Alaska Airlines from Houston to Grand Forks International Airport

So you've decided to live life on the edge and try the daring route from Houston to Grand Forks International Airport via...Alaska. Now that's an adventure! Particularly if you're doing it for leisure and not because of some peculiarly twisted flight deal.

Fly through the land of unbearably cold winters and wild salmon, just to get to a place that's...not so different, just smaller. Oh yes, that's definitely someone who knows how to use their frequent flyer miles sensibly.

There are several options for your brave journey, but be warned, a direct flight is not one of them. That's right, you're making at least one stop along the way. You've got your pick of the litter when it comes to 'round-trip' or 'one-way' flights, plenty of choices for the latter if you're suddenly having second thoughts midway there.

Connections and layovers usually fall into the category of 'things best avoided if possible', but that's not the case here. It's the only way to make your epic journey happen. Make the most of it, explore some fresh airport food courts, get yourself lost in a duty-free shop, or even better, slog through some concourse workouts. Nothing beats lunges at the boarding gate!

You're probably wondering about baggage allowance, huh? Well, don't you worry. With the amount of clothes you'll need to survive the chilly weather, Alaska Airlines is generous with your luggage. Uni-dimensional travel is so old school. Isn't it charming how necessity can challenge the norms and make overwhelming baggage sexy again?

But let's delve into the brilliant wonders of the in-flight services. If you're lucky enough to score an upgrade to first class on Alaska, oh boy, you're in for a treat. Amenities aside, the lack of humidity in first class is totally worth it. Who knew flight duration could translate into an unanticipated skin care routine?

If all the humor in the world were to be collected and sold, the inflight meal joke would still top the charts. But you'll be positively surprised that Alaska Airlines has got their menu right. You’ll find yourself dreaming of their spice-rubbed salmon long after your journey.

Did you know? Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. It’s twice as big as Texas. So on your way from Houston, you're technically covering half of the American land mass in your tiny economy class seat. You should probably get a medal for that.

And, of course, let's not forget the airline reviews, or what I like to call 'a guidebook to proper temper tantrums'. You'll find all sorts of stories. From someone's packet of mini pretzels being one short to someone else's child who accidentally swallowed an olive, there's pleasure to be found in reading of such calamitous tragedies on a supposedly routine flight.

But before you book, don't forget to mull over the flight cancellation policy. No one plans a journey thinking they'll cancel, but it's this magical piece of adventure insurance that holds all your contemplations at bay. Ah, the serenity that comes with knowing you can abandon the cold terrain of Alaska in case of militantly strategic second thoughts.

Now that we've taken a comprehensive sarcastic walk through the steps of your journey from Houston to Grand Forks via Alaska, I can only wish you the best. Off you trot, brave flyer, go set off on this experiment. Alaska is excitedly preparing its coldest welcome just for you, hope you can feel the warmth.