Travel Codex

To cap off our trip to India and Korea, I decided to give my son a legitimate avgeek experience. At the time, Asiana operated the A380 on the Seoul to Los Angeles route. And so I took advantage of the chance to let my son experience the upper deck of an airplane. Asiana Airlines A380 […] Read the rest of this article at Review: Asiana Airlines A380 Business Class, Seoul to Los Angeles.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is back with another aggressive promotion, this time offering savings of up to 60% on a variety of 2026 and 2027 cruises. The sale spans the Mediterranean, Arctic, Northern Europe, and Antarctica, with fares starting as low as $1,799 per person! For travelers who have been curious about Atlas but hesitant to […] Read the rest of this article at Atlas Ocean Voyages Sale: Luxury Antarctica from $7,999 or Europe From $1,799!.

The Finnair Platinum Wing at Helsinki Airport remains one of the best business-class lounges in Europe. Reserved for Finnair Platinum Lumo, Platinum, and oneworld Emerald travelers, it feels more like a boutique Nordic hotel than an airport lounge. It’s only available for those flying long-haul or outside of the Schengen Area. This lounge is attached […] Read the rest of this article at Finnair Platinum Wing Photo Tour.

Airport lounges all too often follow the same tired formula: grab a snack, sip a drink, scroll your phone, repeat. Oh and probably answer an email or five. Portal Lounge at Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MSP) flips that script entirely and finally brings us a hybrid lounge with real activities, but also space to do the later. […] Read the rest of this article at Portal Lounge at MSP: Finally, an Airport Lounge That Isn’t Boring.

Mitsui Ocean Cruises is not a household name in North America, but it should soon be one. Offering amazing trips around Japan for years for Japanese guests, the company is now introducing their iconic brand to the world. Inviting international guests for the first time to sail on their ships, alongside mostly Japanese guests. If […] Read the rest of this article at Mitsui Ocean Cruise Review: 100% Japanese & Absolutely Awesome.

JetBlue just made a move that should get the attention of anyone who flies between South Florida and Southern California. Exciting those living in San Diego and Los Angeles. The airline announced a significant expansion of its premium Mint service from Fort Lauderdale, adding a new daily Mint flight to San Diego and increasing Mint […] Read the rest of this article at JetBlue Expands Mint LayFlat Business Class to San Diego.

Expanded London and Paris service gives CVG more nonstop access to Europe and signals renewed international flight demand in Cincinnati. Read the rest of this article at Cincinnati Grows International Flights to London and Paris.

American Airlines is back with another round of lounge “enhancements,” this time promising to take dining “to new heights” across its Flagship Lounges and Admirals Clubs. If you read the press release, you’d think AA just reinvented the pre-flight meal. Yet lets me be real, they are just playing catch up after falling further behind! […] Read the rest of this article at American Airlines “Elevates” Lounge Dining By Playing Catch Up.

Luxury expedition cruises love to throw around words like “remote” and “untouched,” but very few places actually deliver outside of the polar regions. The Kimberley is another place that really does delivery. It’s mostly unknown, untouched, and soon will be closing to ships and most tourists. This rugged stretch of northwestern Australia is one of […] Read the rest of this article at Seabourn’s $9,999 Kimberley Deal, Last Chance to See Australia’s Wild Frontier Before it Closes.

Oneworld is growing with plans of Philippine Airlines joining the alliance in 2027.  Southeast Asia already has Oneworld airlines, but the Philippines is not well connected to the alliance or any alliance for that matter. Sure, you could connect through Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, Tokyo on Japan Airlines, or Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines, […] Read the rest of this article at Philippine Airlines Joining oneworld Is Big News for Alaska and American Flyers.

Alaska Airlines Atmost rewards discount destinations for award miles are here and they once again includes some fun global getaways. The only issue, once again these awards sales are only for economy class tickets. Yet if you’re looking for a deal, your miles will take you further on Alaska Airlines Oneworld and Atmos award partner […] Read the rest of this article at Alaska Atmos Rewards Discount Award Tickets.

Prior to our flight to Hong Kong, we spent a bit of time at the Travel Club Lounge Chennai Terminal 2. This is a fair lounge overall; not crowded and certainly a step-up over what used to pass for a lounge.  IMPORTANT NOTE: the lounge actually consists of two separate areas. One is reserved for […] Read the rest of this article at Review: Travel Club Lounge Chennai Terminal 2.

For decades the cruise industry has treated Europe like a seasonal fling. Everyone rushes in around April, clogs the Mediterranean through summer, then vanishes to the Caribbean the minute temperatures dip below 70 degrees. By November, many European ports feel abandoned except for the occasional river cruise and a few hardy luxury lines repositioning ships. […] Read the rest of this article at Explora Journeys Offers Year Round Cruises to Europe.

Sri Lanka is a wonderful place to visit with amazing beaches, food, and history.  Now, it’s even more attractive to visit as they are making it easier to visit for nationals of 40 countries. The Electronic travel authorization is here to stay, but it now costs $0 to apply. As of May 25, 2026, the […] Read the rest of this article at Sri Lanka Drops Visa Fees for 40 Countries.

Qantas has given its long-running Oneworld business class lounge at LAX a facelift after nearly 12 years in operation.  Overall it’s more of a refresh with new furniture and paint, not a reinvention. The lounge, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, has been around for over a decade. It’s a joint venture between Qantas, […] Read the rest of this article at LAX Oneworld Business Class Lounge Refresh.

Emerald Cruises isn’t usually the first name that comes up when people think about luxury small-ship cruising. The Australian brand isn’t as well known by Americans, but really that should change. When people think of small cruise ships it’s more often Windstar, Seabourn, or Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection that dominate the conversation. Yet why sail with […] Read the rest of this article at 100 Passengers Emerald Cruises’ Yacht-Style Sailings From $3K! Private Savings Up to 40% Off.

British Airways premium economy was the last flight I flew over the Atlantic and one of the first times in recent history I’ve flown something other than business or First class. Being a daytime flight between London and Seattle, the price for Premium was just right and I knew I needed to catch up on […] Read the rest of this article at British Airways Premium Economy Review.

If you live in the Western United States and have been thinking of traveling with Virgin Voyages to Alaska, Mexico or even Europe you can now save up to 15% by living out west. Virgin Voyages is extending their reach to new clients and trying to attract more people to their brand. Sailors in Washington, […] Read the rest of this article at 15% off Virgin Voyages for Western USA Residents.

United and JetBlue are expanding their Blue Sky agreement with more benefits for frequent flyers and elites across both airlines. First there was codeshares and the ability to earn miles on select flights of each airline. Next up, there was the ability to redeem miles for award flights on each airlines. Now come the elite […] Read the rest of this article at United & JetBlue Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits.

Explora Journeys was one of the most interesting new luxury cruise launches in recent year. Being born from MSC, but smaller ships with some of the most personal space per person in the industry. A luxury product reborn and reimagined and importantly, it actually delivers once you’re onboard. The ships feel more like a high-end […] Read the rest of this article at Explora Journeys Cruises: Private Fares Up to 30% Off.