Fasten Your Seatbelts

Wings Over Houston Airshow Returns with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Prepare for a sky-high treat with performances by world-famous aerobatic pilots.

08/31/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Social Distancing in the Sky

What to Know about Flying Right Now

Here's what five popular airlines are doing to keep customers safe.

07/02/2020 By Paola Kustra

Time Is On My Side

These Are the Most Punctual Airlines In 2019

The best carriers for arriving on time this year.

01/04/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Keep Calm

How to Deal With Flight Delays

Feeling stranded? Remember these seven tips.

07/17/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Friendly Skies?

United Airlines Food Workers Protest at IAH

The food service employees are fighting for a higher minimum wage.

04/19/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Take Flight

Are These the Best and Worst Airlines?

Southwest and Alaska Airlines top a new Consumer Reports survey.

03/16/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Flying the Friendly Skies

From Houston to Sydney In Only 17-and-a-Half Hours

A tale of United's first direct flight between the two cities.

01/22/2018 By Scott Vogel

Sydney for Sydney

People Named Sydney Could Get a Free United Flight to Sydney, Australia

Named Sydney? Well, lucky you.

12/15/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ice House

June's Perfect Party: Is-All-News-Really-Good-News Edition

Houston has seen it all lately, from illegal seafood scams to baby giraffes.

05/25/2017 By Catherine Matusow

Travel

Breast of the City

Admiring the curves of Houston’s newest international nonstop destination, Manchester

04/12/2017 By Scott Vogel

The Unfriendly Skies

Twitter Drags United for Forcibly Dragging Passenger Off Plane

Video shows an older man bloodied and screaming as he's removed to make room for United crew on an overbooked flight.

04/10/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

A New Frontier Airlines Route Is One More Reason to Visit Cleveland

Yet another way to get to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame begins service on May 22.

04/04/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Dress Codes

Yes, Airlines Have Dress Codes (and Leggings Are Not Included)

"Ugh, I can't wear leggings on this free flight across the country," is about as relatable a complaint as "Ugh, I can't fit all my money in my wallet."

03/27/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Travel

Has Singapore Airlines Conquered Jetlag?

Our ethically-challenged correspondent investigates.

03/20/2017 By Scott Vogel

Bucket List

5 New Non-Stop Trips to Take from Texas in 2017

From the next hipster destination in the Midwest to the farthest away you can get on a direct flight from IAH

12/22/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

United Airlines to Offer Less Room for Luggage, Older Planes in 2017

Is the airline still on a quest to be less awful or not?

11/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekly Travel Deals

End the Summer Season in Costa Rica or Canada

Kayak.com is offering flights under $500, along with many more deals.

08/22/2016 By Marianella Orlando

The Friendly Skies

Everyone in America Loves Southwest Airlines

The Texas-based airline carrier beat out all others when it comes to value, friendliness and flexibility.

06/20/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

I'm Heaving on a Jet Plane

How to Treat Listeria at 35,000 Feet

A close call with Blue Bell's recent recall begs the question: What would JetBlue do?

04/28/2015 By Andrew Husband

Blinded by the Flight

Amid Strike, Lufthansa Flight Witnesses Total Solar Eclipse

Travelers aboard LH 435 were privy to something spectacular (instead of a cancellation)

03/20/2015 By Andrew Husband