Fly Southwest: BUF to Glendale, Arizona

Emerging from the land of buffaloes, a frequent flyer may find themselves contemplating venturing to the city of Glendale, in search of suburban serenity. I write, dear adventurer, to illuminate your path with the crystalline beacon of my knowledge. Taking to the skies isn't so bad, so dry your tears, tighten your seat belt, round up your trip plans and prepare for a wild ride on the proverbial metal bird of modern times, known as the Southwest Airlines.

Let us start with the great universal truth — the fabled airfare. Ah! This nefarious term, causing shivers in the pockets of many a brave traveler. Yet fear not, for Southwest Airlines is known for its exquisite ‘flight deals’. Yes, you heard it here first, folks - cheap flights do exist on this amber-hued prairie of the travel world! The term ‘cheap flights’ seldom sits comfortable in the same sentence with ‘airfare’, mocking as it were, the general belief of air travel being a pricey affair. But said in the same breath, it promises smiles unseen since the pre-departure terminal snack.

In today’s world economy, ‘business class’ and 'economy class' often blur, at times leaving us at sea, sea of blue high above the ground of course. Should you be contemplating a Westward journey on a ‘one-way’ ticket, have no doubt; Southwest has you covered. It seems as though the board of Southwest Airlines sat sipping sherry, patted their belly laughs, and said “Business class, Economy class, why differentiate? Comfort is comfort!” So they spread their figurative wings, wrapped all passengers in their benevolent feathers, guaranteeing a journey as comfortable as the day is long.

Now don't let me start on the baggage allowance, this oh so troublesome matter, that has been the grave of many travel plans. Southwest Airlines, however, laughs in the face of such worries, daring to offer — not one — but two free checked bags for your journey. At this point it's like they're practically begging to carry our wardrobe. Jesting apart, this is not something to take lightly. An extra sweater on the flight to Glendale wouldn't hurt, eh?

We now arrive at flight timings. Oft it happens, flights take on the roguish characters of the night, something travel aficionados call, ‘red-eye flight.’ How aptly named, conjuring visions of weary-eyed travellers emerging from the beast of metal and wings. Nothing of the sort, my dear reader. To Southwest we attribute the term ‘direct flights’ more often than not. On your silver-winged steed, you would be soaring from Buffalo to Glendale, almost non-stop

Tis important to note the flight duration, a detail often neglected, but significant nonetheless. Careful though, as in the throes of navigating 'connecting flights', one would do well to avoid gated snarls. Be mindful of the potential layover, for there is always a risk of being ensnared between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, in a never-ending loop of escalators and moving walkways. Or worse, stranded with nothing but the forlorn sighs of the vacuuming janitor for company.

The final chapter of our discourse finds us at the airline reviews. Now, reviews can vary more wildly than a falcon diving for its prey. Yet Southwest, true to their pioneering spirit, rises like a Phoenix. It seems customers enjoy the gallant steed of the skies more often than not, their joy echoing through terminals near and far.

With words lined up from Buffalo to Glendale, dear reader, I believe it is time to pack our metaphorical bags, bid farewell to the Princess of Tasmania, and prepare for our flight. So blessings on your head, and May Your Travel Be Swift And Untroubled.