I suppose it depends on when you go through T2 at PHX. In the late afternoon/early evening, there is rarely a line at security and certainly no lines at the restaurants. I've also had very good luck EARLY in the morning (around 5am) with very few passengers in line.
At some point, T2 will close down, as the new Southwest terminal is built at that end of the airport. Then, AS will have to move to T3 or T4.