Fly American from San Diego to Louisville

Oh joy, oh bliss, you've just decided to experience the thrill, the adrenaline rush, the shoulder cramping delight of flying American Airlines from sunny San Diego to... wait for it... Louisville, California! Now aren't you the lucky one? Because nothing screams vacation more than swapping one Californian city for another.

First things first. When you're booking, be sure to check for the magic words: "Direct flights," because who doesn't love the exquisite joy of a non-stop giddy journey that lasts just a few hours instead of what feels like a lifetime? Keep your eyes peeled for these rare unicorns amongst the gargantuan herd of "Connecting flights". Besides, layovers are overrated don't you think? Surely, you'd rather bite your own nose off than spend one more moment than necessary in an airport.

Naturally, there's a high chance that you're going to have to fork out the cost of a small country for the privilege of this "One-way" trip, but hey, fear not! I hear Louisville has an abundance of cardboard boxes just begging to be called 'home sweet home'. Goodbye San Diego and hello Louisville, sweet Louisville!

Before you get too carried away by the tantalisingly, incontrovertibly, irresistibly attractive “Airfare” (No, that’s not sarcasm. It’s delirium brought on by looking at all those zeroes on your bank statement after buying the ticket). Remember, there's more to consider in this resplendent journey of yours. An element that is as crucial as choosing the right red socks for a black tie dinner. Yep, you’ve guessed it right - it's all about the "Baggage allowance".

Whether you're packing the essentials (like your toothbrush, a paperclip and your limited-edition rubber duck) or you're planning to move your entire life across the state, this is something you need on your radar. After all, you don't want a repeat of that one time when you had to donate a kidney just to pay the excess baggage fees.

By the way, I hope you've been paying a lot of attention to the "Frequent flyer" miles you've been racking up. Let’s face it, it's the closest we’ll ever get to a free lunch when it comes to air travel. There’s nothing quite like having a loyalty card with tons of numbers on it to make you feel like you've won the lottery, even if the reality is more like getting a free coffee for every hundred you buy.

My wish for you, dear adventurer, is that your flight to Louisville is as glorious as the city you're currently in. I'm sure you'll find that the "In-flight services" are worthy of your attention for all of five minutes before you decide to give in to the sweet embrace of sleep or the allure of that paperback you've been carrying around for the last six months.

So, dear traveler, on your voyage from San Diego to Louisville, here's hoping that the airfare doesn’t leave you living out of a cardboard box, your baggage allowance is more generous than Santa Claus, and that those frequent flyer miles finally pay off with something slightly more decent than a bag of pretzels on the flight!