Alaska Airlines from Yakima to Tulsa International Airport

Well, well, well… isn't someone in for a treat? Yakima to Tulsa, you say? Oh goodie, let's celebrate because nothing screams adventure and excitement quite like a flight from Yakima, Washington to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oh, and not just any flight either, an Alaska Airlines flight no less. Really, stop. You're spoiling us.

You know what they say about the best laid plans. More importantly, you know what they don't say about the best flights? They don't mention the word 'Alaska' and 'direct flights' in the same sentence. A direct flight from Yakima to Tulsa? Ha! Good one. It's like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny; wonderful to imagine but doesn’t exist in real life.

What you're looking at here is more of a flight-sandwich, with the juicy center of layovers to bite into. Yes, my dear soon-to-be frequent flyer on this very specific route, you can kiss the thought of a non-stop flight goodbye, say hello to connecting flights. You for sure will have a layover in Seattle or Portland. What's not to love about an unscheduled tour of the Pacific Northwest, right?

I mean, really, why would you want to limit yourself to one aircraft when you can sample two or maybe three? It's like a buffet of air travel, and you've got a first-class ticket. Or economy class. Or premium economy, depending on how much you're willing to auction off your comfort and legroom for the sake of airfare. But really, variety is the spice of life and your in-flight services so let’s mix it up a bit!

Speaking of menu, while you’re sampling the all-encompassing flight experience on your itinerary, don’t forget to enjoy the airline’s proud offering of ‘Baggage allowance’. It is, without a doubt, the main course in any airline's spectacular buffet of services. Specifically, for our charming Alaska Airlines, you can enjoy the privilege of checking a bag for just $30. That's right, for less than the cost of, say, a week's groceries or a decent steak dinner, your bag - yes, the one you own - can accompany you on your journey. Exciting, isn't it?

And let's talk about Alaska, considering it's the namesake of the airline carrying you to Tulsa. Do you know that it's the state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work? Now, isn’t that a fun trivia to remember while you're zooming through the air sitting tight in a pressurized metal tube.

So, there you have it. Alaska Airlines transforms your simple one-way or round-trip into a magical mystery tour with its charming connecting flights, delightful baggage allowance charges and, the pièce de résistance of any flight experience, the layover. All this while you're desperately trying to remember that information about Alaska's walking to work statistic. Was it the highest or the lowest? Who cares! You're off to Tulsa!

Anyways, just remember to check the airline reviews, which are oh-so unanimous in their love for cheap flights that are anything but direct. Happy flying, and here's hoping that your flight duration is not too long that you start walking to Oklahoma from Yakima by the end of it. Bon, voyage!