Fly American from Portland to Dallas/Fort Worth

Oh boy, are you in for a treat. Yeah, you, sitting in front of your laptop, drumming your fingers on your desk, deciding whether those Direct flights from Portland in Oregon to Dallas/Fort Worth are worth it. Let me tell you a story about the great, no, grand institution of American Airlines, reminding us with their every move why we love to loathe them.

Picture this: It’s Saturday night, in the ever-raining city of Portland, Oregon (quite a cliché, don't you think?). You’ve had your fair share of fun and now it's time to pack your bags and prepare for that Red-eye flight to Dallas. Exciting! But hold on. There is an important question. Have you looked at that clean, easy-to-understand and by no means confusing Baggage allowance policy? Don’t worry if you haven’t. Like most things American Airlines, it’s as clear as mud and as predictable as a coin toss.

Now, talking about their Flights. American Airlines offers two types of flights, that’s right, just two! They couldn’t bother with anything more; after all, less is more, isn't it? Let’s start with their Non-stop flights. Or should we call them “stop anytime we feel like” flights? With their impeccable timing, you might be left wondering whether the pilot decided to stop for a cup of joe, on his way.

Their second offering is the “Connecting flights”. Ah! The beauty of these flights! They are like that mystery novel where you think you cracked the code, but it’s never ending. You may think you’ve booked a One-way ticket to Dallas, but in reality, you might have booked a globe-trotting adventure with stops at cities you never even heard of before. The thrill! The adventure! And all at the cost of one economy class ticket!

Now that we’re talking economy, let's talk Business class. Yes, American Airlines has a business class! It’s the magical place where dreams come true, and the in-flight services are not limited to a half-frozen sandwich and a half-hearted smile. It’s the place where you don’t have to worry about your overhead compartment being used as a makeshift footrest. Of course, I am only sharing it from hearsay, we are not so fortunate!

Oh, and the best part of all, they have a Mileage program! Revolutionary! All you have to do is to fly a measly million miles, give or take few thousand miles, (because you definitely fly that much, right?) and voila! You get an upgrade on your next flight, or if you're lucky enough, even a free another connecting flight to a random city, if it’s not overbooked, that is!

So, pull up your socks, brave traveler, and get ready for the rollercoaster ride of your life. After all, it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey, as American Airlines never fails to remind us. Buckle up!