Fly Southwest: CRP to Peoria, Illinois

Oh, so you’re going to fly Southwest from Corpus Christi to Peoria? Brilliant decision, truly. Of course, who wouldn’t want the joy of plopping down their hard-earned money on a flight experience that's almost as exhilarating as your flight cancellation policy being "no refunds, good luck and better try next time!" Jamal, our avid traveler, loves his surprises.

Here's a little tip free of charge - the best time to book is when you've accepted the inevitability of discomfort that surpasses a full-day layover in a remote, Third-World airport. The sooner you book, the sooner you can start bracing yourself for a tour-de-force-of-luck on international flights, domestic flights or, dare I say it, those lauded direct flights.

Sure, a one-way ticket to anywhere but here sounds appealing, but let’s be realistic: round-trip is the way to go. Who couldn’t resist the double serving of airline food and the charming siren's call of in-flight services (also known as 'not-quite-Cirque-du-Soleil-with-added-air-sickness')? And, why explore the world when you could sit for several hours with your knees in your chest because you chose Economy class over Business class? It's clearly an adrenaline-fueled ride better than any premium economy could ever provide.

Now, let's not forget your baggage allowance. You're entitled to it, if you've said your prayers and your luggage hasn't been exiled to a secret Bermuda Triangle warehouse. Southwest will gently remind you of the finer print of the "conditions apply" portion. Just remember, “restrictions apply, dear passengers” is the airlines’ loving, warm blanket sentiment.

For those who lean more to the adventurous side, dare to explore the twisted, wild corners of last-minute flights. Book yourself a red-eye flight. Bet you never knew how truly stunning the sunset could be until you’ve watched it at 36,000 feet through sleep-deprived eyes. We hear it makes the peanuts and underwhelming biscotti taste much better.

Southwest, of course, is the crown jewel of this parade. It offers all its customers a charming and unique experience, a silver plate full of unpredictable variables, such as outpatient-level DVT risk and a joyful game of "will they or won’t they" with your luggage arrival. Any frequent flyer will tell you, a journey on this airline is a thrilling ride, a true testament to patience and resilience.

So, buckle in, folks! Your journey from Corpus Christi to Peoria via connecting flights or potentially non-stop is about to begin. The journey ahead promises to be a real page-turner, loaded with high-stakes suspense and incredibly long flight duration. After navigating airfare, scrambling for cheap flights, and scanning airline reviews, all that's left to do is break out your best 'Game-Face,' muster an optimistic heart, pray to the Fly-Zeus, fly, and learn... always with the brave hope that the glory of the Mileage program might miraculously reveal itself. Enjoy!