Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Mmm…
PHX would have substantial Mexico/Central or South America traffic. Could you cover it out of LAX or LAS? Sure, but it might be more cost effective to have a base there.
I would put PHX as long-term, say in five years, certainly ahead of SLC or SEA. The 11 contiguous western states have 20% of US population, with 40% of the total on the coastline?