Alaska Airlines from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

To those in the mood for adventure, where skyscrapers of ice sneak up to kiss the Northern Lights and polar bears play hockey on a luminescent ice rink, I present to you, Alaska! Blessed with breathtaking beauty, Alaska also offers something quite unique, something you could call... a flight of fantasy. How you might ask? By taking one of the innumerable flights from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, a spot of civilizational comfort amidst the wilderness, bound to the illustrious Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with the harmony of jazz notes trailing in the sky behind it.

Now, the Alaska wisdom whispers to act smart. They suggest finding the ‘best time to book’ are Tuesdays at 3 pm. As they say in the frontier, “The early bird traps the beaver.” The only problem? Beavers are nocturnal. Oh, the irony! Alas! My appreciation for the Alaskan wit is as boundless as the state itself.

True to its spirit, Alaska keeps things accessible yet unpredictable. Maybe you’ll get a direct flight, wafting through the clouds without a worry. Or, you may get connecting flights, which in an ideal world are dreaded, but in Alaska? It's like rendezvousing with destiny at a scenic layover. Or, picture this: you take a red-eye flight, soaring over the ether, flirting with the aurora borealis. Magical, ain't it?

For my worldly indulgers preferring luxury up in the azure, you could flounce off in a first-class or premium economy aisle. The comfort is outstanding, like a polar bear on a seal diet, enormous and satisfied. Even economy class is no less. On Alaska, it’s an egalitarian seat - but on the rocky precipice of comfort and a memorable journey.

Now, the peculiarly mundane bugbear for travellers: the baggage allowance. But in Alaska, it’s the opportunity to carry a piece of the glacier or a monumental Alaskan pinecone! (Note: Actual glaciers might be tricky to check in). The flight duration from Sitka to New Orleans feels like a blink of a sleepy walrus. And for those of our dear frequent flyers, welcome to the snug comfort of an extravagant mileage program. As they say, if a grizzly can keep coming for the juicy salmon by the river, you can return for a ravishing Alaskan experience.

And oh, how could I forget the all-important in-flight services on Alaska? Tailored with Alaskan amore, they promise satisfaction beyond the pedestrian ‘airline reviews’. Do you know the primary sustenance provided? Alaska's state fish - salmon! Cooked to perfection. Once known as “Russian America”, Alaska does retain some Slavic tendencies, and it wouldn't be surprising if your flight attendant suddenly bursts into a vibrant rendition of "Kalinka".

However, for those brave explorers of the last-minute flights, here's a piece of advice: The Alaskan weather, just like its wildlife, is endearingly unpredictable, and might just sneak up on you like a playful Orca breaching in the Pacific. Thus, being aware of the flight cancellation policy is to your advantage, as Alaskan as wielding an ice-shovel during a cold rush.

By now, it should be quite clear that flying Alaska isn't just about hopping between destinations. It's an experience that makes you wink at the absurd, the unexpected, and the hilariously wonderful. It's a flight where you take off with the spirit of adventure and land with a smirk full of stories to tell. But, just remember this gem from our Alaskan treasure trove of wisdom: "An eskimo without a dogsled is like a salmon without a river!" Translation? Enjoy the journey as much as the destination!

One random fun fact about Alaska before you sign-off, did you know that it's the only state capable of typing its name on one row of a QWERTY keyboard? Even their keystrokes are thrillingly scenic!

Travel safe, travel exciting, travel Alaska!