Alaska Airlines from Omaha to Dayton International Airport

Now ordinarily, one might sheepishly mention that a direct flight from Omaha to Dayton via Alaska would be like driving a golf cart to the moon – unorthodox, time-consuming, and (unless you're genuinely a thrill-seeker) a tad irrational. However, when I remembered the sheer fun of Alaska flights, the irresistible allure of in-flight services that come with a decadent dash of Alaskan quirkiness, and the chance to rack up mileage in their lucrative frequent flyer program, the concept seemed suddenly enchanting, practically enchanting.

Some of you mere mortals might still be questioning the sanity of this adventure, so let me break it down for you. Flat, corn-soaked Nebraska to Ohio, the heartland of invention, non-stop? My dear reader, where's the excitement in that? Where's the story you will tell at dinner parties or text in desperate attempts to provide an interesting reply to the 'WYD' messages on Sunday afternoons?

Now imagine inserting Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun, right into the middle of that journey. It's like stuffing a flaming sword into a custard pie - unexpected, undeniably dangerous, but wouldn't you want a slice of that pie?

'But, what about my baggage allowance?' some of you might ask, clinging to the practicalities of travel as if they were a lifeline in this ludicrous narrative I'm spinning. Ah yes, the trusty airline would naturally offer a generous baggage allowance - sufficient, I imagine, to pack woollies for the Alaskan sojourn, Dayton's demands, and even a lawn gnome or two.

You mustn't forget that, in 2019, Alaska became the U.S state having the highest percentage of people who walk to work. Just like these intrepid Alaskan pedestrians, isn't it high time for you to step out of your comfort zone too? Talk about a random yet oddly motivating snippet of information!

And now, on to the consideration of the best time to book. You could follow one of those 'logical' guides detailing the exact time and date to snag the best deals, predict the busiest and quietest seasons, and other such dull speculations. Or you could put your sense of adventure at the helm and book a last-minute flight on a whimsical Friday afternoon post a tequila sunrise, a sunrise I mean.

And speaking of airfare, it's quite the romp to hunt for cheap flights, isn't it? Like a scavenger hunt set by Price Gods. The thrill of competition, the haze of desperation, and finally, the sweet taste of victory, or crushing defeat, whatever the outcome may be, isn't it about the journey and not just the destination?

Regardless of the class you book—be it a shoestring budget invitation to the economy class, a mid-range dalliance with the premium economy, or a no-holds-barred plunge into the lushness of the first-class—the Alaska flights assure comfort, class, and the irreplaceable flavor of the frontier.

Moving on to the itinerary aspects, I feel earnestly inclined to recommend a late-night red-eye flight. Discover the strange joy of having your circadian rhythms blitzed to smithereens, only to synthesize them anew, all in the hallowed confines of an Alaska aircraft.

And finally, let us ruminate on flight schedules. Would it not be fittingly absurd to plot a course via Alaska, significantly extending your flight duration, all in the spirit of fun and adventure? But mark my words, dear reader, no matter the ungainly hour or the absurdity of the route, there's an inextricable bond that this journey will forge between you, the earth, the air, and if I may add, the universal spirit of whimsy.

So, I adjure you to embrace the madness, take the leap, and book that Nebraska-to-Alaska-to-Ohio trip today, and enter the retired frequent flyer elite. After all, isn't life itself an adventure? A banal one-way flight? Or an audacious round-trip via Alaska? The choice is yours.