So..yes I live in AZ...not my first choice. I am a Cali girl through and through...but one of the best things about Phoenix (if you're a traveler) is the outstanding PHX airport. No other airport can hold a candle to the ease, convenience, parking, cleanliness, even aesthetics of this airport. Hardly any trouble ever going through TSA, parking is always a breeze...terminals have very nice amenities (my one exception is the Jet Blue terminal shops close way too early and so the midnight JFK flight one cannot purchase water, or anything). And of course PHX is wonderfully located and offers tons of nonstops. So although Arizona is a nice place to visit (or in my case plan conferences) and living here is a challenge..the ease of PHX is one huge plus. Do you HEAR ME DFW????? Miami????