Fly Southwest: AMA to Wichita, Kansas

Roll out the red carpet, folks. Southwest, the bonafide star of the mile-high premier league, is at it again. This time, she's twirling her turbine wings from the star-dusted plains of AMA in Amarillo to the sumptuous skies of Wichita. The charm of her airfare is almost as irresistible as her sparkling persona, but there's more to this love affair than just flight deals and routine "fasten-your-seatbelt" flings.

Now, don't get us wrong - direct flights are the current trend, a bit like skinny jeans in the aviation world. Glide up into the fluffy cloudbanks, partake in a complimentary snack or two, and before you know it, your one-way ticket to Wichita is taking you gracefully back to earth. Less glamour, perhaps - there's a reason we don't all saunter about in sequined gowns, right? But ah, the practicality!

If these non-stop, no-fusion flights aren’t your jam, then my dear friend, connecting flights are the glamourous cinema of the 60s. Sprinkle in a quick rendezvous in Denver or Las Vegas, sip another courtesy coke, glimpse a different skyline or two - it’s practically an inflight Amusement Park. Think of the layover as an intermission, a chance to grab some popcorn before the second act of the Southwest airliner soap opera

And would you look at that - we haven’t even chatted about the classes. Ah yes, the cast of the great airborne theatre performance. Business class, the sophisticated member spending their on-air hours crafting the perfect in-flight selfie. Economy class, the understudy hoping to steal the audience's heart with its no-frills outlook on life. Each class has its own, not-so-secret baggage allowance - the star-studded equivalent of a Hollywood diet.

Sure, these might not be the cheap flights the bookish travel advisors endlessly chatter about, but consider the perks! As Southwest continues her belly dance above the clouds, her frequent flyer mileage program has only been fine-tuning the art of stepping up on the loyalty game. Not so unlike a well-aged wine, wouldn't you say?

But let's get back to the crunchier aspects of this airborne jaunt. The best time to book? Well, when the sun is just so, casting long shadows over Hollywood Boulevard. Or maybe on a Tuesday when you least suspect it. Flight cancellations? Figuratively non-existent. Southwest has a flight schedule as consistent as a Swiss watch and as spicy as a Mexican salsa.

International flights are all well and good my dear reader, but why so global, when the home theatre of domestic flights offers a kaleidoscope of delights? From AMA in Amarillo to Wichita, the flight duration may be short, but the drama in the execution is as high as those azure skies.

And let's not forget those saucy airline reviews. Be warned, though; critics can often exaggerate. Just remember, every bit of constructive criticism only ramps up the drama quotient and pushes our beloved Southwest to pull up her wing liners and buckle up even more!

To wrap up this airborne script, remember folks; the flying game is much like an opera - sometimes fast-paced, other times languid. It can be full of glitz, glamour and, on the rare occasion, a hint of canned turbulence. Southwest Airlines, with her theatrics, reviews, eccentric schedule, and plus-size heart, remains as faithful to the game as they come. All you have to do is sit back, perhaps clutch your ticket a little tighter, and simply, enjoy the show.