Fly Southwest: CRP to Reno, Nevada

Well, hello there, jetsetter! I thought it might be a fun idea to put together a "short" blog about your next whirlwind adventure. Because, you know, who would want to know details about their upcoming flight from vague-undefined Corpus Christi to Reno, right? Just in case you were feeling spontaneous, I went ahead and pulled together some of my favorite tidbits about Southwest Airlines. I mean, why spend your precious time figuring out every detail about your travel when you have got important business to attend to, like organizing your sock drawer or watching grass grow, right? So, sit back, enjoy, and maybe, just maybe, you might feel a smidgen more prepared for your flight.

Let's start with the basics. We are talking about Southwest Airlines here - the knights in shining armor who parade themselves as the champions of airfare simplicity. They have this hilarious habit of offering two Free Checked Bags for every passenger – that’s right, free. Like anyone needs that much baggage allowance - I'm being sarcastic, of course. Who wouldn't want more room for souvenirs?

Naturally, you're cringing at the thought of direct flights. Oh, the horror! Direct- how utterly uncomplicated. Luckily, Southwest has you covered with several domestic flights. So, here's hoping you enjoy visiting cities you never intended to see. I mean, why take a non-stop, two-and-a-half-hour flight when you can stretch it to 5 or 6 hours with layovers?

But wait, we mustn't leave out the frequent flyer benefits! Imagine the delight of roaming the airports waiting for your connecting flights, while the mileage program points pile up. You could soon be the proud owner of a Southwest Airlines commemorative pen or teddy bear! Truly, the stuff of dreams.

Now, onto those much-sought-after in-flight services. Southwest offers, of all things, complimentary pretzels and drinks. So reminiscent of a Michelin-starred restaurant, isn't it? Oh, and there's Wi-fi, but let's face it, who wants to stream "The Office" reruns at 35,000 ft. when they could be counting the seams on a bag of airplane peanuts?

Switching gears, we need to address Southwest's infamous flight cancellation policy. It's notorious for allowing you to change or cancel your flight fare without any extra charges. Totally ridiculous. Who wouldn't prefer paying extra for changing their minds?

So, as you plan this wild adventure, remember, airline reviews should be taken with a grain of salt or perhaps even a whole pretzel. It's completely, 100% okay to go with your gut feeling or just decide based on the color of the planes.

You've got the months of planning, or perhaps last-minute frenzy, the splendor of flight deals, and the thrill of packing that carry-on just right. You're ready to embark on your trip from Corpus Christi to Reno. Now get to it, and let me know how those airplane peanuts taste.