by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Sep 5, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
Following TSA rules protects your timeline and everyone’s safety, so we keep our guidance current for you. In July 2025, TSA removed the long-running shoes-off step at checkpoints, while the 3-1-1 liquids limit still applies nationwide. The latest packing change...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Sep 5, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Safety matters when you plan a trip, especially if you care about solo travel, discrimination risks, or everyday crime. We want you to feel confident choosing destinations that match your comfort level and travel style. To ground this in evidence, we rely on the...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Sep 5, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
Today we are introducing you to Flight Deals, an AI-powered flight search tool built inside Google Flights. If you hunt for cheap flights, this new experience helps you discover low fares faster with plain language prompts. You get a friendly, flexible way to plan...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Aug 20, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Solo female travel is growing fast, and many of you are planning big trips abroad with curiosity and courage. We want you to feel empowered, so we focus on practical safety habits that keep you confident from takeoff to touchdown. With smart prep, a clear plan, and...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Aug 14, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
We often talk about opening new financial accounts, and it’s just as important to master smart account changes that reduce costs without affecting your profile. In many cases, you can keep your existing line open, lower or remove an annual fee, and protect your credit...
