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Quick Links
PHX Links
Official Website of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
PHX Sky Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions pages(Dining, shops, parking, art, museum)
Link to archived posts 2009-2013.This is to give travelers an idea how to navigate through PHX (locals call it "Sky Harbor").
NOTE: There are an increasing number of flights arriving at Phoenix/Mesa Gateway airport (the former Williams Air Force Base). This is NOT PHX/Sky Harbor. Typically Allegiant and charter flights will arrive/depart from Gateway. Official Website of Phoenix-Mesa/Gateway Airport.
PHX Terminal 4 - AA uses the four concourses shown as "A" and "B"
The terminal map website is PHX T4 Map It includes terminal maps plus shops and restaurants by terminal.
AA in PHX
AA operates flights out of Terminal 4 (also called the Barry Goldwater Terminal), concourses A and B (basically the North side of T4). There are four concourses on the north side of terminal 4. The west two are the A concourses, and the east two are the B concourses. They are served by the A and B security checkpoints respectively.
The A and B concourses are divided into low and high, based on the gate numbers. The low A and B gates are directly across from the the security checkpoints. The high A and B require a trip down a walkway.
General Rules for Gates
Check-in
At PHX, you must be checked in:
Security
Security wait times can vary widely both by time/day and by concourse. Generally, wait times seem to be longer at the B gates, but that is my personal experience.
AA has priority lines at both of the A and B security checkpoints in T4. Some days, it could be a wash or even longer, while others it can save a considerable amount of time. Personally, as a AA elite, I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes.
If non-elite, waits vary considerably. Ig is possible to wait for 45+ minutes.
Connection Times
Domestic Connections
Connecting flight info monitors can be found at the start of each concourse, except for the High B concourse, then also at the following locations -
High A concourse: in front of gates A19, A23 & A24;
Low A concourse: in front of gates A3, A5, above the payphones between A8 & A10;
Low B concourse: in front of gates B3, B5, B10;
High B concourse: across from the Cinnabon, in front of gates B19 & B21.
It takes an average of 5 minutes to walk the length of a concourse, ie: from Gate A17 down to Gate A30, etc. If you are going from one concourse to another it takes 5 minutes if you just sit on the moving sidewalks and let the machine haul you (sometimes out for repair). So to get from Gate A30 to: Gate A13 would take about 15 min; to Gate B13 - 20 min and to Gate B28 - 30 min. Walking on the moving sidewalks will cut the time down by about 40%. Just remember - when on the moving sidewalks, in the USA we stand on the right, walk on the left and if you look down on the start platform of each one you will see images reminding you that NO strollers, wheelchairs or baggage trollies are allowed on the moving sidewalks.
Passenger Assistance Counters can be found next to Gates A19, A4, B4 and B19.
Baggage Storage
"Unfortunately, due to federal security restrictions imposed by the Transportation Security Administration, we do not offer any storage at the airport. We recommend that you check with the airline you are flying to see how early you can check in your luggage or other items.”
Transportation
Parking
PHX-Sky Harbor Airport operates long-term parking (East and West economy lots) as well as in-terminal parking. More info here
However, it is becoming more common to use off-airport parking. There are several companies including (but not limited to): PreFlight, FastTrack, and Parking Spot. Discounts abound, and it can be less for covered parking off-airport than non-covered in an economy lot.
Rental Cars
PHX Airport Rental Cars
There is a single airport rental car center located about 3 miles West of the airport. A single shuttle makes rounds from the terminals to the center.
Note: you may save some money (could be rather significant) if you rent from an off-airport location. With the Phoenix light rail, it may be possible to take the rail and/or have them pick you up. Alternatively, some hotels (especially resorts) have a car rental desk on-site.
Taxi
Taxi – a minimum $15 to leave the airport (others, help me out).
Public Transportation
Bus & Light Rail information and Schedules
PHX Sky Train connects the terminals, economy parking, the rental car center, and the light rail.
Food, Drinks & Lounges
Where to Eat
Inside Security
Low A Concourse has Modern Burger, Olive & Ivy and Panda Express; table service is at Blanco Tacos & Tequila.
