Fly American from South Bend to Charlotte

If you are planning to take flight from the quaint city of South Bend, Indiana to the bubbling metropolitan of Charlotte, North Carolina, buckle up, hold on to your armrests, and get your cabin-pressured laughs ready because we are going to embark on a hilarious but informative journey with American Airlines.

Let’s start with choosing your flights. The airfare from South Bend to Charlotte can range from comic-book cheap to diamond-ring dear, depending on whether you're a last-minute larry or an organised olivia. If you are looking for cheap flights, my secret spell is to book on a Tuesday while hopping on one foot and holding a lucky charm (just kidding, just keep an eye on the flight deals).

A direct flight from South Bend to Charlotte could have you holding your breath longer than a goldfish before you touch down in North Carolina. Fret not, as the flight duration is just a little over 2 hours, which in the grand scope of things is just enough time to ponder the meaning of life, or if you're light-headed like me – enough time to watch a half a season of ‘The Office."

One-way or round-trip, your choice flutters on your requirement. If you want to move to Charlotte, embrace the southern charm and never look back – Go, one way! If you are unsure whether the Southern dietary staple of grits will agree with your mid-western palate, a round-trip maybe a safe bet. Remember, all journeys count with the airline's mileage program, so you're not just gaining memories...

American Airlines flies you non-stop, which means there is no layover. But if, by a stroke of mischief from the air travel gods, you have to take connecting flights, consider it an opportunity for an adrenaline-charged sprint through an unfamiliar airport. Hint: Best to avoid this if you are not particularly athletic, or if your idea of a sprint is a fast-forward button on the remote.

Flight cancellation policy with American Airlines offers flexibility, making it as cinch to cancel as it is to laugh at a good pun. On a related note, puns and bad flight meals are an international paradox. If you fly Business class or First-class, there's a good chance you'll get a flight meal that leaves you guessing whether the rubbery texture on your tongue is chicken or something the airline folks found from a 16th-century shipwreck!

In-flight services, ah, the final frontier. You can expect anything from a pillowy comfy recliner that might make you reconsider your earthly materialistic goals to a coffee that tempts you to adopt Buddhism and renounce sleep – all part and parcel of premium economy.

The best time to book this flight may be debatable. Some say it is two months before departure, others say it is, when the airline's CEO sneezes. For an expert traveler or a lost soul just roaming the globe, our whisper on the wind is – keep tabs on those flight deals and fie on the flight schedule!

Finally, baggage allowance is American airline's kind way of reminding you that memories are the only weightless thing you can carry back without extra charges. So, pack light but fill those suitcases with experiences...and maybe a cheesy Southern souvenir or two. Happy travels, folks!