Fly American from Seattle to Bangor

Well, well, well, aren't you the daring explorer, ready to swap the sights of Space Needle in Seattle for the charm of a bookish town like Bangor? Ah! The love for flights - much like the love for that second slice of pie. You know you probably shouldn't, but then again, life's too short, right?

But then, there's a plot twist. Contrary to all your googling about "American domestic flights" or "Seattle to Bangor cheap flights," guess what? There are no direct flights on this route. Yes, you heard me right. No non-stop, straight shot from Seattle to Bangor. More like, Seattle to red-eye flight to layover to maybe another layover, and then finally, Bangor. A little excessive, I know. But then, they do say that it's about the journey, not the destination. Unless you're the guy stuck without the in-flight services of a warm meal – in which case, it’s definitely about the destination.

Delving into the technicalities, (because we're cool aviation nerds), the flight duration from Seattle to Bangor varies. Throw in a layover or two, and your options range from a breezy 9 hours to a contemplation-of-life-choices 16 hours. Just imagine all the fascinating in-flight magazines and recycled air you can enjoy during that time! Glamorous, isn’t it?

Naturally, you may wonder: "But my pals at mile high club mentioned something about one-way and round-trip choices. What about those?” Well, your pals did not steer you wrong there – with a little bit of economics coming in the picture. Generally, you would wake up early, catch a one-way fight, thereby beating business rush, and if you're a seasoned traveller, you save money with a round-trip airfare, coupled with the pleasure of reason, instead of indulging in those spontaneous and ruinously expensive last-minute flights. Oh, who are we kidding? I bet the rush is half the fun.

As the story unfolds, you roll up at the airport, bag in tow, and hang on - did you check your baggage allowance? That's right. A key part of the plot, many a traveler has been caught off guard over limits and ended up having to donate their precious belongings to the less-equipped members of their flight. Don't let it happen to you my friend.

Because let's face it, you're climbing on board not because you're expecting first-class gourmet meals, a bed of roses, or to be personally serenaded by flight attendants, right? You're doing it for the thrill, the journey, and to earn those bragging rights at the next dinner party. And to achieve the status of a frequent flyer, you must first grapple with the trials, tribulations, and inexplicable food options of American's economy class. Because that is where legends, ladies and gentlemen, are born.

So, get out there, build your character, and fill your life with flamboyant storied about "that time you trekked across America on 3 connecting flights.” It’s the stuff of heroes. Remember this as you strap in next to your newest friend for the next 9 (or 16) hours. Now, what could be a better ice breaker than this: "Did I tell you about the time I drank my coffee too fast during turbulence...?"