Alaska Airlines from Santa Barbara to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease

So, you've finally made up your mind! You're about to trade the sunny beaches of Santa Barbara, for the historic charm of Portsmouth. And how have you decided to make this momentous journey? By flying Alaska Airlines, no less. Well, aren't you just going places! Let's delve into the nitty-gritties of your impending escapade.

As you're probably already aware, Alaska Airlines (funnily enough not from Alaska, but Seattle, though it's named after it, as Alaska is the 'last frontier' of the USA) offers flights from Santa Barbara to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. However, there's a slight catch here. You won't find any vaunted direct flights or non-stop options here. But let’s face it, those are for the dull and unadventurous. A layover or two just adds a dash of spice to your travel experience. A novice huffing over the absence of a direct route? Nah, you're an intermediate traveler who revels in the thrill of connecting flights. Where's the fun in traveling if you can't brag about your layover in an exotic city like... Seattle?

Now, moving on to the airfare, which is, let’s admit it, everyone’s secret arch-nemesis. Lucky for you, Alaska Airlines offers the most pocket-friendly options. You can go for a round-trip or a one-way ticket depending on your plans (and how tired you are of the “California Dreamin’”). And who knows? Those looking for some spontaneity might even find some thrilling last-minute flights. Sure, you might have to exchange a few extra green bucks for the thrill, but then bragging rights come at a price, right?.

Ensuring smooth flying, Alaska Airlines also provides you with some rather comfortable inflight services. Sip hot coffee or take a snooze. Catching some sleep in economy class while your neighbor tries to decipher War and Peace has its own charm (mind you, we're completely ignoring the first-class here - that’s just too posh a territory for our adventurous self). But worry not, your comfort isn’t compromised even in economy. Alaska Airlines provides premium economy options too – a little extra legroom to rescue you from those midflight charley horses.

Now here comes my favorite part. The baggage allowance! Every traveler's nightmare wrapped up in a few innocuous sounding words. However, Alaska Airlines with its reasonable policy ensures that you don't have to employ advanced physics to cram your life into your luggage. Look it up in advance, space your stuff smartly and you'll do just fine.

Plus, the frequent flyer miles are another bonus. Alaska's own Mileage Program allows you to reap benefits for your loyalty. Be sure to sign up, fly often and let the miles rack up!

Lastly, you’re not going on your journey without some trivia, are you? Did you know that Alaska is the only state in America that can be typed on one row of a traditional English QWERTY keyboard? Bet you didn't. So, as you fly over the state and glance down (if your connecting flight happens to pass over it), you might just have a fun fact to share with your fellow passengers.

So, let's summarize what we have learnt. There's no flight schedule that is too daunting, no cheap flight that is too uncomfortable, no baggage allowance that is too restrictive and certainly no flight cancellation policy too complex for a seasoned traveling stalwart like you. Happy flying!