Alaska Airlines from Cherry Capital Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

Are you looking for a healthy little vacation while, at the same time, trying to ensure your life's savings isn't blown away by a gust of escalated airfare? Have you heard of some mystical, exotic place known as Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo and decided you need a dose of that sunshine? Well, my dear, frequent flyer, have I got the perfect narrative for you. First things first, Plant yourself firmly in Traverse City, Michigan. Wait till you're rooted in the Cherry Capital Airport, the home of those deliciously cherubic cherries. Your journey from here to those sun-kissed beaches of Ixtapa starts with the wonder that is Alaska airlines. Not to be confused with the state of ice and polar bears, but don't you worry, actual Alaska will be making an appearance in our narrative.

Now, I know what you're thinking, "I booked connecting flights! I'm going to have the joy of a layover in Seattle!" You’d be correct. Those direct flights are as elusive as a cheesy grin on an airline stewardess after a red-eye flight. A dash of the coffee city, an infusion of Seattle, with its perpetual drizzle and overpriced coffee giants, just add flavor to your trip. Cannot miss it, right?

But here’s a fun tidbit while you're pretending to enjoy your sandwich at some Seattle airport cafe – Did you know that The state of Alaska, home to our airline for today, is known as 'The Last Frontier', owing to its distance from the lower 48 states. And it's also one of the last places in America you can legally drop a fishing line, without a fishing license, into any body of water and start reeling in your dinner. Absolutely flabbergasting isn't it. Just the kind of useless trivia one needs to regurgitate during layovers.

Moving on, you board your onward flight. Still, in your dashingly economical economy class seat, you might ask, "But what makes Alaska airlines so special?" or "Why, oh why, are we not flying first-class?" Understandable concerns, my dear aviation enthusiast. But I'll have you know that our beloved Alaska Airlines was ranked the highest among traditional carriers for their in-flight services by JD Power. Doesn't this sound more satisfactory than that extra leg-room in first-class? Why pay more when you can experience world-class treatment at a fraction of the price? Tighten that seatbelt and feel proud of your budgeting skills.

After that wholesome blend of excitement, ennui, in-flight snacks puffing hot steam into the sealed cabin, and nostalgia for your bed, you touch down. Hello, warmth of Ixtapa. The soft kiss of the tropical breeze. The scents of palms and sea filling the air. Cherry Capital to Ixtapa, what a journey it has been with Alaska airlines. And remember, my friend, be it a lavish round-trip, last-minute flights, or an optimistic one-way ticket, no experience is essential unless wrapped in humor and a dash of satire. Bon voyage!