Fly Southwest: MAF to Lexington, Kentucky

Gather round, you footloose Peregrine Falcons of the sky and listen to this globe-trotting mage of travel, for I bear wisdom. Humor yourselves with this delightful illumination regarding a ‘flight of fancy’ from the not so 'undefined' (wink-wink) Midland to the realm of blue bloods, Lexington. You can commune with this sense of wanderlust and explore the enigma that is Southwest flights.

The twisted tale of airfare begins, with every penny pinching jet-setter's fantasy - cheap flights. Strike that, ridiculously cheap flights, as absurdly cheap as finding a gold doubloon in your grandmother's under mattress stash. Southwest promises to keep your wallet from sobbing uncontrollably at the outrage of obscene prices.

Now, on to serious matters, linking Midland, a charming city well known for its Billy Bob Thornton connection, yes, he of the beret-wearing, French-speaking, Oscar-nabbing lore, to the bewitching landscape of Lexington. With a belly full of options, one finds limitless possibilities, namely direct flights, connecting flights, round-trip or one-way. Though, for modern-day Magellans among us, I whole-heartedly recommend the direct flights (because who really likes layovers? It's like getting stuck in an elevator with a guy who just discovered the joy of eating raw onions).

Next up, the duration of the flight, a period of time that Sir Isaac Newton clearly devised on a day he was feeling particularly mischievous. From the advanced metaphysical perspective, the concept of flight duration becomes about as clear as quantum mechanics explained to a monkey – time flies when your flight flies. Literally. Duration is dependent on flight type: non-stop flight times are akin to listening to ‘Stairway to Heaven’ twice, before the band screams "Goodnight Cleveland". This compared to connecting flights, which feel comparable to having the song ‘It's a Small World’ stuck on replay in your head.

Last, but arguably most vital: in-flight services. Southwest provides a selection to rival the ambrosia of Olympus. Picture this, nestled snugly in your seat, you are a veritable royal denizen in economy class. From delectable snacks that give a Michelin-star restaurant a run for its money to a complimentary drink menu that could make Bacchus green(er) with envy, Southwest certainly knows how to 'host a flight'!

Finally, about the baggage allowance, just remember that Southwest's concept of personal items is less Emperor Claudius and more Marie Kondo. So make sure you pack light, or get acquainted with the meaning of 'overweight bag fees'.

So, as we arrive at the finish line of this 'flight of words', let this be your guided scripture, your ‘flights for dummies’ ticket to the celestial dominion of sky. Go, make your reservations, and prepare to indulge in the mesmerizing symphony of flight, embarking on your journey from Midland to Lexington. Safe travels, dear rambler!