Alaska Airlines from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to Washington, D.C.

Dear distinguished world-trotter, if you find pleasure in the cosmic ballet of almighty aluminium birds soaring high up in Heaven's vault, then I prithee, consider taking a fantastical flight from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to the political whirlwind that is Washington, D.C.. Behold as our magical metal Pegasus called Alaska Airlines embraces the firmament with a nigh poetic grace, that Ignatius of Loyola himself might shed a tear of divine joy.

Flee the mundanity of terrestrial locomotion and board one of Alaska's splendid non-stop flights - a concept so liberating that it could make the likes of Da Vinci green with envy, or at the very least, a fanciful shade of chartreuse. Just envisage breaking free from St Louis' gravitational tendrils and not touching terra firma again until you're amidst the hive-mind intensity of our nation's great capital, without the intrusion of a pesky layover or labyrinth-like connecting flights. Ah, the simplicity!

Every flight with Alaska, whether it be a modest hop across state lines or an epic intercontinental odyssey, is a theatrical spectacle of altitude and attitude. And should you be one of those privileged souls opting to educate the inside of their eyelids in first-class, prepare to be cocooned in a cloud of comfort with, dare I say, a tangible halo of privilege surrounding you. Yes, first-class is so incredibly coddling here that peacocks might turn pink with jealousy and your domestic cat would demand an upgrade. The bourgeoisie at its best. On a lighter note, those opting for economy class or preposterous premium economy, -fear not, for you’ll still enjoy benevolent treatment, albeit without the plush peacock-feather footstools.

Now, let's divert your wandering eyes towards an astonishing fact about the state of Alaska, birthplace of our beloved airborne stallion. Did you know that this largest yet least densely populated state, is also the only one that has coastlines on three different seas - the Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and the Bering Sea? Such geographical grandness matches the temperament of the state's eponymous flight deals, making it a fitting pairing as harmonious as a dish of foie gras and a Sauternes, or if you're on a budget, fish sticks and tartar sauce.

Once entranced in the cosmic tango above Earth’s constraining surface, you’ll be lured by captivating in-flight services akin to a siren’s call, just without the unfortunate aftermath of crashing into rocks. Then when you deboard, refreshed and rejuvenated, in Washington, D.C., you may perform the touchstone dance of victory with renewed fervor.

Dear traveller, in this modern era of ours, where, for every action, there's an immediate social media reaction, why wouldn't you relish the thought of Instagramming your heavenly journey aboard the charm offensive that is an Alaska flight?

From the azure MidAmerican sky to the politically saturated D.C. landscape, savor the voyage inside your aerial ark. Go forth, enlightened journeyer, and fly like a cherub atop a rainbow-tinged cloud, sporting an ethereal glow of liberating joy as only those on direct flights can. Also, don't forget to check Alaska's crystal clear flight cancellation policy before you 'fly away'. It’s as easy as popping bubble wrap.

So, whether it's last-minute or impeccably planned, for business or leisure, one-way or roundtrip, on giant-winged metal bird Alaska, you're always flying first-class, irrespective of your actual boarding pass. Travel as never before, and let your mile-high dreams take wing.