I'm sure that persistence paid off in this case. I'm also sure that someone working inside Sky Harbor took the watch. Finding out who/when will never happen, IMHO.

I reread the thread and noted the terminal in this case was terminal 2, and that's a real shocker. Of the three terminals at PHX (terminal 1 was torn down ages ago), 2 has always been the best (of a bad airport) for avoiding TSA problems.

My brother and I always throw those bright yellow Flyertalk tags on our carryons - maybe that's why we haven't been hassled as much lately? I think someone in that airport lurks on here and is afraid to see the pax/member rants about problems! Since PHX has free wifi in the terminals, if they hassle us we can get online and let everyone know in mere minutes... steal our laptops and netbooks and we'll just call out to someone online and ready to type. Steal our phones and we'll just use a calling card at a pay phone. Word WILL get out.

Hopefully I won't need to do this on Tuesday or next Tuesday, it's my turn to fly to PHX. Terminal 2, Flyertalk tag, say hello!

Put your Flyertalk tags on, people! (I think they're scared of us )