Alaska Airlines from Reno to New York Stewart International Airport

So, you're thinking about hitching a ride on an Alaskan tin can, a.k.a an Alaska Airlines plane, from the biggest little city in the world (Reno, for those not in the know) to the third official five boroughs back door, Stewart International Airport in the 'Big Apple'? Oh boy, have you got an adventure lined up!

If you fancy the idea of a non-stop flight, sorry to burst your bubble—but unless you're part bird, you're going to be disappointed. Alaska Airlines apparently likes to savour the trip and so should you! With a delightful layover ready to pop up when you least expect it, you're in for a treat. Joy all-around!

And let’s not even talk about airfare. It’s quite, well, ‘competitive’—read ‘exorbitant’. Cheap flights anyone? Well keep dreaming, unless your idea of 'cheap' involves sacrificing next month’s rent. Or as the airlines like to call it, providing a top-tier service. Evidently, ‘top-tier’ involves a game of Tetris with your knees and the seat in front of you.

Upon booking your flight deal, remember the golden rule: the best time to book is when you should have booked last month. Why, you may ask? Oh, just because airlines adore the heightening stress levels in travellers who ‘might have missed a deal!’ It really warms the cockles of their wallet, I mean heart…

Now, economy class is always an option if you enjoy being crammed in a seat with someone's elbow claiming your armrest. Or hey, if you've got money to burn, try out first-class. Imagine this: enjoying six precious inches of additional legroom while sipping a lukewarm coffee that costs more than your car payment. Luxury?

Oh, and if you subscribe to Alaska Airlines' frequent flyer program, they'll thank you for your loyalty by generously offering you the ‘chance’ to earn ‘miles’ which you can ‘redeem’. It’s kind of like telling your kids that doing the laundry could earn them a trip to Disneyland one day. in 50 years. If they wash clothes from the entire neighbourhood. Every day. For free.

Now, my amiable globetrotter, let’s talk baggage allowance. You know, that beautiful moment when you discover weightlifting is not something restricted to gyms. And remember, airlines do charge you for your burgeoning biceps. Don't fret though, because you can always pay more to literally watch them throw your luggage onto the runway.

For all the ‘joys’ associated with your journey, we thought it worthwhile to share a random fact about Alaska to get your spirits back up. Did you know that Alaskans are allowed to shoot bears, but waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is forbidden? Talk about priorities, right? Guess you better keep that camera at bay if you stumble upon a snoozing grizzly during your upcoming adventure.

Total travel time? Well, with a momentous layover and the prompt efficiency of our dear airport workers, your flight duration is a mere day. Perfect for those who have always dreamed of spending 24 hours in an airborne aluminium tube with shrill crying babies as your flight’s official soundtrack. That’s your dream, right?

In conclusion, buckle up for the ride of your life—from Reno to Stewart International, via our delightful detour, all aboard Alaska Airlines. Bon Voyage!