Alaska Airlines from Tulsa International Airport to Sun Valley

Imagine, if you will, stepping aboard an Alaska Airlines aircraft in the heartland, where both sweet tea and the summer heat overflow, then disembarking amongst the snow-covered peaks and crystalline rivers of the Last Frontier -- an experience powered by the magic of 'Flights', and not some secret Narnian wardrobe, I solemnly promise you.

Your one-way ticket out of Tulsa has the exciting potential to turn into a series of round-trip adventures and captivating stories, that will make your neighbor Bob's tales of Wisconsin Dells fall frightfully flat. But thanks to Alaska’s cheap flights, this trip may start at Tulsa International Airport, yet it doesn't have to end in Sun Valley.

It’s as if a higher power looked upon the concept of 'Direct flights' and thought: "Let's add some to intermissions - kind of Playhouse 90 for the weary travelers." How else do you explain the existence of layovers? An unusual concept where you are allowed, nay encouraged, to stretch your legs every few hours and maybe catch up with old Aunt Edna at a coffee shop she frequents. All while your baggage takes a rollercoaster ride beneath your feet. With the joys of connecting flights, you can witness valuable lessons in geography such as a map is not scaled to reflect actual flight times and New York is always somewhere in the middle of your trip even when it’s far away from your destination.

Part of the charm of Alaska Airlines is their exclusivity— they don’t offer an ordinary red-eye flight where you board as energetic humans and deplane as awfully endearing imitation of a zombie. No, no, their last-minute flights provide a generous buffer to soak up the captivating night views of the places you thought you knew. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to participate in their mileage program rewarding, yes you guessed it, frequent flyers. Truly a golden example of positive reinforcement in the aviation industry.

Now, remember folks, when it comes to air travel it always boils down to ‘The Best time to book.’ Those small yet powerful words have led to countless family feuds and credit card debts. But fear not! There's an easy remedy. Alaska provides such sweet flight deals that you can embark upon a new trip every other weekend without invoking the wrath of your bank account or significant other.

As you make your way through the in-flight services, don't forget to enjoy a little trivia snack! Did you know that Alaska has the highest concentration of bears per square mile in the entire universe? Or should I say the bears have the highest concentration of humans? After all, they were there first. Respect your fuzzy neighbors, folks. When in Alaska, you can get up close and personal with the local wildlife.

Alaska Airlines demonstrated growth from beginner level, from their beginnings as a single-engine aircraft service to being one of the top-rated airlines, with services ranging from domestic flights to international flights. Better make good use of the economy class, folks, because with their barely existent flight cancellation policy, you can be devoid of grief and full of hope that your travel plans will be realized as planned.

But before you jump on the next flight, remember that great power comes with great baggage allowance, and no dear John or Jane, you cannot take your entire winter wardrobe for a weekend trip! And while you’re weaving tales of your adventures as the ‘First-class’ traveller, let it be known that it is the journey that matters, not class wars among the aisles.

So, rally your holiday spirit, my fellow travelers, because Alaska Airlines is ready to whisk you away from Tulsa International Airport to the icy wonder of Sun Valley. With their First-Class in-flight services and a little help from their friendly mascot, Chester the Eskimo, you'll begin to wonder why you didn't book this flight sooner.