Originally Posted By: JBjorgen
That's why I usually fly Southwest. They don't use a hub and spoke system, but rather a point-to-point system. This results in a LOT more direct flights. Also, lucky for me, Phoenix is good airport for flying Southwest.

I use to absolutely despise Southwest. That whole cattle seating thing drove me crazy. Then, sometime in the last 10 years (maybe with the online check-in?), they started doing something right. It is now easier and less painful to fly SWA than any other airline. If I have a choice, I will fly SWA over any other airline unless I am going international.