by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Japan sits high on a lot of travel wish lists, and it is easy to see why. The country blends calm spaces with nonstop energy, and the hospitality can feel unusually thoughtful. You can often get a similar vibe on a Japan-based full-service airline in business class,...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
If you are flying during the holiday rush, do not leave home without checking one boring but important thing: your airline profile settings. It sounds small, but it is the difference between using a faster lane and standing there like everyone else while you dig...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 22, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
We have paid for CLEAR for about three years. We still use it because it can make airport security feel less messy. When it is working well, it can help you get through the checkpoint with less waiting and less stress. It can also help you avoid digging for your ID...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Most travelers know that sometimes a flight ends up with more people than available seats, even when everyone has a confirmed booking. It feels strange. You paid, you arrived at the airport, and somehow the plane is still “too full.” How Airlines End Up Selling Extra...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Dec 4, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Flying in the front of the plane used to mean a slightly bigger chair and a nicer meal. Today, on many airlines, business class feels closer to having your own tiny room in the sky. In this guide, we walk through what we think are the 10 best business class seats in...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 30, 2025 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs, Maximizing Points and Miles
We love turning miles into comfortable flights without stress. One large U.S. airline still makes it possible to book great seats at fair region levels and keeps the rules friendly for real travelers. In this complete guide, we walk you through what to expect, how to...
