by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Suite upgrade certificates are one of the main reasons many travelers chase top tier hotel status. We see these awards as a way to turn a regular trip into something that feels like a small luxury, because you can lock in a suite before you even pack your bag. Here,...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
When you look at your boarding pass, you are usually thinking about one thing: “Will I make this flight or not?” You check the time, the gate, the seat, and maybe the boarding group. The flight number usually feels like background noise, just a mix of...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Travel Guides
Posting airport selfies and boarding pass shots might feel like part of the fun, but those tiny details can create real problems. A recent example showed how serious this can get. A 26 year old man reportedly boarded a flight at Salt Lake City International Airport...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
If you are here, you are probably already doing a solid job with your day to day spending. You might use a rewards card when you go out to eat, buy groceries, or shop online. Maybe you even turned on automatic payments for your phone, internet, and insurance so those...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
In December 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced the idea for a new rule that could have changed how airlines treat you when a trip goes off the rails. The basic promise was simple to understand. If your flight was badly delayed or...
