Fly Southwest: EUG to Indianapolis, Indiana

Oh, brave traveler, jetting off from undefined Eugene to the bustling hubbub of Indianapolis, you certainly must be spinning a roulette wheel to decide which airline to pick, aren’t you? Please, allow me to muddy the waters even further with an investigation of what you’re in for should you choose Southwest as your flying steed. Spoiler alert: It involves ‘flights,’ ‘airfare,’ and some dramatically apt use of the words ‘layover', 'business class', and 'baggage allowance.'

Let’s talk business class, shall we? As a discerning traveler with an appreciation for extra legroom and a reclining seat, you may look forward to luxuriating in the refined elegance of Southwest's pseudo-upscale seating options. And by "refined elegance," I, of course, mean three more inches of legroom and the prestige of a plastic cup filled with water (ice optional) as soon as you sit down.

But here's the kicker—a curveball, if you will. Southwest's business select fare provides one of the world's most enigmatic, delightful luxuries: priority boarding. Oh, how the other half lives! To stroll leisurely onto the plane, planting your presumably monogrammed luggage in the overhead bin with reckless abandon, no need to battle for bin real estate with the economy class riff-raff!

Now, about that 'airfare.' Southwest is equally known for its ‘cheap flights’ as it is for its open seating policy. Which, if you think about it, sort of makes sense. Considering the opportunity to get up close and personal with fellow passengers’ elbows, it's only fair to not empty your bank account in the process. Nice of them, right?.

Let's explore the world of 'layovers' next. Southwest's exhaustive web of 'connecting flights' behaves quite like constellations in the night sky—a complex pattern of dots and lines, all under the guise of getting you somewhere eventually. So, if you've ever wanted to see Albuquerque, or maybe spend some quality time in the stale air of Houston's airport, this could be your golden opportunity!

And finally, what discussion of airline choice would be complete without an examination of the 'baggage allowance?' Southwest allows two free pieces of checked luggage, an unmatched benefit in the heartless airline industry. Here, at least, the sarcasm can take a backseat because, let's face it; this is pretty cool. There’s something undeniably spicy about not budgeting for the suitcase full of vacation impulse buys or the return suitcase stuffed with family gifts you didn’t really want.

No fanfare, no frills, just flights—with Southwest, you can’t really ask for more, can you? You get to fly from A to B, and hopefully, your luggage does too. In a nutshell, if you seek the thrill of an open seating policy, relish the excitement of intriguing layovers, and don't mind mingling with the masses, then Southwest might be right up your alley.

Just be prepared for a healthy dose of industrial-grade sarcasm when recounting your travel experiences later. After all, nothing says ‘story-worthy trip’ quite like a Southwest flight from Eugene to Indianapolis. Bon Voyage!