by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 20, 2026 | Travel Guides
At TheMilesAcademy, we see travelers obsess over the big stuff, the view, the room size, the restaurant scene, the lobby glow-up. Then you get to the room and the little problems show up. You cannot find the switch that kills the last lamp, your phone charges across...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 20, 2026 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Wedding expenses come in waves. Deposits stack. Due dates sneak up. Vendors all want money on their timeline, not yours. A card can help you stay organized, earn rewards, and keep a backup plan if a vendor drops the ball, but only if you use it with a system. Build A...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 20, 2026 | Maximizing Points and Miles, Travel Guides
January is when travel plans either become bookings or turn into a soft promise that fades by spring. If you want a trip to happen this year, now is the moment to make a few smart decisions that protect your time, your money, and your energy. Early in the year, you...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 20, 2026 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Free inflight WiFi flipped from “nice extra” to “expected” on a major US airline starting today. Most flights now offer a complimentary connection, which changes the feel of flying. You can message family, pull up a confirmation, or handle quick work without buying a...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 20, 2026 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Low spending does not kick you out of the points-and-miles game. It just means we win with planning instead of volume. We have watched plenty of low spenders cut flight and hotel costs with points, even when their monthly “put it on a card” budget looks modest. If you...