High A Concourse has Delux, Humble Pie Pizza and Pei Wei; table service is at Four Peaks Brewery.
Low B Concourse has Burger King, Carvel, Pizza Hut, Quizzno's, and Starbucks; table service at The Roadhouse 66.
High B Concourse has Cinabonn, Kokopelli Deli, TCBY, Pretzel Yetzel, Pizza Hut; table service at the Home Turf. Outside Security If one has sufficient time between connecting flights or before a flight, the food selection, variety and quality is far superior outside of security than inside it. The area outside of security at gate level has undergone major renovations over the past few years.
Coffee
There is one Starbucks in PHX AA Terminal area, in High B. Peets is just off of the moving walkway as you approach the High A side.
Any other recommendations?
Lounges
Admirals Club
There are three lounges in PHX, one each in the low A and low B, and one in the high A area. Unless you have a flight from nearby, I would recommend NOT using the High A lounge; it is small and can get extremely crowded. From personal experience, the B lounge is generally not as busy as the others. (Note: check the LOUNGE DASHBOARD for information about lounge closures for refurbishment.)
Other Lounges
The Centurion Lounge is located across from Gate B21 and open 9AM to 7PM. Must be an American Express Platinum card holder to enter.
The Escape Lounge is also located across from Gate B21 and is open 8AM to 8PM. American Express Platinum card holders get free access, $40/day fee prebooked, $45/day walk-up fee.
Shower Facilities
"We do have very limited shower facilities. In Terminal 4 on the east end of Level 1 (baggage claim), the ladies and men's restrooms each have one shower stall. There is no fee for the use of these stalls. These are the only public showers in the Airport. All of our family restrooms have showers, but they are not intended for use by the general public. They are for people with special needs or passengers who are traveling with small children who have an unexpected need for shower facilities."
The "family restroom" with shower in T4 is located next to the men's room across from Gate A17; as mentioned, this restroom is not intended for general public use other than as noted.
Miscellaneous
Services
Other Airlines/Changing Terminals
Southwest, British Airways, AeroMexico all share T4 with American Airlines. It can be challenging getting from a high A gate to the new WN D gates behind security; there is a bridge from the high B area that connects with C (Southwest's area).
Other airlines/terminals:
Terminal 2: United (with a United Club) and others are in the 'old' terminal (there is no longer a T1).
T2 info
Terminal 3: T3 info
Getting between the terminals can be a chore. You must first exit security, then take the Sky Train between Terminals 3 and 4. There is a walkway between Terminals 2 and 3. Just follow the signs.
Wireless Internet
"Free Wi-Fi is provided in all terminals on both sides of security, in retail and restaurant areas and near the gates. Laptops or other devices configured to operate in a wireless mode will automatically connect to the Internet when powered up near the shops and gates."
Layover Q&A
Do I have time to go into town?If your layover is more than three hours (and I’m sure this is debatable), you may have time for a quick trip into the city.What to do in town? How do I get there?
Quick Links
PHX Links
Official Website of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
PHX Sky Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions pages(Dining, shops, parking, art, museum)
Link to archived posts 2009-2013.This is to give travelers an idea how to navigate through PHX (locals call it "Sky Harbor").
NOTE: There are an increasing number of flights arriving at Phoenix/Mesa Gateway airport (the former Williams Air Force Base). This is NOT PHX/Sky Harbor. Typically Allegiant and charter flights will arrive/depart from Gateway. Official Website of Phoenix-Mesa/Gateway Airport.
PHX Terminal 4 - AA uses the four concourses shown as "A" and "B"The terminal map website is PHX T4 Map It includes terminal maps plus shops and restaurants by terminal.
AA in PHX
AA operates flights out of Terminal 4 (also called the Barry Goldwater Terminal), concourses A and B (basically the North side of T4). There are four concourses on the north side of terminal 4. The west two are the A concourses, and the east two are the B concourses. They are served by the A and B security checkpoints respectively.
The A and B concourses are divided into low and high, based on the gate numbers. The low A and B gates are directly across from the the security checkpoints. The high A and B require a trip down a walkway.
