The Seattle American Express Centurion Studio is dropping the studio name as the much anticipated expansion opened early on March 22, 2017. The dainty 3,100 square foot lounge opened in 2015 has expanded its footprint by 1,400 square feet and added a shower and full … [Read more...]
Emirates is Coming to Vancouver, but Not by Air
Emirates has loaded flight numbers for service to Vancouver, except operated by Quick Shuttle bus services, from Seattle/Tacoma International airport to downtown Vancouver. Quick Shuttle will operate twice daily, in each direction, from Vancouver to SEA and return. This … [Read more...]
Review: The Club Sea-Tac Airport, Concourse A
The Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in concourse A across from gate A11 offers reprieve from what can be a busy terminal below. The Club is one of two “The Club” at the airport and one of four Priority pass lounges located throughout the airport. The Club … [Read more...]
Emirates A380 Heading to Washington Dulles, but You Won’t See It in Seattle
Emirates recently increased its capacity between Dubai and Washington Dulles by replacing the Boeing 777-300ER with a double-decker Airbus A380. This is in response to United Airlines pulling out of that particular market after JetBlue (which codeshares with Emirates) … [Read more...]
Uber Drivers in Seattle Gain Right to Unionize
On-demand rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are criticized for classifying drivers as contractors rather than employees, making it difficult for them to organize and push for changes in pay and benefits. Now, the Seattle city council has passed an ordinance that … [Read more...]
Seattle Meetup for Frequent Flyers on Tuesday!
Dave has kindly organized another meetup for Seattle frequent flyers onTuesday (tomorrow). He does this every month, alternating between Seattle and Bellevue.This month's event will be held at Art Marble 21, on the shore of Lake Union. Stop by around 5 PM or … [Read more...]
Seattle Meetup on Tuesday, October 20
My friend Dave has organized another meetup on Tuesday for frequent flyers who live in the Seattle/Bellevue area. This one will be hosted in the Westlake neighborhood, at Art Marble 21. You've probably seen it while driving down Mercer or Westlake even if you haven't … [Read more...]
Dinner at Canlis with Alaska Airlines
A few weeks ago, Alaska Airlines sent out an offer to some Mileage Plan members that offered dinner and wine pairings at Canlis for just 12,500 miles. Canlis has been a Seattle icon since the 1950s, situated near the Aurora Bridge with sweeping views of Lake Union. As … [Read more...]
Next Travel Codex Meetup Will Be in Bellevue on September 15
Each month, Dave helps me organize a meetup among fellow travel enthusiasts and manufactured spenders in the Seattle area. These happen on the third Tuesday and alternate between Seattle and Bellvue. The last two events have seen 15-25 people attend, and we're both glad … [Read more...]
Our Sightseeing Tour of Seattle
My dad was in town last month and had a few hours to hang out on a Friday afternoon. Since he has his own plane, a Piper PA-24 Comanche, he flew up to Boeing Field and took us on a sightseeing tour. Last time we went up in his plane, I got to fly over the Sonoma wine … [Read more...]
