Fly Southwest: PVR to Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Oh, you lucky soul. Preparing to transition majestically from the sun-drenched euphoria of undefined Puerto Vallarta to the wind-whipped city of quintessential charm, Sioux Falls. The thrill of unraveling the gossamer veil of 'air travel' awaits you, and who better to be your aluminum chariot in the sky than our favorite household name, Southwest Airlines.

Are those fluttering palpitations I sense? Fear not, for the roller coaster of boasts, amenities and idiosyncrasies is just the warm-up act. Strap yourself in for the cosy cuddle of ‘airfare’. With a name like Southwest, the mind, ever hopeful, does race towards visions of "cheap flights". Ah, the illusion of economical air travel, how sweet you are. Round trip, one way or a meditative pilgrimage route to rediscover your zen—it matters not. To dream is human, to fly, divine!

Rollicking down the runway of sparkling possibilities, let's pause at the endearing terms ‘direct flights’ and ‘non-stop’. So alluring, so elusive. Southwest, like the coy mistress it is, leads us down a labyrinth of ‘connecting flights’, offering us unexpected, yet deeply enchanting, layovers. I bet you can hardly wait to behold the vast expanse of an airport lounge in none other than the pulsating heart of America—Kansas City or Denver, anyone?

Continuing our journey your subconscious mind might pull you towards the efficiency of the ‘flight schedule’. In truth, the flight schedule is yet another primal dance, luring unsuspecting travelers with the promise of precision. Such artistry in the teasing arrival and departure times that scream importance and jet-set allure. Choose a time slot, any time slot. But remember, whether it's a wee hour red-eye flight or a mid-day jaunt, Southwest's got your back like a trusty sidekick.

For those refined travelers who gasp at the prospect of mingling with common folk, Southwest kindly grants the privilege of ‘Economy Class’ and ‘Premium Economy’. Business Class, a barren land in the heart of our favorite airline, is an elusive unicorn, glimpsed but rarely caught. But let's not get tangled in pretentious frills. After all, aren’t we all comrades under the magnificent, cloud-speckled sky? Brace yourself, fellow traveler, for the humble display of democracy that unfurls on Southwest where the huddled masses are welcome. A refreshing break from the caste systems of other airlines, isn’t it?

In the realm of air travel, the phrase ‘baggage allowance’ takes a perverse delight in mocking our mortal desires. Southwest, however, gallantly bucks this archaic trend. With two, count them, two checked bags free of charge, this is nothing less than a thatch-roofed utopia in the ruthless desert of air travel. Delight in the freedom to drag along all those precious ‘essentials’ that bear the unmistakable mark of a seasoned traveler.

Behold the ‘flight cancellation policy’—a phrase loaded with bitter trepidation. Southwest, in its infinite wisdom, offers credits for future flights instead of refunds, granting you another chance to bask in its proverbial glory. And lastly, let's pay an affectionate homage to that humane creation—"The Frequent Flyer". Ah, the allure of racking up points in the exotic dance of a 'Mileage Program'.

Thus, my fellow traveler, immerse yourself in the profound joys of planning your Sioux Falls escape with Southwest, a delightful caricature of air travel. Remember, the journey is the destination, or so they say.