Alaska Airlines from Sacramento to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Oh, how wonderful, you're planning a trip to the great midwestern metropolis that is the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. And, how interesting, you're starting this epic expedition right from Sacramento (a city known for its absolutely riveting political happenings) on none other than an Alaska flight. You really do know how to pick 'em!

Geography lesson for the day: Although Alaska Airlines namesake hails from the state of Alaska in the far northwest of North America, its hub is actually in Washington. The airline has earned itself a standing ovation for providing direct flights, connecting flights, red-eye flights, and quite possibly the most charming airline meals you'll ever have the pleasure to nibble on. Go figure!

While there might be a few who prefer to spend their hard-earned bucks on last-minute flights or even flight deals, you are thankfully not one of them. You obviously respect your bank account and know better than to fall for those sweet siren calls of “Cheap flights, get your cheap flights here!” Bravo! You understand that haste often leads to frivolous spending. Instead, you choose the much wiser path of booking your airfare in advance.

Now, moving onto the scrumptious slice of luxury that is the mileage program. Ah, the benefits of being a frequent flyer! The upgrades to premium economy, the extra baggage allowance, the superior in-flight services reserved for the truly jet-set crowd...it almost seems unfair for those not in the know, doesn't it? A moment of silence please for the sad souls stuck in economy class.

Moreover, do you know what makes Alaska Airlines so impeccably delightful apart from the complimentary pretzels and astonishingly polite flight attendants? It's the splendid options it supplies regarding the flight schedule. You get to choose from the wide array of one-way or round-trip flights (depending on how soon you actually want to return from the festive land of Minnesota).

Also, just to sprinkle in an equally random and intriguing fact about Alaska, The Last Frontier (possibly also a great tagline for a horror flick?) here it is. Did you know that about one in every 78 Alaskans is a pilot? An interesting nugget for your next conversation with your seatmate as you ascend into the clouds, courtesy Alaska airlines.

In a nutshell, whether you're elevating yourself to the elite stratosphere of business class or slumming it in first-class (what an ordeal!), your impending voyage from Sacramento to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on an Alaska flight will surely be a trip to remember. Just sit back, enjoy the inflight entertainment, and maybe check out the flight cancellation policy (just in case Minnesota isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be).

One more tip, always remember to write a scintillating airline review once you land. Because giving back, no matter how sarcastically, is always a noble thing to do.