Fly Southwest: MEM to Glendale, Arizona

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed explorers, brave backpackers, and casual vacationers, lend me your ears! Yes, I, your humble narrator, am here to highjack your regular programming of dull travel planning and immerse you into a world filled with frolic fun, a curtain call for Comedy Central in an era of TripAdvisor monotony. Let’s talk about Southwest. Not the direction, silly! The airline!

Suppose you are boarding a flight from Memphis (the city where the whistle of steamboats on the Mississippi provides the best background music to your vacation) hitting sunny Glendale; then, my fine air-hopping friend, Southwest is the airline you would want to hitch a ride with. Not convinced? Let me break it down!

You know they say, “Direct flights are the shortest distance between two points.” Ha, what hogwash! They're just the quickest way to experience the inside of an airplane and the disappointment of missing out on that layover city you always wanted to visit. That's Southwest connecting flights for you, a bonus destination!

Now let me give you an insider scoop. Who would've thought one-way tickets could be such fun? What's in it for you, you ask? Ever been to a city and didn't want to leave, but had a round-trip ticket? I see your heads nodding! With Southwest's one-way flights, you control where you end up. Hey, if you like a city enough to want to stay— congrats, you just found your new hometown!

If you want to slip into the quiet luxury of first-class, sorry, no dice here! Southwest operates only an Economy Class cabin. Why? Because there are no second-class citizens here, only hardcore, real-world ramblers. Talk about democracy at 35,000 feet! So, even if you're not a frequent flyer with millions of miles under your belt, you can enjoy the same privileges as any other fat cat out there! All in favor, say 'aye' — I hear the roar of humanity echo in response!

And, for those that have in-flight services atop their priority, boy, does Southwest deliver! Top-notch cabin crew serving you with a smile that could light up the darkest corners of the world, some entertainment (think live concerts and comedy at 35,000 feet), and don’t forget the best Snack Packs this side of the Atlantic! Who needs fancy caviar when you have peanut pretzels?

Questions about the baggage allowance may be plaguing your mind. But fear not. The airline believes in a policy of generosity. One of the sweetest deals you can ever snag in the air—two free checked bags. You heard right, folks. You can stop converting your trousers into instant luggage holds or stuffing your poor pet poodle in your overflowing backpack!

Last-minute flights are mostly associated with skyrocketing prices. Rightly so, except for – you guessed it – Southwest. With their ‘Bags Fly Free’ policy and no change fees, you might even come out ahead of pat in the end. If your head is spinning faster than a jet engine from all the sudden, unexpected goodness, take a breath. This is the Southwest way, smashing the typical airfare norms and serving you a slice of friendly skies on a platter.

So, there it is, folks! If you want a journey that's just as memorable as the destination, jump aboard the Southwest express! They might not fly you to the moon, but they'll surely make you feel over it. And remember, when it comes to travel, it's always about the journey, not the destination. Unless the destination has a beach…and beach bars…and tacos. Then, pack your bags immediately! Bon, voyage!