Alaska Airlines from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Monterey

Well, isn't it just peachy that you've decided to take a trip from the thriving metropolis of Northern Kentucky and grace the stunning vistas of Monterey with your radiant presence? And, let's just add another round of applause for your decision to consider flying Alaska. Truly, well done! Your marked genius does not go unnoticed.

Now, let's get down to business. The key words for our magical journey today are "flights," "airfare," and my personal favorite, "layover."

As we all know, Kentucky and Monterey share little, save for the fact that they both exist within the somewhat united, United States. Thus, one must embark on the slightly less magical journey known as a "flight" to get from one to the other. However, fear not! There is no better company to entrust this mildly terrifying endeavor to, than Alaska airlines.

Fun fact about Alaska Airlines: It hails from the largest state in the U.S.—Alaska. A state that, interestingly, has more land mass than Texas, California, and Montana combined, leaving the Texan "everything's bigger" motto in its glacial dust.

Alaska, renowned for its meticulous punctuality (let's all just pretend for a moment), offers direct flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the city of Monterey. These are shockingly labeled as "non-stop" flights. Groundbreaking, I know.

The airfare, as one might expect, is slightly overpriced for the promise of being transported via a large metal tube at high speeds and soaring heights, but at least it’s cheaper than ordering space food from that enigmatic fellow named Bezos. Also, you'll get free pretzels, so it's practically a win-win situation.

Should one choose to torture oneself with the scenic route—aka "connecting flights"—you will have the divine pleasure of a layover. During this timeless vacuum, one might contemplate the mysteries of life or perhaps even make a desperate sprint to your next gate, dodging the ever-vigilant airport carts en route. Dreams really do come true!

One surprisingly convenient aspect of flying with Alaska is its baggage allowance, which remains consistent whether you've decided on the perilous journey solo ("one-way") or are masochistic enough to return by the same means ("round-trip"). Either way, rest easy knowing that your overpacked suitcase full of those absolutely necessary seven pairs of shoes will be accommodated.

Looking to secure the ultimate 'luxury' experience? You should definitely go for the "first-class". No tiny pretzel packs here, oh no! They’ll serve you a full-course meal on what appears to be the world's tiniest dinner set. It’s rather like dining at a doll's house tea party at 30,000 feet. Mesmerizing!

The airline’s frequent flyer or mileage program, known as the Mileage Plan, is the height of delight for those who enjoy convoluted systems of point-earning and redemption. Collect points for spending exorbitant amounts of money or fly often enough to become all too familiar with the in-flight services.

And for those considering a last-minute adventure or are gluttons for punishment (known elsewhere as ‘flight delays and cancellations’), don’t worry! They’ve got a policy for that too!

So go forth, valiant voyager, be the captain of your own adventure and book that ticket with Alaska. Remember, there's no time like the present or, at the very least, no time like when you've left everything till the last minute. Happy travels!