Alaska Airlines from Orlando to Rickenbacker International Airport

We all know that one of the greatest measures of a traveler's bravery isn't facing off with a grizzly bear in Yellowstone or swimming with sharks in Australia. Oh, no. It's overcoming the ever daunting, adventurous plane ride – in particular: the grandiose journey from the sunshine state of Florida to Rickenbacker International Airport, Ohio. Yes, traversing the country by flight requires an amalgamation of courage, patience, and a quite solid resistance to pesky flight boredom. And let’s not forget to mention, a tight grip on your wallet too!

Now, if you're planning on booking this daunting trip with our chic friends from the north, the Alaska Airlines (not really Alaskan by the way, but headquartered in Seattle, but we’ll keep that as our little secret), brace yourself for a euphoria of ‘excitement’.

Among the things you'll be offered are, oh dare we say, the spectacular option of ‘direct flights’ and ‘connecting flights.’ Have you ever asked yourself the existential question: What's more thrilling than one take-off and landing in a day? Well, dear traveler, two take-offs and landings, of course! The mere thought of not one, but two invigorating airport security checks and layovers that allow you a tantalising sneak-peek into a random airport's duty-free makes the heart flutter faster, or at least give you added mileage on your step counter.

Ah, speaking about mileage, did you know about Alaska airlines' wondrous ‘mileage program’? It’s the modern day gold hunt, only, instead of sifting through dirt, you sift through numerous emails and read small grey letters, for the reward that’s made up of points that will get you goodies (probably after your round-trip and completing the long overdue report for your boss, but we digress).

Do have a swift peek at your ‘baggage allowance’ which is, in simple terms, akin to solving a 'simple' calculus problem. If you successfully calculate what 55 inches equate to in terms of t-shirts, jeans, shoes, toiletries (miniature ones, mind you), plus the stylish hat you will absolutely require for the elegant outings in Ohio, then dear friend, hats off to you! You are ready for your maiden voyage to Ohio!

Alaska, the airline's namesake, is actually larger than all but 18 sovereign countries, making it the true land of the giants. Of course, that is absolutely relevant to your trip, and surely you'll feel that Alaska sized spaciousness in your economy or first-class seating. Nothing screams luxury more than a piece of sky-high real-estate that fits, well, not more than pretty much just you (or a squirrel if you prefer furry travel companions).

After you have marvelled at the sheer talents of describing ‘in-flight services’ at a symphony of ‘comfort’ and ‘style’, but instead translates into plastic wrapped chicken or beef (that mystery will never be solved) and headphones that will invariably play the harmonious tune of the high-pitched whirr of plane engines, you're must be all pumped up for your journey!

But wait, there’s more. Just as you navigate these labyrinth-like choices, there comes the crucial matter of timing – the best time to book. Like an enigmatic artefact located by interpreting obscure clues in ancient texts, the ‘Cheapest Airfares’ vary from the phase of the moon, global coffee consumption and of course, how many funny cat videos appeared today on the internet.

Well, now that you are thoroughly armed for your epic adventure from Orlando to Rickenbacker, we bow and wish you good luck, brave traveler. May the in-flight peanuts be plenty and your seat recline the full promised 3 inches!