PHX Perspective

What do Amelia the Airplane, a performing chicken, candy samples and free newspapers have in common? They are all ways that PHX Sky Harbor, America’s Friendliest Airport®, is showing appreciation for its customers on Customer Appreciation Day to be held October 7.

Travelers visiting the Airport will find a wide-array of giveaways and events taking place ranging from free candy, postcards, newspapers, coffee samples and even special discounts at restaurants and shops. These events, taking place on a single day during national Customer Service Week, will also feature Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon personally greeting travelers and thanking them for flying PHX as well as Navigator volunteers and employees handing out “THX from PHX” stickers. And, watch for Sky Harbor mascot, Amelia the Airplane out and about in the terminals posing for pictures.

Here is a list of other promotions and discounts taking place on October 7:

Rental Car Center
A performing chicken will be outside Fresh Gourmet to Go from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The chicken will entertain travelers by performing songs from “Chicken Hits” as well as posing for pictures.

Terminal 2

• CNBC News – Candy giveaways.
• Indigenous - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• Ocotillo Sun Grab & Go – 10 percent discount.
• Paradise Bakery – Giant “cookie” will hand out cookie coupons. Free beverage with purchase specials.
• Phoenix Travelmart – Candy giveaways.
• PHX Express – Candy giveaways.
• Round Table Pizza – 10 percent discount (excluding beer and wine).
• The Phoenix - Free 16 oz. bottle of water with any purchase over $10.00.

Terminal 3

• Bijoux Terner – Free samples and treats.
• Desert Books – Candy giveaways.
• Desert Images – Candy giveaways.
• Earth Spirit - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• Incredibly Arizona – Free samples and treats.
• News Travels Fast (three locations) – free Arizona Republic newspaper while supplies last.
• Paradise Bakery – Giant “cookie” will hand out cookie coupons. Free beverage with purchase specials.
• PGA Tour – Candy giveaways.
• Shades of Time - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Starbucks – Beverage and pastry samples as well as taste tests of its new instant coffee VIA.
• Talking Hands - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.

Terminal 4

• AmAZing - Samples and giveaways including bottled water, Cheez-Its, Cerretta’s Candy, hot sauce, travel towel wipes and postcards.
• Arizona Highways - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Azcentral.com - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Bijoux Terner - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Brighton – Candy giveaways.
• Canyon News - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Caved In - Free 16 oz. bottle of water with any purchase over $10.00.
• CNBC News – Candy giveaways.
• Coldstone Creamery – Free 20 ounce fountain Pepsi product with any ice cream purchase.
• Desert News & Gifts – AZ Taffy Blowout Event– buy two get one free and sampling throughout the day.
• Drugs & More – Candy giveaways.
• Einstein’s Bagels – Free root beer with every sandwich purchase.
• Explore Arizona - From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. a special demo event with sampling from Kokopelli’s Kitchen will take place.
• Hudson News – 10 percent off any Godiva chocolate purchase.
• In Celebration of Golf - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Indigenous - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• InMotion Entertainment – Buy two accessories and receive 20 percent off. Offer not valid on headphones or sale items and cannot be combined with other offers.
• Earth Spirit - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• Ju-elry - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• Landmark News – Free Arizona Republic newspaper while supplies last.
• Mini-Express - Samples and giveaways including bottled water, Cheez-Its, Cerretta’s Candy, hot sauce, travel towel wipes and postcards.
• Mosaic - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• Oaxaca - $4.99 meal special which includes a choice of a red or green burro with rice and beans.
• Paradise Bakery – Giant “cookie” will hand out cookie coupons. Also free beverage with purchase specials.
• PGA Tour – Candy giveaways.
• Phoenix Express - Samples and giveaways including bottled water, Cheez-Its, Cerretta’s Candy, hot sauce, travel towel wipes and postcards.
• Pueblo Spirit - Customers will receive a free necklace or earring set (value of $10.00) with any purchase over $50.00.
• See’s Candies - Giveaways (no purchase necessary) that could include candy, souvenirs, totes, toys, beanies, etc.
• Starbucks – Beverage and pastry samples as well as taste tests of its new instant coffee VIA.
• The Phoenix - Free 16 ounce. bottle of water with any purchase over $10.00.
• Travelex Currency Exchange – Fees waived on all currency transactions October 7, at both locations.
• Travelstyle - Candy sampling and wrapped candy giveaway.
• Valley of the Sun – 10 percent off of any purchase of “Christmas in Arizona.” Also sample treats from Kitchen in Arizona will be offered.
• Wendy’s – Introducing a new premium sandwich called the Bacon Deluxe available in either a single, double, or triple. Travelers who purchase an upsized Bacon Deluxe Combo will receive a free Jr. Frosty (either vanilla or chocolate).

So if you’re planning on traveling through PHX Sky Harbor on October 7, don’t forget to take advantage of some of the ways that we are showing appreciation for our valued customers. And, keep your eyes out for a Roving Goodwill Ambassador who could be at various Delstar shops throughout the day to give out a surprise gift. Stores could include The Phoenix in Terminal 2, Shades of Time in Terminal 3, and Terminal 4 stores, including Arizona Highways, Azcentral.com, Bijoux Terner, Canyon News, Caved Inn, In Celebration of Golf, Pueblo Spirit, See’s Candies and The Phoenix.

“Customer service is second only to security at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport,” said Danny Murphy, Phoenix Aviation Director. “It is important for our customers to know that we appreciate their business.”