Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has seen its passenger growth soften in the early part of 2025, following a record-breaking year in 2024. January's numbers show a modest 1.5% increase, as reported by the Phoenix Aviation Department, with 3,996,917 total passengers, marginally up from 3.94 million last January. This data contrasts Sky Harbor's 7.5% jump to 52.3 million passengers throughout 2024, as noted by ABC15.
Amid special events and enhancements, the airport welcomed several new airlines and expanded international service. With the arrival of Air France and Porter Airlines in 2024, travelers enjoyed additional routes to Paris and Toronto. American Airlines launched new routes to Tijuana and expanded service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, while Baired by the pandemic, Flair Airlines initiated flights to Canadian cities. March will see AeroMexico launching nonstop flights to Mexico City, as InBusiness Phoenix detailed.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego spoke proudly of the accomplishments, saying, "The airport continues to set the bar for record accomplishments," and highlighting the airport's 90th anniversary since its purchase by the City of Phoenix, as per InBusiness Phoenix. She anticipated continued growth and developments, a sentiment echoed by Phoenix Sky Harbor's groundbreaking passenger record in 2024 – the first time to exceed the 50 million mark – powered by new concessions, art exhibitions, and the airport's recognition of sustainability efforts through a Green Business Partner Program.
