Alaska Airlines from Puerto Vallarta to Central Illinois Regional Airport

So, you've decided to fly Alaska Airlines from the sunbathed shores of Puerto Vallarta to the prairies of Central Illinois. A smidge different from your usual 'one-way ticket to party town'. Well done, darling. You're officially embracing your adventurous side. It's long overdue. Also, kudos on making the practical choice of Alaska, an airline known for being as exciting as toast. But of course, very reliable.

Now, don't just constrain yourself to 'direct flights' because who doesn't love a good hearty layover? Just think about it — the chance to roam another city's airport, shopping for generic fridge magnets, and relieving airport lounges of their free peanuts — it's a no-brainer, am I right?

Let's take a moment to highlight your journey from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Central Illinois Regional Airport, USA. Ah, the glamour. It's approximately a 4 to 5-hour long affair. Do note, this doesn't include a layover, potentially chosen by you for the joys mentioned earlier. The flight duration should give you plenty of time to finish a thrilling in-flight magazine cover to cover. Because who needs Netflix, when you have an in-flight magazine about grass growth in Alaska!

And speaking about thrills dear reader, here's a little-known fact about Alaska — The state has over 3 million lakes! Now, isn't that just mind-blowing? I can tell you're absolutely riveted right now. Who wouldn't want to know that about a state that you're not even flying to?

Now, from some brilliant first-hand airline reviews, it has been brought to our attention that Alaska has a pretty decent 'flight cancellation policy.' Cancel any time prior to the flight? You bet! Of course, you'll be left to your own devices to find an alternative ride to your destination but hey, adventure calls, doesn't it?

The food on board? Oh, you're in for a treat! Elevate your plane food experience with Alaska's in-flight services. Feast on an assortment of microwaved culinary delights that, let's face it, are going to be the culinary high point of your trip. And Quibble not, dear traveller about the 'extra charges'. As they say, class has no price tag and you’ll be confounded by the depths of your inner gourmand.

Being a 'frequent flyer, you've wisely chosen 'economy class'—the 'premium economy’' just doesn’t have the same homey comfort of having your knees implanted in the back of the fellow traveller sitting in front of you. And don't forget, Alaska Airlines is known for its generous 'baggage allowance'. A mere 50 pounds can separate you from your ever-important collection of novelty tees and that fabulous sombrero. Restraining oneself is truly an overrated virtue!

Of course, 'the best time to book' is anytime when the price isn’t skyrocketing. In between manically refreshing the page hoping the prices will magically drop, you’ll have a perfect distraction. It's thrilling stuff! But remember, patience is a virtue, dear voyager. It is well-known that automatically refreshing a page repeatedly increasing the likelihood of a cheap flight by 0.0001%. Or so I was told by a shaman at a solar eclipse party.

So, brace yourself for the ride from sunny Puerto Vallarta to the exciting lands of Central Illinois Regional Airport. You might not arrive in the style of a first-class diva or business-class sublime creature. But you will arrive in the riveting fashion of a true economy class hero, the kind who can power through a 4-hour treasure trove of inflight magazine gems.