Fly American from Flint to Pittsburgh

Behold, valiant voyager, your refreshingly uncomplicated guide to traversing the vast midnight blue expanse that separates the Mighty Mittens of Michigan: Flint and Pittsburgh. As if plucked from the starry constellations high above, five mystical key phrases will illuminate your path: ‘Direct Flights,’ ‘Business Class,’ ‘Baggage Allowance,’ ‘Best Time to Book,’ and ‘In-flight Services’. These are the legendary artifacts that will assist in the quest of the alluringly affordable from the heartland of ‘America's Forge’ to the throbbing millennial hub that is Pittsburgh.

Perhaps, dear traveler, you haven’t given much thought to ‘Direct Flights’ — a humble phrase, though, bear in mind, ‘direct’ must not be erroneously equated to the sly, slightly more superior counterpart, ‘non-stop.’ Alas, as the fates would have it, American Airlines - that metal bird behemoth don’t offer the dignity of non-stop flights between our MI gems. But fret not, for non-stop flights are oft but a gilded illusion – a speedy passage could mean less time to scoff down the delectable in-flight almonds, anyway.

Onward to the next artifact: ‘Business Class.’ You may chuckle, jesting, “Pish-posh, Business class for such a tiny leap across the State? It's a laugh!” Oh, dear traveler, but therein lies the true jest! And it’s on you, when you find thyself sandwiched between a snoring hippo-man and a fussy infant overlord. Lo, and behold, Business Class, providing you with extra legroom to do the ‘T-1000’ from Terminator, leather seating that has seen fewer derrieres than Economy, and priority boarding, so you can watch, with an air of detached amusement, the chaotic 'Hunger Games' that is general boarding.

Now, behold 'Baggage Allowance'. Though it sounds like a term that would fit snugly into divorce proceedings, it refers to the number of luggage you can bring without incurring the wrath of surcharges. We've all performed the embarrassing 'Overstuffed-Personal-Bag Shuffle' at the gate. So, pay heed and remember: American Airlines permits one carry-on and one personal item for all classes- something to consider before attempting to stow your army of comfort-pillows and inflatable footrests on board.

Indeed, to know the ‘Best Time to Book’ is to possess a crystal ball of Airfare Amortization. Cast away your superstitions about Tuesdays and full moons! Instead, flex those research muscles and aim to book 4 to 6 weeks out for domestic flights. This prime harvest-time can offer you those enviable low-fare fruits that everyone's reaching for!

Now, onto the capstone of our journey: 'In-flight services.’ This is where American Airlines may just have that ace up their fuselage. Who needs a red-eye flight when you can binge your favourite shows at 35,000 feet with their free in-flight entertainment? Providing streaming service to your own personal device, no more will you be subjected to a random episode from 'Season 8' of a show you've never seen!

Yes, friends, the journey from Flint, MI to Pittsburgh, MI on American Airlines, while short, beholds more mysteries than meets the eye. May your laugh lines deepen on your trip and your wallet remain plump. Safe travels!