Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport highlights staff recognition and community support efforts

Chad R. Makovsky, A.A.E., IACE Aviation Director
Chad R. Makovsky, A.A.E., IACE Aviation Director - Official Website
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport highlighted several initiatives and updates through its official social media account on March 24, 2026. The airport addressed community support for federal employees, celebrated Women’s History Month by spotlighting staff, and promoted a specialty cocktail available at the facility.

On March 24, 2026, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport posted: “PHX thanks everyone who has donated to support federal, frontline employees working without pay. That includes major donations from multiple organizations and companies. See the list and information on how you can help in our press release: https://t.co/CNlPDLv2Es https://t.co/QtZBBFO8rQ”.

Later that day, the airport marked Women’s History Month with another post: “Women’s History Month is celebrated every March, and we want to shine a light on the women who work in the City’s Aviation Department. Gwendolyn S. is an Aviation Supervisor with a unique role at PHX.

Read more about some of the women in aviation at
https://t.co/ISdQzHp0WN. https://t.co/BLmfCkh7pG” (March 24, 2026).

In a third message posted later that evening for National Cocktail Day, the airport encouraged travelers to try a local beverage: “Sip & Soar at #PHX for #NationalCocktailDay Try the Phoenix Cocktail the next time you travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor, made with Milagro Tequila and local ingredients. It can be found in more than 15 locations throughout the airport. Learn more at https://t.co/cYnVGfCR2p https://t.co/1LajKRb2Y3” (March 24, 2026).

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has experienced recent growth and changes in leadership roles within its aviation department. In August 2022, Breeze Airways began operating flights from Terminal 3 to Charleston and Provo twice weekly (source). Around that same period, Roxann Favors was named Assistant Director and Chief Revenue Officer after nearly two decades of management experience within city government (source). Additionally, Jay DeWitt took on responsibilities as Assistant Director and Chief Development Officer overseeing several key divisions of the Aviation Department (source).



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