Alaska Airlines from Spokane International Airport to Santa Barbara

Oh, how splendid! You've chosen to embark on a flight with Alaska from the lush greenery of Spokane International Airport to the picturesque shores of Santa Barbara. How very...predictable. But don't fret, I'm here to escort you through this joyous journey with a touch of my omnipotent guidance on "Flights", "Airfare" and a whole bunch of other riveting aviation terms. Now fix yourself a drink and put on your reading spectacles, for we're about to dive headfirst into the riveting world of air travel.

Do you fancy the idea of a "Direct flight"? Well, my apologies to say, Alaska Airlines seems to have missed the memo on that count. You can, however, imitate the migratory patterns of Canadian Geese on a "Connecting flight". Ah, the pure delight of spending extra hours surrounded by a symphony of crying babies and snoring adults during a layover, that's truly the stuff dreams are made of, isn't it?

A "Round-trip" flight seems sensible, unless you plan on uprooting your entire life and moving to Santa Barbara, starting afresh as a surfing instructor or perhaps a wine connoisseur. Generally, the "Best time to book" would've been around the time when this airline started its operations in 1932. But don't you worry, you might still be in luck for some "Flight deals" if you know your way around their last-minute flights. Beautiful.

Moving onto cabins, or as I like to call them, airborne cans of social hierarchy. Through a stroke of genius, Alaska Airlines decided to name their classes: First-class, Premium economy and Economy class. In "First-class", your every whim is catered to and the seats - oh the seats! They could well upstage your lazy-boy recliner at home. "Economy class", on the other hand, is a celebration of all things minimalist, including your leg room and complimentary snacks. But hey, at least it guarantees an intimate bonding experience with your fellow passengers.

If you're looking to bring along your entire wardrobe, the "Baggage allowance" might hinder your grand plans. Factoring the cost of your extra bags could well push the "Cheap flights" narrative out of the window. However, if you're into hoarding airline miles, their "Mileage program" known as Alaska's Mileage Plan, lets you earn points that you can put toward free flights, or perhaps more bags? Isn’t that generous?

Now, if your fate hangs in the hands of the "Flight cancellation policy", prepare to unleash your negotiation skills. The policy suggests a fee-less cancellation… if you have divine insight and can cancel within a stipulated time-frame. The in-flight services? Fabulous. Unless you’re a fan of a varied menu or regular beverage service, in which case… less fabulous.

As we wind up this delightfully enlightening rendevouz, here's a fun fact to keep you warm on your journey. Did you know that Alaska, the namesake of our esteemed carrier, has over 3 million lakes? To put that in perspective, you could visit a different lake every day for 8,200 years. Wondrous!

To summarize this exhilarating discourse, flying from Spokane to Santa Barbara is going to be everything you never knew you wanted, and perhaps a little more. Much like breaking a fortune cookie, you never know what you're going to get. So sit back, place your seat in the upright position, and enjoy the ride!