Originally Posted by
NextTrip
Perhaps you and the parents would be more comfortable with her on a non-stop, rather than Southwest with a connection. Check out American and jetBlue.
+1 - I was going to ask OP what the obsession is with WN. Whether you are 16 or 60, you still have to change aircraft on a relatively short trip. Why not simply fly ORD-PHX non-stop and not even remotely worry?