Fly American from Orlando to Key West

Well hello there, fellow denizen of the sky, today we take a jovial exploration down the rabbit hole of traversing from Orlando, Florida to Key West, Florida on our old chum, American Airlines. We're not about to hop into a time machine. No, dear readers, we're hopping into a giant metal tube, with wings. Flights! Yes, those strange contraptions soaring above us as we go about our lives below.

Of course, if you aim to pocket some jingling coins by booking cheap flights, I must advise you to focus less on the thrill of the adventure and more on the mundane details such as the ‘best time to book'. It’s a thrill, isn't it? You're practically becoming a seasoned stock market player. "Shall I book Tuesday at 3 p.m. or Wednesday at 1 a.m.?" Oh, the adrenalin!

In the sphere of airfare, there's no such thing as one size fits all. Round-trip, one-way, even the classic "I went on holiday and just never came back." Whether you're considering a round-trip to just amble around Key West or scouting the possibility of a one-way trip savouring the state's sweet oranges forever, airfares vary more than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.

I suppose if you were in a serious hurry you'd go non-stop, wouldn't you? None of these pesky layovers, sneaking in there, bloating your flight duration. You're the hare racing to the finish line, not the tortoise. Why stop to sniff the terminal coffee when you can blaze straight through the sky?

But then, on the other hand, if you're the type to twirl your mustache while leaning back comfortingly in a luxe business class seat, well a layover won't bother you. Go on, take a layover in Miami, and bask in the in-flight services while the rest of us in the economy class scramble for the less crumby pastries.

Oh yes, we all know you. You're the one with the baggage allowance that would make a traveling circus jealous. The rest of us are stuck doing mental algebra trying to fit two weeks’ worth of clothes into our hand luggage while you're swaggering around with your 'allowance'.

For those concerned about unavoidable circumstances, pay attention to flight cancellation policy. In the off chance that Aunt Agatha decides to have her 7th wedding the same day you're flying; that cancellation policy might just save your bacon.

And hey! Who can forget about those infamous frequent flyer cards? Racking up points to save on your next flight, oh, it's almost like a video game! Only with less dragons and more 'Mileage program'. It does make you wonder though. If you become a frequent flyer, do you get to beep your own items in the self-checkout?

All joking aside, American Airlines is pretty swell and all the jests are purely satirical. Read some airline reviews, do proper research. As we know, humor gets us through the day, but facts get us safely to our destination.

From shuttling between Orlando and Key West, remember it's not just about the destination, it's about the journey. Especially when that journey is spent thousands of feet above the ground at the mercy of various aviation laws and regulations. So fly high, fly safe, and remember- seatbelts on for take-off and landing!