by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
The Google Flight Search Tool keeps improving, and it is the tool we always recommend when people ask how to find lower airfare. This simple website helps you compare flight prices quickly and can also surface hotel options for a complete trip plan. It’s one of the...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Many travel‑focused cards offer generous new‑account bonuses. To unlock them, you usually need to put a specific amount of everyday purchases on the new card within a set time window. That target can be higher than what you typically charge in a normal month, which is...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
The hotel group’s loyalty program allows members to begin choosing Milestone Rewards after 20 nights within a calendar year. Every time we add another 10 nights, we pick from a set of benefits. The options change by tier, but one choice appears at every level: food...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
We’ve long been curious about the global footprint of true international first class, so we analyzed the data and are sharing our findings. If you enjoy aviation details, this breakdown will be right up your alley. The Varying Size of International First Class...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Getting your first travel card is a big step. You are now in the points world where flights, hotels, and even airport lounges can feel easier to reach. After that first card sits in your wallet, a common question shows up: should you add a second card? One good card...
