Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has announced American Airlines as the primary airline carrier for its future West Terminal, reinforcing American’s nearly century-long commitment to Phoenix.
The future West Terminal is part of Phoenix Sky Harbor Destination PHX 2050. “Phoenix is a critical part of American’s network, and we’re excited to continue to invest in the airport and this region’s future,” said American Airlines CEO Robert Isom.
“American is Phoenix’s largest airline, carrying more than 20 million customers through Sky Harbor annually and employing 8,000 team members across Arizona, and we are proud to partner with the City of Phoenix and Sky Harbor on a vision that will support continued growth, create jobs, strengthen global connectivity and deliver an even better experience for our customers with much-needed new premium spaces.
“The future West Terminal will further connect Phoenix to destinations around the world, strongly positioning the city to lead the next generation of travel by driving economic opportunity, tourism and global business connections for the region.”
American Airlines accounts for approximately 40% of the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport traffic and serves more than 20 million customers annually. The airline operates more than 300 peak daily departures from PHX to more than 100 destinations, connecting Arizona and the broader Southwest to destinations across North America, Hawaii, Europe and beyond.
“Phoenix Sky Harbor is a powerful economic engine for our state, and it’s the gateway for business opportunity and tourism,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “The West Terminal is a game-changing investment in our economic future and will help us continue to welcome travellers with best-in-class service, set a new standard for the passenger experience and meet the needs of our growing community. I’m looking forward to working with American Airlines as our anchor tenant in this exciting endeavor.”
PHX Aviation Director Chad Makovsky commented: “After completing months of careful analysis, the Aviation Department selected American Airlines as the anchor tenant for this new West Terminal. We look forward to working with American and all airlines at Sky Harbor to ensure we deliver thoughtful, affordable and operationally efficient facilities that continue to elevate the passenger experience while ensuring we are well prepared to meet the region’s future air travel demands.”
