Alaska Airlines from Detroit to Denver International Airport

Dear budding globetrotter, let me supercharge your travel game with some inside scoop on taking the canary yellow skies with Alaska. Don't worry, it's both rollicking and reliable, just like that dependable unicorn we all have in our lives. Buckle up as we embark on a digital voyage from Detroit to Denver. No, you’re not hallucinating; you are just about to hop on that imaginary flight along with the hummingbirds of your imagination.

Now, if you hunt around the Internet or the antique institution they call a travel agency (remember those?), you could unearth some tantalizingly cheap flights. Still, I beseech you, resist the siren's call. We're not penny-pinching minions here, we seek quality, comfort, and possibly a complimentary packet of peanuts. So, we choose none other than the carriers known as Alaska Airlines, the airline that shares its name with our frosty friend of a state up North.

Might I mention, Alaska is the only state in the US that can boast of having navigable waterways that cover more than 3,500 miles. That's longer than the entire west coast of the US! However, for our soil and sky adventure, this tidbit affords us naught but some random cocktail party banter (and an unexpected laugh!).

Let’s get to picking your flight. When procuring tickets, you have the option of round-trip or one-way. And be certain you’re not booking a red-eye flight unless you enjoy uncanny resemblances to a sleep-deprived raccoon over brunch in Denver.

Consider direct flights. We choose "non-stop" like a sugar rush at a kid's birthday party. Connecting flights are as appealing as an uninvited layover at your grandmother-in-law's. Plus, when flying non-stop, you evade the torment of having to wrestle with the tumultuous love triangle between you, your luggage, and the baggage carousel.

As for the seat, economy class is just fine if you're up for an average legroom challenge. For those seeking a touch more exclusivity and luxury, we have the first-class. It's a bit like the difference between having an ordinary smile, and one that's been meticulously curated by a sought-after orthodontist operating out of a swanky uptown tower.

While we're speaking about luxury, how about joining that sweet sounding mileage program? Frequent flyer status is not just about ladder lingo. It's more gratifying than being dubbed the Mayor on Foursquare (another antique for you). And it doesn't just give you gate-side bragging rights; it means lounge access, priority boarding, and sufficient legroom to execute a fully-extended kickline routine if you so wish.

As for in-flight services, one needs to know Alaska Airlines like you know the back of your hand or the wifi password home. You can be sure to be pampered with ambiently lit cabins, device-friendly environments, and meals that'd make even the snobbiest of food critics raise their eyebrows with pleasant surprise.

And for our nervous nellies, Alaska Airlines follows a flexible flight cancellation policy. Because life happens and sometimes, even the best-laid plans have to morph into spontaneous "staycations."

So, there you have it, fellow explorer. By the end of this, not only are you more enlightened about your flying venture with Alaska Airlines but also well-armed with a random fun fact about Alaska state. Next time you're on a trivia night, remember to thank me! For now, safe travels and blue skies to you. Prepare for take-off; Denver awaits!