Alaska Airlines from Portland International Airport to Detroit

Dear reader, I know you're contemplating taking Alaska Airlines from the locally sourced, craft-beer-loving, free-range chicken petting city of Portland to Detroit, the grinding gears of the Motor City. And why wouldn’t you? Direct flights infused with a robust blend of cold Alaskan wind, exclusive to Alaska Airlines – a delightful aid for digestion of your Portland’s artisanal doughnuts and coffee.

Now, let's break down the flight duration. You can opt for a non-stop flight, where you're trapped in a metal tube hurtling through the sky for around four hours. For the brave, we have connecting flights, a thrilling game of "Will I Make It?" as you sprint through the labyrinthine expanse of the layover airport with only minutes to spare. Which path will you choose? Oh, the suspense!

Alternatively, why not consider the go-to choice for masochists and night owls alike—the red-eye flight. You can delve into the enchanting world of four hours of desperate attempts to get comfortable in an economy class seat sized for a 10-year-old while enduring the in-flight services. Enjoy half a cup of flat soda and a fun-size bag of pretzels, a fitting banquet for this airborne odyssey.

Oh, and here's an alluring fact about 'The Last Frontier' state also known as Alaska, which also happens to be home base for our favorite airborne transporter. Alaska is the only state in the US that can be typed on one row of a traditional English QWERTY keyboard. Outrageous, right? Try it. And to think, you thought this was just about airfare.

And on the chance that you’re a spontaneous, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants-type of traveler, there’s always room for exploiting the adrenaline rush that comes with last-minute flights. There's nothing quite like shelling out the big bucks for an impromptu adventure to Detroit, fueled by the promise of automotive manufacturing and coney dogs.

For our frequent flyers, there's the delightful 'Don't Bother Me, I Fly Every Week' business class. Sip on that half glass of flat white wine while scoffing at those peasants strugglers behind the curtain in economy class. Soak in the warm fuzzy feeling in your heart (or is that just the wine?) as you think about all those frequent flyer miles neatly stacking up for that trip you'll book when you're a retiree.

If you’re a price-you-pay-is-the-price-you-want type, an economy class ticket might be your round-trip ticket to unpretentious travel. The best time to book these cheap flights is probably around three monetary crises ago, but who’s keeping track, right? And if you're feeling particularly bougie on a budget, you could always spring for the premium economy. Luxuriate in an extra inch of legroom and a complimentary tweet about your fancy upgrade.

Got a budget bigger than George Clooney's Lake Como getaway? Enter first-class, where flight attendants treat you like the royalty you obviously are, serving actual food on actual plates. Are you sure we're still talking about flights and not a five-star restaurant?

So, put on your bravest face, pack your baggage allowance of pretension (and at least a pair of socks) and embark on this sky-shattering journey to the Motor City with Alaska Airlines. Detroit awaits, Portlandian! Wouldn’t it be ironic if you actually enjoyed the flight more than even Detroit?