- Low A: Gates A1-A14
- High A: Gates A15-A30
- Low B: Gates B1-B14
- High B: Gates B15-B28
General Rules for Gates
- International flights (from Mexico and SJD) will arrive in the High B's area, as do other carrier international flights (BA from LHR) and depart ~B25
- While international flights (from other than YVR/YYC/YEG/YYZ) park at the high B gates, pax will pass through customs underneath the concourse and must exit outside the B security checkpoint and re-clear security for further flights.
- Flights from Mexico and Costa Rica will arrive at gates B23-B28 (Gate B22 is about to become an international arrival gate as well) and go down two levels to go through customs, et al, and will deposit outside security checkpoint B. Giving yourself an average of 45 min just to get from off the plane to the checkpoint is a good estimate. If your flight arrived at the same time as British Airways add another 30 min to that estimate.
- Eagle operated flights will depart only from Gates B1, B3, B5, B7, B9, B15, B16, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B22, and sometimes B24.
- Early and late night flights (first bank in the AM and red eyes to PHL, CLT, JFK, BOS, etc), usually leave from the low A concourse, gates 1-14 (more likely the end of that 10-14)
- Note some gates are close to each other and announcements can be confusing due to their proximity.
Check-in
At PHX, you must be checked in:
- At least 45 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights within the United States
- At least 60 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights to airports outside of the United States
- AA Executive Platinum / oneworld Emeralds Elites can use the First Class check-in, located towards the middle of the check-in level (note: it is sometimes faster to use the non-elite kiosk area)
- Non-elites have options of the main full-service ticketing line, or using one of the many kiosks towards the West end of the ticketing level (under the A concourse)
- If you've done online check-in, there is a desk on the right side of the kiosks that can do bags only (however, I've found it sometimes easier to just use a regular kiosk)
- International travel has its own check-in, toward the East side of the check-in level, marked by balloons
- Group travel also has its own marked check-in at the far East side of the check-in level
- There are also kiosks by every security check point (very convenient for checked baggage free travelers)
Security
Security wait times can vary widely both by time/day and by concourse. Generally, wait times seem to be longer at the B gates, but that is my personal experience.
AA has priority lines at both of the A and B security checkpoints in T4. Some days, it could be a wash or even longer, while others it can save a considerable amount of time. Personally, as a AA elite, I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes.
If non-elite, waits vary considerably. Ig is possible to wait for 45+ minutes.
Connection Times
Domestic Connections
- MCT Domestic AA to AA is 0:25, AAdomestic to AA or AY is 0:25. A reasonable 45 minute scheduled connection time should be sufficient for domestic connections (ie: SFO-PHX-BOS or ORD-PHX-MRY)
- STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
OFFLINE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
** OR * ARE ALL
AA-AA ID 1.30 FLT 6100 - 6779 - FLT 1 - 6099
AA-AA ID .25 CANADA - ALL
AA-AA ID 1.00
AA-** ID 2.30
Connecting flight info monitors can be found at the start of each concourse, except for the High B concourse, then also at the following locations -
High A concourse: in front of gates A19, A23 & A24;
Low A concourse: in front of gates A3, A5, above the payphones between A8 & A10;
Low B concourse: in front of gates B3, B5, B10;
High B concourse: across from the Cinnabon, in front of gates B19 & B21.
It takes an average of 5 minutes to walk the length of a concourse, ie: from Gate A17 down to Gate A30, etc. If you are going from one concourse to another it takes 5 minutes if you just sit on the moving sidewalks and let the machine haul you (sometimes out for repair). So to get from Gate A30 to: Gate A13 would take about 15 min; to Gate B13 - 20 min and to Gate B28 - 30 min. Walking on the moving sidewalks will cut the time down by about 40%. Just remember - when on the moving sidewalks, in the USA we stand on the right, walk on the left and if you look down on the start platform of each one you will see images reminding you that NO strollers, wheelchairs or baggage trollies are allowed on the moving sidewalks.
Passenger Assistance Counters can be found next to Gates A19, A4, B4 and B19.
Baggage Storage
"Unfortunately, due to federal security restrictions imposed by the Transportation Security Administration, we do not offer any storage at the airport. We recommend that you check with the airline you are flying to see how early you can check in your luggage or other items.”
