Fly Southwest: MEM to Appleton, Wisconsin

Ah, comrades! Gather near, and hear the tale of a journey most thrilling, from the sultry banks of the Mississippi Delta to the frosted orchards of Appleton, Wisconsin. And who, pray tell, is the hero of this epic adventure? Why, none other than the valiant working class warrior; the ever-trusty, ever-faithful Southwest Airlines.

Let us set the scene. The date: precisely 7 days prior to departure, hailed as the best time to book, or so the Township of Internet proclaims. Our intrepid traveler, laptop ablaze, embarks on the terrifying task of securing airfare amongst the jungle of online portals. Southwest, as is its wont, shines brightly above the rest — a beacon of reasonably-priced domestic flights amidst a sea of economy-jackpot.

But here's the twist. Nay, it's not a direct flight that our companion must find. In the treacherous world of aerial navigation, non-stop journeys are the unicorns — creatures of pure myth and retail-priced snack boxes. Yes, my friends, our hero must brave the existential horror of the dreaded connecting flights.

O, southwestwards! Connecting in St. Louis, the city that Arches. Our hearts pound with excitement during a breathless layover. Who knew 'layover' could be as much an adventure as an aisle-seat next to the lavatory! Who knew that a crash course in 'The Art of Speed-Walking' would be part of our thrill for cheap flights!

As our protagonist reclines in that plush economy class seat, nibbling on a bag of peanuts collected from kind hands of the air hostess, the plane takes off yet again. The flight duration: a mere smidge over an hour — whizzing through clouds much like our diligent hero. Many a frequent flyer would doth their caps to such skillful flight scheduling!

“Ah, the joys of solo flight!” one might hear the traveler exclaim. Round-trip tickets are beautiful, of course, but there's nothing quite like the excitement of a one-way ticket, the promise of unexpected adventure at every turn. Dearest Appleton, brace yourself for our awe-filled arrival!

For amidst sour pints of green apple cider and mounds of velvety cheese curds, adventures untold await in the cozy embrace of Appleton – America’s northern wonderland shrouded in icy mystery. And all this thanks to the considerate pegasus of our tale, Southwest Airlines - the laureate of mid-air suspense, the custodian of our mighty airborne trek.

So, here's a toast to our impending journey. To the thrill of economy class knees brushing against the fibres of the reclining seats in front, to the allure of a round-trip in the playlists of our in-flight services, and to the dulcet tones of the captain, informing us of the cruising altitude. My dear friends, take a deep breath and surrender to the unforgettable adventure that is flying Southwest from Memphis to Appleton.

But behold, let us not overlook the fountain of wisdom spouting airline reviews that chronicle ‘close-call reclining moments’ or the ‘armrest custody battles’. Let us not underestimate the importance of flight cancellation policy when ice threatens our arrival into the frosty arms of Appleton. Yet, through it all, dear Southwest soars above the rest. Take it from someone who’s taken more than just a few laps around this crazy globe in search of the best flight deals. What say you, adventurers?