Phoenix Sky Harbor vendor lauded for escalator emergency aid
A vendor employee at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport helped during a medical emergency at Terminal 3 when a passenger fell backwards on an escalator.
The passenger was riding an escalator up in Terminal 3 when he fell backwards. CLEAR employee Michael P. jumped into action, alerted people he was stopping the escalator, and redirected passengers to the elevators.
“He reacted so quickly and appropriately, I wanted to highlight this event and the good action and effort he displayed,” said the customer who nominated him for recognition.
“I’m hoping you can recognize him in some way for being a good human and helping those folks stuck in a precarious, helpless, and dangerous position.”
The airport presented Michael P. with the Phoenix Sky Harbor On the FLY award (F = Friendly. L = Let me help. Y = You.).
The airport invites readers with stories about excellent customer service from Sky Harbor employees to send details to skyharbor@phoenix.gov.
| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
Philadelphia nonprofit highlighted as violence-prevention grant recipient.
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
OKC Memorial Marathon posts Friday photo puzzle
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| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM |