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| - Out of the few airports I've been to around the country, mostly major hubs (NYC, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Chicago, Denver, LA, Houston, Phoenix, etc), Phoenix is good enough for me. Take the TSA out of any airport and I'd be happy to rate all of them at least one star higher, but regardless, Phoenix is a fairly easy airport to navigate and I don't dread my time spent there. I'm one of those paranoid travelers that absolutely must be at the airport 2 hours before my flight "just in case," so I always have time to kill when I'm leaving town. That's where the FREE WIFI comes in, am I right?
The shops are boring and overpriced, but for tourists who need last minute souvenirs, they're safe and definitely give off a southwestern vibe. I appreciate the North/South sides of the terminals, as it seems to help with congestion, and when parking in the exterior lots, the free shuttle buses are consistently regular. It's also easy to drop off/pick up people with a convenient road that loops around if you missed your passenger. The cell phone lot is a place to get familiar with, as it's super conveniently located right at the entrance and there's a nice big lit sign that shows all of the planes and their ETAs within a few hours time frame.
Also, the proprietors of this airport are currently in the process of adding more local flair to the different terminals (namely the US Airways terminal) and have partnered with a few favorite local restaurants to create a more..."on the go" feel for them without sacrificing quality. I personally haven't been to any of them yet, but I like the concept of keeping AZ a destination for local love.
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