Fly Southwest: FLL to Flint, Michigan

Oh, I can see you rolling in with a swagger and dreams of endless beaches as you plan your 'Life-Changing-Journey' from unknown somewhere to Flint, through sunny Fort Lauderdale, on Southwest. The thrill of travel is almost palpable, right? Even better if you could punch those airline prices right in the face with some cheap flights.

It's the great American way, isn't it? Fits right into that freedom-as-a-birthright thing. Speaking of freedom and birthrights, wouldn’t it be poetic to ride on the wings of Southwest Airlines? Considering their baggage allowance, it's astounding they don't charge you for the air you breathe onboard.

Imagine travelling from an 'undefined' location. The mystery of it! Thrilling stuff. Perhaps we're talking about Area 51, or the Bermuda Triangle, or Hogwarts. Wherever your origin point is, prepare yourself for a journey as unforgettable as calculating your taxes. Thank heavens for direct flights, they should spare you from the whole layover fiasco. But with Southwest, you never really know, do you?

Now, I’m not saying you should figure out the in-flight services or that their god-given function is to ensure that your macadamia nuts are precisely room temperature before they land in your airplane-provided plastic cup. Just don't expect to find a lavish spread resembling something out of a Game of Thrones feast. Even with their premium economy, the height of luxury might peak at an extra inch of legroom.

It's like winning the lottery, but the jackpot is a slightly comfier chair. And if you are one of those masochists who enjoy the exquisite torture of economy class, you shall, at best, experience basic comfort, much like watching a reality TV show. It's not Shakespeare, but it gets the job done.

Being a frequent flyer with Southwest is a lot like being in a committed relationship with a reality TV star. Unpredictable, yes. Exciting? Occasionally. Rewarding? That's subjective. Despite the melodrama, they do have an adorable mileage program. When you accumulate enough points, you might just bag one of those magical round-trip flights and pat yourself on the back for being so economically savvy.

The language of airfare is similar to lawnmower assembly instructions. You won't understand it, but you have to decipher it anyway, to figure out the best time to book. There's an art to it and a smidge of luck. Maybe you'll hit the jackpot by catching some last-minute flights. It’s a bit like playing Russian roulette with your wallet.

Flint, with Southwest, is the ultimate cherry on this cake of uncertainty. Even airline reviews have mixed feelings about Flint. Somewhere between adoration for its unpretentious vibe and disdain for its lack of frills. However, thumbs up to Flint for its whole "What you see is what you get" attitude.

So, dear undefined traveler, as you embark on this rollercoaster ride from who-knows-where to Flint, remember to embrace the unexpected turns, somewhere in the air between the Southern coasts and Michigan. After all, the journey is just as important as the destination. May your Southwest flight be a gentle reminder of this truth… that is unless you end up on a red-eye flight. Then, godspeed.