by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Mar 10, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Big bills can be big earners when you use the right strategy. Auto insurance is a recurring expense that you are already paying, so channeling it through the right rewards-earning tool can turn routine payments into a steady stream of points, miles, or cash back....
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Mar 5, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Airline hubs are the heart of global air travel, acting as central points where flights converge and passengers connect to various destinations. In 2025, these hubs have become even more crucial, adapting to increasing passenger numbers and evolving travel patterns....
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Mar 1, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
In the world of aviation, fleet size is a key metric that highlights an airline’s capacity and reach. In 2025, several commercial passenger airlines operate massive fleets numbering in the hundreds (even thousands) of aircraft. Below we rank the top 10 largest...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Mar 1, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Global air travel is roaring back, and the latest airport traffic figures prove it. After years of disruption, passenger numbers in 2023 nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, totaling close to 8.5 billion worldwide – about 93.8% of 2019’s volume. By 2024, many major...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Feb 17, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Owning stock can do more than grow your portfolio. Some travel companies thank shareholders with extra benefits that reduce trip costs. If you cruise or stay in hotels often, these perks can add up. The key is knowing which companies offer them and how to claim them...