Transportation
Parking
PHX-Sky Harbor Airport operates long-term parking (East and West economy lots) as well as in-terminal parking. More info here
However, it is becoming more common to use off-airport parking. There are several companies including (but not limited to): PreFlight, FastTrack, and Parking Spot. Discounts abound, and it can be less for covered parking off-airport than non-covered in an economy lot.
Rental Cars
PHX Airport Rental Cars
There is a single airport rental car center located about 3 miles West of the airport. A single shuttle makes rounds from the terminals to the center.
Note: you may save some money (could be rather significant) if you rent from an off-airport location. With the Phoenix light rail, it may be possible to take the rail and/or have them pick you up. Alternatively, some hotels (especially resorts) have a car rental desk on-site.
Taxi
Taxi – a minimum $15 to leave the airport (others, help me out).
Public Transportation
Bus & Light Rail information and Schedules
PHX Sky Train connects the terminals, economy parking, the rental car center, and the light rail.
Food, Drinks & Lounges
Where to Eat
Inside Security
Low A Concourse has Modern Burger, Olive & Ivy and Panda Express; table service is at Blanco Tacos & Tequila.
High A Concourse has Delux, Humble Pie Pizza and Pei Wei; table service is at Four Peaks Brewery.
Low B Concourse has Burger King, Carvel, Pizza Hut, Quizzno's, and Starbucks; table service at The Roadhouse 66.
High B Concourse has Cinabonn, Kokopelli Deli, TCBY, Pretzel Yetzel, Pizza Hut; table service at the Home Turf. Outside Security If one has sufficient time between connecting flights or before a flight, the food selection, variety and quality is far superior outside of security than inside it. The area outside of security at gate level has undergone major renovations over the past few years.
Coffee
There is one Starbucks in PHX AA Terminal area, in High B. Peets is just off of the moving walkway as you approach the High A side.
Any other recommendations?
Lounges
Admirals Club
There are three lounges in PHX, one each in the low A and low B, and one in the high A area. Unless you have a flight from nearby, I would recommend NOT using the High A lounge; it is small and can get extremely crowded. From personal experience, the B lounge is generally not as busy as the others. (Note: check the LOUNGE DASHBOARD for information about lounge closures for refurbishment.)
Other Lounges
The Centurion Lounge is located across from Gate B21 and open 9AM to 7PM. Must be an American Express Platinum card holder to enter.
The Escape Lounge is also located across from Gate B21 and is open 8AM to 8PM. American Express Platinum card holders get free access, $40/day fee prebooked, $45/day walk-up fee.
Shower Facilities
"We do have very limited shower facilities. In Terminal 4 on the east end of Level 1 (baggage claim), the ladies and men's restrooms each have one shower stall. There is no fee for the use of these stalls. These are the only public showers in the Airport. All of our family restrooms have showers, but they are not intended for use by the general public. They are for people with special needs or passengers who are traveling with small children who have an unexpected need for shower facilities."
The "family restroom" with shower in T4 is located next to the men's room across from Gate A17; as mentioned, this restroom is not intended for general public use other than as noted.
Miscellaneous
Services
- There is a Currency Exchange cart near Cinnabon, next to Gate B15, on the high B concourse. It has limited hours.
- Shoe Shine Stand are located next to Gates A17 and B15.
- The Duty Free store can be found next to Gate B17.
Other Airlines/Changing Terminals
Southwest, British Airways, AeroMexico all share T4 with American Airlines. It can be challenging getting from a high A gate to the new WN D gates behind security; there is a bridge from the high B area that connects with C (Southwest's area).
Other airlines/terminals:
Terminal 2: United (with a United Club) and others are in the 'old' terminal (there is no longer a T1).
T2 info
Terminal 3: T3 info
Getting between the terminals can be a chore. You must first exit security, then take the Sky Train between Terminals 3 and 4. There is a walkway between Terminals 2 and 3. Just follow the signs.
Wireless Internet
"Free Wi-Fi is provided in all terminals on both sides of security, in retail and restaurant areas and near the gates. Laptops or other devices configured to operate in a wireless mode will automatically connect to the Internet when powered up near the shops and gates."
