by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 9, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
We spent 15 days in Portugal without our suitcase, which held almost everything we needed for the trip. By the time the bag showed up, three days after we returned home, the trip was over and the damage had been done. Our checked bag, filled with clothes and...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 8, 2025 | Travel Guides
Millions of people fly every day, from small local airports to huge international ones. Planes land, passengers get off, cleaners come in for a short time, and then new people get on. Everything has to move fast so flights stay on time. Because cleaning time is short,...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 7, 2025 | Travel Guides
We want you to be ready before you ever step into the airport line. TSA has announced a new backup system for people who reach security without an acceptable ID but still need to fly. Starting February 1, 2026, if you arrive at the checkpoint without a valid ID, you...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 5, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Getting a welcome bonus from a new card is one of the fastest ways for us to help you build a big pile of points and miles. Instead of waiting a long time for small rewards to add up, you can earn a large bonus in just a few weeks if you plan your spending well. We...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Most travelers know that sometimes a flight ends up with more people than available seats, even when everyone has a confirmed booking. It feels strange. You paid, you arrived at the airport, and somehow the plane is still “too full.” How Airlines End Up Selling Extra...
