Fly American from Bellingham to London

Oh the joy of embarking on an adventurous journey, from the bustling city of Bellingham in Washington to the not-so-metropolitan London, Washington. Isn’t it thrilling to step on a roaring metal bird, aka ‘flight’, thrusting through the air at cruising altitudes? Let's talk about how to catch one of these magical carpets, specifically when you’re flying American.

If you have an insatiable thirst for air miles and frequently find yourself scouring the internet for 'flight deals', get ready for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. Because according to my encyclopedia of airlines, American Airlines offers some sort of ‘frequent flyer’ program. Astounding, right? They call it "AAdvantage". Quite a triumph of imagination, I must say. Believe it or not, if you fly abundantly like a bird, they reward you with miles. Accumulate enough of them and you can redeem for future flights. This is not a fairy tale; welcome to the sacrosanct realm of the 'mileage program'.

If you are eager for cheap flights and 'best time to book' tactics, you're out of luck with me. I am, after all, an academic, not a clairvoyant. But, to sacrifice my reputation for your happiness, I'd suggest looking up from your Twitter feed once in a while and checking the flight schedule. If you thought math was hard, try deciphering those matrices of times and dates.

American operates abundant 'connecting flights', where you get a short stop for a cup of possibly lukewarm airport coffee at sprawling terminals from Bellingham in Washington to London, Washington. Make sure to bring your walking shoes. You might want to consider direct flights as well, incase you’d prefer to get from A to B with the swiftness and accuracy of a homing pigeon. But who are we kidding? Direct flights from Bellingham to London, WA? It’s as probable as finding a unicorn at the baggage claim.

Speaking of luggage, American Airlines graciously permits you to carry some of your assets on board, how generous! It’s called a 'baggage allowance’, an esoteric term indeed. And don’t worry, if you plan to return to Bellingham at some point, making it a ‘round-trip’ journey. They will carry your baggage back home too, probably.

The airline also offers tiered seating options. If you are a self-proclaimed royalty, ‘first class’ is your throne room. If you run a multi-billion-dollar corporation from your laptop, ‘business class’ is your thing. If you are just a commoner, scurrying to London, Washington, welcome to ‘economy class’. Now, if 'economy class' has you picturing a crammed chicken coop, American also offers 'premium economy', a place where you get slightly more legroom in exchange for your slightly larger bank balance.

If you're worried about American's 'flight cancellation policy', fear not. They do not simply hurl you off the plane mid-flight if they change their minds. You will typically get fair warning. Heaven forbid the airline industry do anything abrupt or with insufficient explanation.

So, dear traveler, armed with this invaluable guide to flying from Bellingham to London, WA, embarking on American Airlines, I bid you good luck. Remember, the best part is the journey, as long as you cling tightly to your smarter-than-you smartphone, be ready for a couple of bumps along the way, and keep a sense of humor about the randomness of airfare, you're all set for an adventure of a lifetime. You're welcome.