Layover Q&A
Do I have time to go into town?If your layover is more than three hours (and I’m sure this is debatable), you may have time for a quick trip into the city.
What to do in town? How do I get there?
Downtown Tempe/Mill Ave
See: US Airways HQ (company store open to public), Tempe Town Lake (boat rentals, fishing, walk/run paths), 'A' Mountain (an easy climb), as well as a multitude of restaurants, bars, shops....oh and don't forget ASU, including Sun Devil Stadium
Eat: House of Tricks, Culinary Dropout
Go: Easy via PHX Sky Train to light rail, rail to either Mill Ave or Stadium stops. Rail cost is currently $2.00 each way/$4.00 for All-Day pass.
Downtown Phoenix
See: The Arizona Center, Chase Field (where the Diamondbacks play, but most locals still call it, "BOB"), Talking Stick Resort Arena (where the Phoenix Suns play, but most locals still call it, "AWA" or, "America West Arena")
Eat: Pizzaria Bianco (the 'best' pizza in the USA), Hard Rock Cafe, Alice Cooperstown, Arrogant Butcher, Durant's
Go: Although it is possible to take the rail, the easiest way is cab. Bus also goes, depending on day of week/time of day.
Old Town Scottsdale
See: Fashion Square Mall, art galleries, restaurants, shops
Go: Easiest by cab. Possible by bus (with connection).
Phoenix Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Possible via PHX Sky Train to rail (stop Priest/Washington) to bus or about a mile walk from rail. Easiest via cab.
Biltmore Shopping Center
Outdoor shopping mall, many shops and restaurants. Possible via bus (with connection), easiest by cab.
Is the Phoenix area safe?
In a word, yes. If you are going during daylight hours and are headed to any of the tourist locations you’ll be fine. Areas such as South Phoenix “may” be risky.
If you are going at night, the same areas that are safe during the day should be okay at night.
Can I get from PHX to Tucson? How long will it take and how expensive will it be?
With no traffic, driving from PHX to Tucson is roughly 2 hours. Although you will be traveling on a heavily used section of I-10, traffic usually moves. That said, if there is an accident, chaos and scrambling for any alternate (of which there are few) will happen. Rush hour will also impact this drive. The two cities seem to be growing closer and closer together. There is a rest stop about 15 miles past the Phoenix area. Casa Grande and Eloy also make good pit stops along the route.
{anyone have info on public transit}
Can I get from PHX to Sedona/Flagstaff/the Grand Canyon? How long will it take?
With no traffic, driving from PHX to points north is an extremely scenic drive. The I-17 has some nice climbs/downhills and it should be about 1-1/2 hour to Camp Verde (Verde Valley), a great place to stop. From there--
Flagstaff, another hour (about 2-1/2 to 3 hours total).
Sedona, around 30-45 minutes (the AZ-179 has been under construction for years it seems), about 2 to 2-1/2 hours total
Grand Canyon--you have 2 choices, go through Flagstaff or take the I-40 West and through Williams. Nothing against Williams, but I find the Flagstaff route nicer (and more options for stopping). Plan for 4-5 hours from PHX to the South Entrance, or 5-6 hours to the East Entrance (a bit further but worth the effort during busy periods).
{anyone have info on public transit}
Can I get from PHX to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego? What are my options?
While it certainly is possible to drive between PHX and these areas (many in the PHX area do it daily), once outside the PHX area, drives can be long, through vast stretches of nothingness. Flights from PHX to these areas are usually about 1 hour (-v- 5+ hours driving) and rather reasonable in price. For trips to Vegas, Hoover Dam crossing can add 30+ minutes to the drive.
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AA Guide: PHX / Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - MCT, Connection, etc.
Mar 27, 2017, 8:43 am
#272
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Austin, TX
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Posts: 9
According to FlightAware, no.
UAL 978 was the first commercial departure of the day at 5:08 am (takeoff).
AAL 691 was the second commercial departure of the day at 5:20 am (takeoff).
AAL 1100 was the thirteenth commercial departure of the day.
UAL 978 was the first commercial departure of the day at 5:08 am (takeoff).
AAL 691 was the second commercial departure of the day at 5:20 am (takeoff).
