Fly Southwest: MCI to Austin, Texas

Oh, joy! Are you planning just another enchanting journey from the undefined wonderland of Kansas City to the reigning city of tacos, and live music, Austin—all aboard the magic carpet of Southwest Airlines? Well, aren’t you the adventurous one? Picking the cowboy of airlines, Southwest, for this epic journey. Now, be seated and pay attention, because I’ve done the hard work and wrapped up everything you'd want to know (or not), about Southwest Airlines' flights to Austin.

First off, a round of applause for you, for you’ve chosen Southwest—a significant player in the leagues of domestic flights. They dare to challenge the status quo, and offer a "Bags Fly Free" policy. How impressively considerate of them, worrying about every extra pound of our baggage allowance. Just when other airlines cash in on your fifth pair of shoes or childhood teddy bear (because who can leave Teddy behind?), Southwest rides in gallantly on its white stallion—charging absolutely zilch, zip, nada for the first two checked bags. Heroic, right?

A word to the wise though—although Southwest doesn’t offer the echelons of Economy Class, Premium Economy, or First-Class, it doesn’t mean you’re left without options. Oh no! You, being the savvy traveler you are, can opt for Business Select. Yes, as fancy as it sounds, this features premier A1-A15 boarding (now, who wouldn't relish being in the first-class-queue-wannabe?), bonus points for their frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, and a drink on them. Splendid, a beer at 35,000 feet, just what you always dreamed of.

Speaking of dreams, let's talk about flight duration. Brace yourself! Please be seated before reading: the flight from Kansas City to Austin clocks in at an mind-blowing 1 hour, 30 minutes. Shocking, I know! Non-stop flights can be brutal. "How will you survive?" You might ponder. Well, hopefully, the riveting in-flight services will distract you from the soul-sucking boredom—like free movies and live TV, and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase WiFi for an entire day. Who wouldn’t want to scroll through social media while cruising above the clouds?

Are you a night owl, just waiting to embrace the hushed solitude of a red-eye flight? Then, sorry to burst your bubble—Southwest seems no fan of nocturnal flights. Most flights to and from Austin happen under the dull glare of the sun. So, the darkest journey you might embark upon would likely be a late evening flight if you're lucky.

We all know in the big gamble of life, flight schedules change more frequently than your socks. But fret not! Southwest has a fairly forgiving flight cancellation policy. As long as you cancel at least ten minutes before your flight's scheduled departure time (because who wouldn’t cancel 9 minutes before?) you’re good to aerate that champagne and celebrate your irresponsibility. They call it ‘No Show’, but really, it’s just 'Woops I overslept' or 'Forgot I booked this flight.' You know, the usual.

So, there you have it. An insight into your upcoming journey via Southwest's dynamic, wonderful, not-so-luxurious flight from Kansas City to Austin. How incredibly tempting, right? Ready to kick back and enjoy the epitome of subtle sarcasm while cruising over Oklahoma's plains? Bon, voyage!