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How busy is Sky Harbor Airport? Here's a look at Thanksgiving holiday travel in Phoenix

Daniel Miller and son, Weston Miller, 8, pick up a bag from baggage claim as they return home from a Thanksgiving vacation Nov. 26, 2023, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Daniel Miller and son, Weston Miller, 8, pick up a bag from baggage claim as they return home from a Thanksgiving vacation Nov. 26, 2023, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Travelers get off the escalator near TSA at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Travelers get off the escalator near TSA at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Baggage claim is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Baggage claim is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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People wait at baggage claim at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
People wait at baggage claim at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Maggie VanDyke sits on a baggage carousel and looks at her phone as she waits to pick up her bags after returning to Phoenix from Dallas on Nov. 26, 2023, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Maggie VanDyke sits on a baggage carousel and looks at her phone as she waits to pick up her bags after returning to Phoenix from Dallas on Nov. 26, 2023, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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People move their luggage through the ticketing level of Terminal 4, the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
People move their luggage through the ticketing level of Terminal 4, the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Ticketing and Check-In at Terminal 4 is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Ticketing and Check-In at Terminal 4 is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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The Southwest check-in kiosks are crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
The Southwest check-in kiosks are crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Travelers take the escalator to the gates at Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Travelers take the escalator to the gates at Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is crowded with travelers the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Travelers exit the SkyTrain area at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Travelers exit the SkyTrain area at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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Travelers walk through the ticketing floor of Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Travelers walk through the ticketing floor of Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
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American Airlines passengers wait to check-in for their flights in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
American Airlines passengers wait to check-in for their flights in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Travelers wait for their luggage in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Travelers wait for their luggage in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Tyler De La Torre (right) says good bye to his girlfriend, Aderja Wiggins in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Wiggins was traveling to spend Thanksgiving with family.
Tyler De La Torre (right) says good bye to his girlfriend, Aderja Wiggins in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Wiggins was traveling to spend Thanksgiving with family.
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Vivian and Michael check-in for their flight to Illinois at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Vivian and Michael check-in for their flight to Illinois at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers take the escalator down to baggage claim in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Travelers take the escalator down to baggage claim in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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A traveler checks flights in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
A traveler checks flights in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Naino Shin and his dog, Sky, wait for a flight in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Shin was traveling to spend Thanksgiving with family.
Naino Shin and his dog, Sky, wait for a flight in Terminal 4 on Nov. 22, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Shin was traveling to spend Thanksgiving with family.
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Travelers wait to board the PHX Sky Train at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers wait to board the PHX Sky Train at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers wait to board the PHX Sky Train at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers wait to board the PHX Sky Train at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Picket signs lie on the ground outside Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Picket signs lie on the ground outside Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Alisha and Naomi keep busy at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Alisha and Naomi keep busy at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers collect their luggage upon arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers collect their luggage upon arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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A traveler checks in for her flight at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
A traveler checks in for her flight at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers walk toward their gates at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Airport workers strike outside Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Airport workers strike outside Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers check arrival and departure times at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers check arrival and departure times at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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A worker directs traffic outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
A worker directs traffic outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Travelers take escalators at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Travelers take escalators at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Gustavo Avila looks for his luggage upon arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Gustavo Avila looks for his luggage upon arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Ingurr Bates checks something on her iPad upon arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Ingurr Bates checks something on her iPad upon arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Rosy Avila skateboards while holding a sign as airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Rosy Avila skateboards while holding a sign as airport workers strike outside of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Amaka A. walks toward the PHX Sky Train at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
Amaka A. walks toward the PHX Sky Train at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Traffic at Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Traffic at Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Southwest Airlines passengers in Terminal 4 check-in for their flights Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Southwest Airlines passengers in Terminal 4 check-in for their flights Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Olivia Duncan (left) and her twin brother, Cillian Duncan, wait in Terminal 4 for their cousin to arrive Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Olivia Duncan (left) and her twin brother, Cillian Duncan, wait in Terminal 4 for their cousin to arrive Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Travelers check flights in Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Travelers check flights in Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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American Airlines ticket agents assist passengers in Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
American Airlines ticket agents assist passengers in Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Jacob Garcia naps in Terminal 4 while waiting for his ride to Yuma on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Jacob Garcia naps in Terminal 4 while waiting for his ride to Yuma on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Travelers arrive at Terminal 4 by the PHX Sky Train on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Travelers arrive at Terminal 4 by the PHX Sky Train on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Traffic at Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
Traffic at Terminal 4 on Nov. 20, 2023, at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
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Clouds fill the sky at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Clouds fill the sky at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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The calm before the storm at the American Airlines check-in lines at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
The calm before the storm at the American Airlines check-in lines at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers stand on escalators at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Travelers stand on escalators at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers walk towards security at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Travelers walk towards security at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers wait in line to check-in for their flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Travelers wait in line to check-in for their flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers walk towards the entrance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Travelers walk towards the entrance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers stand on escalators at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Travelers stand on escalators at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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A traveler enters Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
A traveler enters Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Travelers walk through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Travelers walk through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Vivian and Michael check-in for their flight to Illinois at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Vivian and Michael check-in for their flight to Illinois at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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A traveler checks in for his flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
A traveler checks in for his flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Irisday Mons and Amed Pupo wait for family to arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
Irisday Mons and Amed Pupo wait for family to arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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A worker walks in the rain at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
A worker walks in the rain at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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A worker walks in the rain at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
A worker walks in the rain at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Nov. 18, 2023.
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