AAL 1100 was the thirteenth commercial departure of the day.
Mar 27, 2017, 1:37 pm
#274
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, AA MM, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 122
Best Lounge in PHX
I'm not sure if this thread or the Admirals Club thread is the best place for this but I have a question for the PHX experts. I'll soon be traveling with my family to London out of PHX on the British Airways nonstop though we booked it thru AA. Which is the best T-4 lounge to use? I think BA uses a priority pass lounge in Phoenix (I've heard however that it's not much to look at). We will be traveling in F so I believe we will also have access to the Admirals Clubs as well. Are we better off sticking with the priority pass lounge or heading to one of the Admirals Clubs? We don't care much about food choices as we will wait to eat on the plane. Our priority is finding a nice place for us all to sit (8 of us) and grabbing a nice drink or two before the flight. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, smuDC-10
Thanks in advance, smuDC-10
Mar 27, 2017, 1:51 pm
#275
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
I'm not sure if this thread or the Admirals Club thread is the best place for this but I have a question for the PHX experts. I'll soon be traveling with my family to London out of PHX on the British Airways nonstop though we booked it thru AA. Which is the best T-4 lounge to use? I think BA uses a priority pass lounge in Phoenix (I've heard however that it's not much to look at). We will be traveling in F so I believe we will also have access to the Admirals Clubs as well. Are we better off sticking with the priority pass lounge or heading to one of the Admirals Clubs? We don't care much about food choices as we will wait to eat on the plane. Our priority is finding a nice place for us all to sit (8 of us) and grabbing a nice drink or two before the flight. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, smuDC-10
Thanks in advance, smuDC-10
Mar 27, 2017, 1:57 pm
#276
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Location: PHX
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Posts: 8,116
I'm not sure if this thread or the Admirals Club thread is the best place for this but I have a question for the PHX experts. I'll soon be traveling with my family to London out of PHX on the British Airways nonstop though we booked it thru AA. Which is the best T-4 lounge to use? I think BA uses a priority pass lounge in Phoenix (I've heard however that it's not much to look at). We will be traveling in F so I believe we will also have access to the Admirals Clubs as well. Are we better off sticking with the priority pass lounge or heading to one of the Admirals Clubs? We don't care much about food choices as we will wait to eat on the plane. Our priority is finding a nice place for us all to sit (8 of us) and grabbing a nice drink or two before the flight. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, smuDC-10
Thanks in advance, smuDC-10
The Admiral's Club in the 'Low B' gates, which is one concourse over from the 'High B' gate where BA departs, is new and quite nice. Food is the standard Admiral's Club fare, but there are nicer areas where you can sit and enjoy a drink.
If you have the Citi AA credit card with Admiral's Club lounge access, you would be able to bring your immediate family with you, but I do think that both First Class and one world Emerald status only get you one guest.
Mar 27, 2017, 2:22 pm
#277
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, AA MM, Hilton Honors Diamond
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They use The Club at PHX, a contract/priority pass lounge. It's just okay. It's small and kind of dumpy inside, with some snacks and drinks. The bar is probably the best thing it has going. If you have the option, I'd pick one of the AA lounges over it. You're not going to get a decent meal in any of them, but the AA clubs will be larger and a little nicer. Just my opinion.
As AA EXP, you have access with 1 Guest (as I read it: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ess.jsp#guests) to the Admirals Club. I do that when I fly BA out of PHX. 'The Club at PHX,' as it's called is packed with the BA flight. It's old and dreary.
The Admiral's Club in the 'Low B' gates, which is one concourse over from the 'High B' gate where BA departs, is new and quite nice. Food is the standard Admiral's Club fare, but there are nicer areas where you can sit and enjoy a drink.
If you have the Citi AA credit card with Admiral's Club lounge access, you would be able to bring your immediate family with you, but I do think that both First Class and one world Emerald status only get you one guest.
The Admiral's Club in the 'Low B' gates, which is one concourse over from the 'High B' gate where BA departs, is new and quite nice. Food is the standard Admiral's Club fare, but there are nicer areas where you can sit and enjoy a drink.
If you have the Citi AA credit card with Admiral's Club lounge access, you would be able to bring your immediate family with you, but I do think that both First Class and one world Emerald status only get you one guest.
