Fly American from St. Louis to Jacksonville

Allow me, dear reader, to lavish upon your curious mind an all-knowing perspective of an experience so concrete to our daily lives that it often becomes as mundane as a congressman’s promises: Air travel. Let's consider a flight from the land of the Blues and Budweiser - St. Louis, Missouri to the sun-soaked city of Jacksonville, Florida on none other than America's heartthrob airline – American.

Now, one may ask, "Why American, oh sage of the skies?" The answer is quite simple. What other airline serves you pretzels with the verve of a Broadway performer on a Tuesday morning flight? And, if you're a frequent flyer, you build up mileage faster than a wolf devours an injured water buffalo. I'm speaking from personal experience. I once flew to Jacksonville and back, and earned enough miles for a direct flight to happiness. Or Fort Wayne, Indiana, whichever comes first.

When embarking on your St. Louis to Jacksonville adventure, you're blessed with a wide array of flight options. Now, if you adore economy class with its onboard social experiments known as 'how long can I hold my bladder', by all means, go ahead. On the other hand, if premium economy's legroom is more your style, make sure your mortgage is up to date. But fear not, all is not lost! You can still find extraordinary flight deals even in this bleak economy. Remember, "cheap flights” are not a unicorn. They're real. Like Bigfoot.

You must be poised like a cat ready to pounce when booking these elusive cheap flights. Experts say, and by experts, I mean that lonely guy on the internet, that the best time to book is exactly 47 days before your travel. Don't ask why. It's science or astrology or something equally credible like palmistry. Does it work? That's not the point. The point is, it could.

When you've finally secured your golden ticket, next comes the waiting game. The thrilling, heartbeat-racing anticipation of "Will I get a layover that's long enough to recite the entire Harry Potter series?" Don't be anxious dear friends, American kindly offers direct flights, non-stop flights, one-way flights, round-trip flights, and last-minute flights. The variety in flight duration is as diverse as the collection on Netflix.

Now, let me assure you, American's baggage allowance policy is not to treat your luggage like a punching bag. At least, not always. Therefore, don't fret too much over packing your great-grandma's crystal vase. And in the highly unlikely - only happens nine times out of ten - event of a flight cancellation, they have a seamless cancellation policy that gives immediate refunds. If by immediate, you mean somewhere between two weeks and when the sun burns out.

Thus ends this revelatory recital of your potential St. Louis to Jacksonville joyride. Take off on your American dream knowing you're a part of a journey that spans from the bustling airports to the quiet confessions of the humbly delicious airplane food. Let your spirit soar high, literally. As you meet strangers, make friends, and if luck favours, spot the elusive, "service with a smile." Bon, voyage!