Fly Southwest: MHT to Columbus, Ohio

Roll out the virtual red carpet because we are about to take a pantomimic journey on a Southwest plane leaving the undefined land of Manchester heading towards the harmonica-playing city of Columbus. The honour of this rendezvous, my dear reader, goes to the “Direct flights”, where Southwest gives you the ease of a “Non-stop” voyage, cutting through the sky like a hot knife through cream cheese.

Oh, and have I mentioned? Southwest likes to imbue your journey with a little bit of jazz. We're talking no seat numbers, my friend! Yep, a little bit of adventure even before your actual holiday commences. And if you try to ask their flight attendant for your seat number, they might just giggle and slyly respond, "Honey, you can take any seat that will have you!"

But let’s face it, people of the world, worrying about “Airfare” can be like a rollercoaster ride. One minute you're barrelling down a mountain, the next, you're climbing back up again, wearing a bright neon helmet saying, "I just want a cheap flight deal!" But fear not, Southwest wields the power of “Economy class” in a way that even the thrifty angels would stand up and applaud. And if by chance you’re a “Frequent flyer”, the Mileage program will make you feel like a celebrity, complete with virtual autograph hunters - you get points for every mountain, desert or ocean your flight crosses over!

Chronically late, Mr. Goose or Miss Gander? Well, not trying to chirp about it, but a "Last-minute flight" is where the rubber really meets the road. Southwest, in its infinite wisdom of accommodating proper to the improper, has the perfect rescue arrangement. Their competitive pricing will leave you cheerfully exclaiming, “Cheap flights, oh what a sight!”

Best time to book a flight, you ask? Well, it's as they say, book when the fruit's ripe or when the Southwest website offers up a flight deal so sweet it'd make a sugar cane blush!

But wait! Don't assume you're going to be parched or famished when suspended thousands of feet in the air. Sit back and be treated to Southwest's scrumptious in-flight services. We're talking pretzels and cookies that've undergone some secret agent level baking – they might not resurrect the dead, but they will sure put the life back into your taste buds!

Now let's touch on the subject of baggage. Southwest’s “Baggage allowance” is like an old friend welcoming you with open arms. “Two bags, please, by all means!” they exclaim like a generous Greek god. A third bag? Well, that's when the god will ask for a small piece of silver, but isn't it worth it to bring back those family-size bags of Columbus’s famous potato chips?

And heaven forbid, if there arises a dire need for a “Flight cancellation”, Southwest’s policy gets serious, they'll make certain it's as painless as pulling off a band-aid. They might not send a consolatory box of chocolates, but the refund in your pocket will surely bring a sweet smile on your face.

In a nutshell, flying from Manchester to Columbus on this whimsical winged chariot named Southwest, a journey filled with humour, graciousness, and cost-effectiveness, is guaranteed to make you feel like you've hit the travel jackpot, even before you've hit the Columbus ground. All aboard, bon voyage!