Fly American from Asheville to London

Dear seemingly unsuspecting traveler, there truly is a peculiar delight in boarding one of those "economy class" flights from the charming land of Asheville in NC to the seductive sprawl of London…err..NC. Yes, you read it correctly, not ‘the’ London, mate! Not the land of double-deckers, tea, and royal guards; rather it’s a quaint town nestled comfortably in North Carolina itself.

Surely, you might think of this as just a mundane “domestic flight," yet, one could argue it's practically an "international flight," given the cultural chasm you'd traverse. After all, both places are peculiar planets of their own where the language of Asheville is sweet southern charm and London speaks in an accent that's, well... decidedly not British.

If you're crafty with logistics and good with 'transaction speak', you may even land some "cheap flights" or "flight deals" with American Airlines. Perhaps you'll get to experience the thrilling vortex of airport lounges, snoring neighbours, and the humble pretzel-juice combo they call in-flight meals, all at a discount. Nothing beats a good deal if you are a true war veteran of the skies,

One of the most enchanting parts of this journey, dear traveler, is the lovable game of Airport Roulette you'll play. Will you be blessed with the sweet simplicity of a "non-stop" journey, or, for those who like to sample different landscapes of carpet and savour the aroma of airport coffee, a "connecting flight" might be on the cards. Whether it's a "round-trip" or a "one-way", every journey comes with its own assortment of delights and surprises..

"Baggage allowance," those two little words that have inspired many an impressive feat of packing. Tetris champions have nothing on the average traveler trying to squeeze in one more pair of jeans or makes sure that the delightfully overpriced bottle of airport perfume isn’t casually crushed in transit. Oh, and let's not forget my beloved travelling musicians, lugging and begging for their instrument’s safe passage. The viola must not suffer, it has concerts to give and hearts to swindle.

What's that you're saying? "Flight duration" might be an issue? Worry not! This microcosm of societal oddities and flying tin can excitement is, thankfully, not as long as the name of the town itself.

Now, about "airline reviews". There are the ones scribbled by our frequent flyer friends on the world wide web offering nuggets of wisdom like "The color of the seats clashed with my mood" or "I loved a very helpful stewardess named Stella, she has such shiny hair". No amount of starched uniforms or flashy frequent flyer programs will impress Janice if the coffee is not precisely 97.5 degrees. And let's keep Patrick happy with the mood-lighting, shall we?

But, yet, it’s the flight industry’s favorite game of ‘Will-it-or-Won’t-it’ that holds the place of honor. I am speaking, of course, about the magical world of the "flight cancellation policy". This bit is as unpredictable as guessing the UK's weather! Or perhaps, my discussion should be about North Carolina’s weather, given onward journey from Asheville to London, in NC?

Oh, the joys of exploring these language clusters, these flying villages, and diving headfirst into the cultural gallimaufry of airport life! So, dear traveler, as you arm yourself with your itinerary and neck pillow, prepare for an adventure sprinkled with a dash of inane and a sprinkle of the bizarre. Safe travels!