As you catapult down the runway of the Bangor International Airport in a brightly painted Allegiant aircraft, you're probably thinking of the adventure that awaits you. You're certainly not thinking about the countless beans it must take to fill one of those large airplane coffee pots or the intriguing mystery of how flight attendants always appear so perfectly groomed despite being 30,000 feet in the air. But, since we are on the topic, isn’t it funny how strange things are exciting when cooped up in an airplane?

Now wait a minute, let's dial back a bit. The ride to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois isn't akin to being locked in a shipping container full of gymnastic mats. No, not when you're flying with Allegiant Airline. So, buckle up and let's cruise through this field of fluffy clouds, defying gravity like it’s the most normal thing in the world. Because in this aluminum bird, it indeed is.

Ever played the infamous game of Sudoku in the in-flight magazine and realized you're worse at it than you remember? Or perhaps you tried to decide between the delicate balance of ginger ale or tomato juice as your in-flight drink, a decision that would ripple through the fabric of the cosmos and change your life forever (or at least for the duration of the flight). Worry you not, you're not alone. As fellow travelers, we toe the line between entertainment and existential dilemmas too.

Allegiant has its way of making turbulence feel like a cradled rocking chair, and the journey from the rocky coasts of Maine to the prairie heartland of Illinois will tickle that sense of adventure nestled inside of you. If you're lucky, nothing will get your heart pumping like a popcorn-worthy sunset viewed from several miles high. Leonardo da Vinci was onto something when he said that once you've tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes skyward.

On arrival at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, add another feather to your adventurous cap. Take a moment to examine the architectural genius of this airport, a tribute to the 16th President of the United States. It's a bit smaller than the one you left in Maine, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for it in charm. And let's not dance around the fact that there's a sense of victory in stepping off an airplane in one piece and without having mistakenly taken someone else's luggage. Take that, Murphy’s Law!

You've survived jet lag, sudoku puzzles from hell, the curious case of flight beverages and effectively beat a colossal metal bird at its own game. If you have to ask, did the aviary creature let you win? Absolutely not. You just had the Allegiant advantage.

So kick back, pat yourself on the back, and take a moment to revel in journey you've made. After all, isn’t the experience of travel just as important as the destination itself? Here's to more life in transit, more strange and intriguing experiences up in the air. Pack your bags, tighten your seat belts, and get ready to weave unforgettable tales at 30,000 feet. With Allegiant Airlines, you really are up in the air, but in the best way possible!