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Houston Honors a Legacy: City Council Votes to Rename IAH Airport Terminal E for Sheila Jackson Lee

In a heartfelt move symbolizing the power of public service and legacy, the Houston City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to rename Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in honor of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Representing …

Hill Country Holiday Adventures: A Perfect Road Trip for Houstonians!

Escape to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio for a festive holiday retreat with family-friendly activities, luxurious accommodations, and special rates starting at $199 per night, available for booking through January 1, 2025.

American Airlines settles discrimination lawsuit filed by three Black men

American Airlines has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by three Black men who alleged they were thrown off a plane in January for a false complaint about body odor.

Thompson Spa Introduces New Clinical Skincare Treatments for a “New Year, New You

Thompson Spa at Thompson Houston has launched a new clinical skincare menu featuring SkinCeuticals treatments tailored to cleanse, correct, and rejuvenate skin, perfect for all skin types.

Passengers experienced ‘hard jolt,’ then ‘free fall’ on turbulent flight. Investigators point finger at pilots

As they were coming in for a landing, a “plume” of bad weather suddenly appeared in front of Hawaiian Airlines pilots who hit severe turbulence just seconds later. Dozens of passengers were injured.

United, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTags

United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday.

Experience a Festive Escape This Holiday Season at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa invites Houstonians to a festive winter wonderland in Texas Hill Country, featuring magical light trails, snowfall shows, reindeer encounters, and cozy holiday packages.

Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary: A Year of Magic, Memories, and Milestones

Get ready, Disney fans! The “Happiest Place on Earth” is gearing up for a celebration seven decades in the making. Starting May 16, 2025, Disneyland Resort will kick off its milestone 70th Anniversary Celebration, inviting guests to revel in the …

Hotel Granduca: A Luxurious Italian Escape in the Heart of Houston

Escape to **Hotel Granduca** in Uptown Houston, where Italian elegance meets Texan hospitality, offering luxurious suites, authentic dining, and a tranquil retreat perfect for staycations or hosting out-of-town guests.

What to do if your luggage is lost, delayed, stolen or damaged

It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about how to handle possible flight delays and cancellations yet another reason to pop an antacid or two: the prospect of delayed, lost, stolen or damaged baggage.

Don’t put your bare feet on another passenger’s armrest — and more etiquette tips for a smoother flight

Planes are going to be crowded. Patience will be tried. Some level of aggravation is all but inevitable. Throw in a seat-kicker, a tipsy stranger and someone who’s blissfully barefoot, and the holiday odyssey becomes a little more challenging.

China’s hottest new tourist attraction is 5,000 feet in the air

China has 3.7 million square miles of land to explore. But more and more young Chinese travelers are opting to see their country from the sky.

5 things to know for Nov. 25: Holiday travel, Trump transition, Middle East, Storm Bert, Egg prices

President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting tradition that dates back to President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This year’s birds — “Peach” and “Blossom” — will be spared a …

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Navigating airports and airplanes can be stressful at the best of times. As millions of travelers take to the skies over the busy holiday period, that inbuilt stress can hit new heights.

The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation

As Tommy Driskill, a YouTuber from Hawaii who’s better known by his moniker, ‘Dude Abroad’, sat down for a traditional Iraqi breakfast of kahi and geymar (pastries and clotted cream) outside a hole-in-the-wall cafe in downtown Baghdad, he couldn’t help …

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