by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 30, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
Airfare changes all the time. Since many carriers now let you change non‑basic economy tickets for free, you can often get money back as a refund or a travel credit by rebooking when the price drops. The more you travel, the harder it is to remember to reprice and...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 30, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs, Travel Guides
We are watching a meaningful reset in onboard hospitality across North America. A large Canadian airline now serves complimentary beer, wine, and Canadian-made snacks to every traveler across its network. The policy covers the primary brand you book most often, the...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 30, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs, Travel Guides
If you already have conditional approval for TSA PreCheck and you cannot land an interview because of a surge in fast-track traveler applications, you may be able to finish enrollment at a nearby Staples instead of heading to a crowded terminal. This option has...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 30, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies, Travel Guides
You step off the plane, drag your bag through the airport, and finally reach your room. Your trip is supposed to be starting, but your body feels like it is stuck in the middle of the night. Your brain is foggy, your eyes are heavy, and you are not sure if you want...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 20, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies, Travel Guides
Flight prices can shift several times in a single day, and understanding why helps you keep more money in your pocket. Airlines run constantly updating systems that move fares up or down based on demand, remaining seats, booking behavior, and outside factors such as...
