Fly Southwest: PVR to Dayton, Ohio

Well, hello there! Are you one of those travel-savvy individuals planning to board one of those great big metal birds in the sky? Specifically, you're hop-skipping across borders from undefined, Puerto Vallarta to the pulsating heart of Ohio aka Dayton? As it happens, Southwest Airways, that giant orange bird in the sky, provides sterling services on this respectable route.

And let me tell you, dear reader, booking a flight can be just as fun as doing a salsa dance with a Spanish señorita (or señor!). Yes, strange but true, flights are fun! They're not just tin cans filled with recirculated air and a gratuitous mix of airline food. No, siree! Ok, maybe a bit of dance might be stretching it, but you get the gist, right?

Let’s begin. Are you looking to save some paisa, dear friend? Go for cheap flights. Or if you fancy lollygagging and window shopping in the airports, take a crack at those connecting flights. Or if you are in a race against the clock, you can always opt for the non-stop, faster-than-the-Millennium-Falcon option. And believe me, no Wookiees onboard.

Now, let's move onto timing: when is the best time to book? I like to call it the fun-sized-chocolate-bar effect – sweetest when in mid-air! Booking about 6 weeks prior to D-Day (or F-Day, as we're discussing flights here), is usually the best period to get the sweetest deals. And Southwest, well, they run deals more often than Usain Bolt took gold medals.

Have you already packed bags enough to resemble an Everest expedition? Don’t sweat! Southwest is your baggage-friendly ally. Yes, dear reader, their baggage allowance can let you bring the whole shebang without hawking your kidney. Suddenly, that sombrero, two-duty free tequilas, and the grandmother sized emerald ring doesn't look like such a hassle, does it?

And hey! If you fly a lot (not like Superman, but up in a flight), do take advantage of Southwest's frequent flyer mileage program. Rack those miles up and before you know it, you’ll be flying in luxury, sipping elegant airline wine (ok, maybe just airline wine, but let us dream a little), and secretly laughing at the economy class. Shh.. it will be our little secret.

Now, let's imagine your trip suffers from a case of the "uh-ohs". Dead battery in the car, alarm clock on strike, or zombie apocalypse, who knows? Don’t worry, Southwest has your back with their flight cancellation policy. To quote them verbatim, "Flights cancelled? No problemo!" Ok, they don’t really use ‘problemo’, but their rebooking or refunding processes are smoother than James Bond's pickup lines. And while we're discussing the worst-case scenario, also remember their in-flight services are top-notch. They really know how to make it up to you!

And lastly, never, ever, forget to check Southwest's flight schedule. Because there's nothing worse than showing up fashionably late to find the party (or, in this case, the flight) has already left.

All this travel talk making your palms sweaty and heart do a jig? Yeah, me too. But rest assured, dear reader, your flight aboard Southwest from undefined, Puerto Vallarta to Dayton won't just be a trip; it will be a glorious adventure, one that you'll fondly remember for a long time!