Fly Southwest: VPS to Hagerstown, Maryland

Get ready for a thrilling saga that will keep you on the edge of your seat—more riveting than a less-than-average blockbuster movie. The tale of a traveler planning on flying from the ever-so-vague 'undefined' in Destin/Fort Walton Beach to the alluring Hagerstown on our beloved, over-the-top Southwest Airlines. How exciting, right?

Fresh from the vine of 'undefined', the journey begins with delicate decisions around the unspoken complexities of 'flights.' Oh, what a joy it is to dive into a sea of flight schedules, put your brain through the torturous frenzy of choosing between not so 'cheap flights' or throw a few extra bucks in for direct flights. It’s a game of Russian roulette, except nobody dies, hopefully.

Shall the valiant travelers opt for one-way or play it safe with a round-trip ticket? The suspense is killing me! After about an hour of investigating like a true Sherlock Holmes, and with no small measure of relief, they decide on a one-way ticket. Breath-taking, isn't it?

The adventure continues when they wrestle with the conundrum of choosing between non-stop or, for the adrenaline junkies, connecting flights. Dear reader, they decide to bravely journey through the labyrinthine mazes of multiple airports and find themselves a seat on those thrill-inducing layover flights. Ah yes, nothing says vacation like a 3-hour layover in a different city.

Next, we find ourselves at the coliseum of classes—economy class, premium economy, or first-class. It's a fight to the death, the outcome: the travelers decide to embrace their austere existence in the folksy charm of economy class. I mean, who wouldn't jump at the opportunity of cramped leg space and limited recline, right?

To make things even more gripping, consider the delightful options for the baggage allowance. Southwest Airlines, in its infinite wisdom, offers patrons the chance to test their strength and endurance by lugging two free checked bags, the only condition being that they must not exceed 50 lbs. per bag. No, of course, they don't help you with the chiropractor's bill later, but that's another story for another time.

And should you dream of becoming a frequent flyer, the glorious Southwest's mileage program, fondly named Rapid Rewards, showers benevolence upon you. Travel more, earn more 'points', and enjoy free flights! What a concept! Oh Southwest, how very generous of you!

Let's not forget the suspenseful in-flight services which can range from passable to downright...there. Don't those tiny packets of peanuts and the mini-cans of soda just scream luxury? The fabulousness of it all is positively breath-taking!

Finally, the pièce de résistance, the flight cancellation policy. Oh, how we love a policy that, in true spirit of generosity, lets you change your flights! Just pay the difference on your next ticket, they say. The thrill of uncertainty and potentially paying more is yet another example of Southwest's charm.

To wrap it up in true blockbuster style, airline reviews of Southwest would have one believe it's a blend of Spartan austerity and local flea market friendliness. Exhilarating, quaint, and just a bit... undefined.

So, dear traveler, arm yourself with this thorough primer before you dive into the adrenaline-fuelled world of airline booking. Because nothing says adventure like Southwest from 'undefined' to Hagerstown!