by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 23, 2025 | Maximizing Points and Miles
A lot of travelers say they would happily give up things like fast food, coffee, or alcohol for a whole year if it meant they could take their dream trip. At the same time, many of those same people have hotel, airline, and other travel points just sitting in their...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
If you want to pay less for flights in 2026, timing is a big deal. Airlines do not set one price and forget about it. Fares move up and down all day as people book seats, change plans, and search from different places. The hour when you look can change what you pay,...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies, Travel Guides
Finding cheap flights is not random luck. It comes from understanding how airlines set prices and from using a few simple habits every time you plan a trip. Airlines change fares all day as seats sell, seasons change, and other airlines adjust their own prices. When...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
When you choose a new rewards card, the welcome bonus is usually one of the biggest reasons you apply. Many issuers run limited-time welcome offers, and there are often plenty of strong options waiting for space in your wallet. You get the envelope in the mail, peel...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Flight Booking Tips and Strategies
People argue about travel all the time, and the internet gives everyone a megaphone. For almost every travel habit, you can find someone saying you are doing it wrong. One of the latest arguments is about early morning flights, and we strongly disagree with the idea...
