| rev:text
| - How can you really enjoy an airport? For the most part, you are either waiting to go somewhere or waiting to go home. Most airports just plain suck, but Sky Harbor has always been a step above. They are the hub for US Airways and Southwest, so most people flying those airlines have been through many times, and visitors to Arizona usually pass through these halls.
Terminal 4 is the grand prize winner for the airport. It has extensive public art, new and attractive facilities, and is massive. It can be a chore to transfer between gates, especially if the moving walkways are broken. There are many good food and shopping options, including a wide array of local themes. Most of the best options - including a small, but nice art museum - are outside the security area.
Most gates have a lot of power outlets for a quick recharge, but some of the older areas are a bit worn around the edges. You can also get a good workout walking between gates during a long layover.
The other terminals are very boring, especially those flying United out of Terminal 2. The only interesting part of that area is that the roads briefly make a funky turn so you actually drive on the right like England or Australia. The Rental Car Terminal is far away from the gates, so plan on extra time if renting a car. The new Sky Train option finally connects the terminals to the light rail for more connections.
|