Mar 30, 2017, 12:46 pm
#278
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
One thing to add, @smuDC-10: Use the lounges for a clean restroom and some free drinks if you'd like, but I'd suggest eating in the terminal if you end up changing your mind on that. PHX T4 has a number of local options and it's above average for airport food - probably better than what BA is going to serve you as well. For drinks, I wouldn't expect anything awesome in the lounges - if you want a nice drink, again, paying for it in the terminal is at least a thought. Personally, I don't deal with the AA lounge dragon unless I have to, as the clubs themselves aren't anything special. The terminal itself is a better place for me.
Mar 30, 2017, 3:20 pm
#279
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I have made a 35 minute connection work at PHX. Incoming was on time, I was seated somewhere in the front third of coach, and I walked non-stop between gates (had to switch to an adjacent pier). I arrived to my outbound gate as Group 2 (now Group 6) was boarding.
So, it can be done if everything is perfect and you don't mind missing the early boarding groups. However, if even one thing goes the least bit wrong (say, having to go from high-B to high-A, or incoming flight sits for 10 minutes waiting for an outbound flight to clear out from your gate area), then you will 100% miss a 30 minute connection.
So, it can be done if everything is perfect and you don't mind missing the early boarding groups. However, if even one thing goes the least bit wrong (say, having to go from high-B to high-A, or incoming flight sits for 10 minutes waiting for an outbound flight to clear out from your gate area), then you will 100% miss a 30 minute connection.
Mar 30, 2017, 4:38 pm
#280
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Thank you. Yeah we will most likely just hit up the B Admirals Club.
Thank you for the recommendation. We will try the Low-B AC and skip "The Club". Luckily, we are all up front on this flight so we all should hopefully have access to the AC. I'm DFW based and hardly ever fly out of PHX but it seems that the British Airways PHX flights really get the short end of the stick. No great lounge in Phoenix and no Concorde Lounge at Heathrow since it appears to depart from T3. At least we should have access to the AA Flagship lounge at Heathrow on our return I would think.
Thank you for the recommendation. We will try the Low-B AC and skip "The Club". Luckily, we are all up front on this flight so we all should hopefully have access to the AC. I'm DFW based and hardly ever fly out of PHX but it seems that the British Airways PHX flights really get the short end of the stick. No great lounge in Phoenix and no Concorde Lounge at Heathrow since it appears to depart from T3. At least we should have access to the AA Flagship lounge at Heathrow on our return I would think.
Apr 4, 2017, 10:02 am
#281
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,786
Just a heads up for anyone travelling through PHX the next couple of days....
Due to the tournament, A & D gates are pre-check only and B & C are for all other passengers. The TSA agent I spoke with said it would likely be today and tomorrow, possibly Thursday until it is back to normal.
Due to the tournament, A & D gates are pre-check only and B & C are for all other passengers. The TSA agent I spoke with said it would likely be today and tomorrow, possibly Thursday until it is back to normal.
Apr 4, 2017, 10:47 am
#282
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP & 1MM (Lifetime Gold); Marriott Gold; National Exec Emerald's
Posts: 337
Just a heads up for anyone travelling through PHX the next couple of days....
Due to the tournament, A & D gates are pre-check only and B & C are for all other passengers. The TSA agent I spoke with said it would likely be today and tomorrow, possibly Thursday until it is back to normal.
Due to the tournament, A & D gates are pre-check only and B & C are for all other passengers. The TSA agent I spoke with said it would likely be today and tomorrow, possibly Thursday until it is back to normal.
Apr 10, 2017, 7:35 pm
#283
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
One thing to add, @smuDC-10: Use the lounges for a clean restroom and some free drinks if you'd like, but I'd suggest eating in the terminal if you end up changing your mind on that. PHX T4 has a number of local options and it's above average for airport food - probably better than what BA is going to serve you as well. For drinks, I wouldn't expect anything awesome in the lounges - if you want a nice drink, again, paying for it in the terminal is at least a thought. Personally, I don't deal with the AA lounge dragon unless I have to, as the clubs themselves aren't anything special. The terminal itself is a better place for me.