Alaska Airlines from Vancouver to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

Alaska’s state bird, the mighty ptarmigan—the chicken with a fur coat - makes some people wonder if perhaps the entire state should be placed within a ‘Do Not Fly Over’ zone. But then you'd have missed the extraordinary treat that is flying from Vancouver to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Alaska Airlines. From its Celebrity Chef-inspired “Just-A-Grain-Crumb-Short-Of-Overindulgence” Economy class meals to its “Your-Own-Hotel-Room-In-The-Sky” First Class cabins, it's clear that Alaska Airlines has put significant alterations into the air travel rulebook.

With a choice of Direct flights and Connecting flights, Alaska Airlines caters to both those who wish to enjoy the landscapes and espresso bars of connecting airports, and to those who just want to get to their destination as fast as a ptarmigan in a jet stream. Alluring as they are, let’s puncture the romantic bubble of the Layover for now and inspect the charms of the non-stop ride.

The typical Non-stop flight from Vancouver to Savannah takes about five hours, which may seem like a rather lengthy Flight duration but trust me, Alaska Airlines has that all sorted. Bills, payments, taxes? Mundane terrestrial matters that are best discarded at the door of the mighty aluminum bird, for within its confines, time is but a slave to whims.

For instance, five in-flight hours allows for just enough time to peruse the Alaska Airlines In-flight magazine, featuring pieces that cover a range of topics from the history of knitted bag-covers to the sociological impact of blueberry muffin consumption. It’s not merely a magazine, but a scholarly journal aspiring to penetrate the profound mysteries of the air travel experience.

And let us not forget the in-flight services, including three blockbuster movies complete with plotlines that in no way reflect your present reality of sitting 35,000 feet above the ground. And those needing to make the most of the stratospheric office should consider the Business class, where the Wi-Fi signal is rumored to be picked directly from a passing satellite.

As we all know, timing is everything when it comes to nabbing that lucrative airfare deal. Some say the Best time to book is precisely 47.3 days in advance during a lunar eclipse. But let's deflate that myth; the fact is that great Flight deals on Alaska Airlines can be found round-the-clock, or should we say round-the-globe?

And let’s not forget the Baggage allowance. The airline has a unique tiered system, where passengers' luggage allowances increase in proportion to the number of checked bag fees collected over the years. Carry-on bags are free for everyone unless, of course, they exceed the unwieldy weight of a baby ptarmigan.

Then there's the Alaska Airlines' Frequent Flyer program, appropriately titled, "You-Fly-We-Bribe". With every Mileage point, passengers rake in, the closer they are to obtaining a life-size cardboard cutout of the airline's mascot - Pete the Ptarmigan. And really, who wouldn’t want that sitting next to them on their next Arctic adventure?

In the unlikely event that you must pull the ejection seat handle (translation: change your plans), Alaska Airlines' Flight cancellation policy has you neatly covered with options for a reschedule, credit for future travel, or a refund – any of which, oddly, do not require you to sing the Alaskan state song to the customer service representative on the line.

So give an air-hug to the Last-minute flights, the red-eye departures, the glorious uncertainties and the certainties of air travel, and buckle up to explore the distinct charm of the Alaskan hospitality in the air. As the ptarmigans quirkily epitomize the spirit of Alaska - unique, full of surprises and redefining survival in style - you can expect an airline from the state named ‘The Last Frontier’ to be nothing less.