facebook and Instagram.
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