Travel to Phoenix on Southwest Airlines was seamless. The flights were about 75% full so there was plenty of room to stretch out. There should not be a concern about the new advance check in policy as long as you check in 24 hrs before flight time. You will get the seats you want. We changed in Vegas and got in early so the lay over was a little longer than expected. In Scottsdale, the weather was very mild and pleasant. Tempuratures were 70’s during the day, 50’s at night. Travel day was a long day and with the change in time zones, it seems even longer. We used a great airport transfer company-Arizona Horseless Carriage, 602-485-4280. They cost about $35 each way. Ask for Vince. The Marriott Suites, just off Scottsdale Ave (a major thoroughfare),
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