Sasha Wren articles

I moved to an empty row on my flight, but the flight attendant said I had to stay in my middle seat—scrunched between two passengers. Is this normal?

Airline policies vary on whether passengers can leave their assigned seats to move to an empty seat.
May 25, 2026 Sasha Wren

Our cruise ship skipped two ports because of lousy weather—but the cruise line refused us compensation. Is that standard practice?

Cruises don't guarantee port visits, nor do they give partial refunds for skipping ports due to bad weather.
May 19, 2026 Sasha Wren

I booked my flight through Expedia to save money—but when it was cancelled, no one would help me. What now?

Booking with Expedia or other cheap booking sites is convenient, but if something goes wrong, you may have less recourse.
April 16, 2026 Sasha Wren

I used points for a “free” flight and still paid hundreds in fees—where did all these charges come from?

Because of numerous fees, buying a ticket with points is far from a free ride.
March 27, 2026 Sasha Wren

My passport expires in six months and the airline says I can’t fly. Why does that matter?

You show up with a valid passport and a boarding pass, and the airline still says no. This happens every day at airports, and it almost always comes down to one rule: your passport must be valid for long enough after you arrive. The frustrating part is that it is not an airline rule you can negotiate at the counter.
March 9, 2026 Sasha Wren
frequent flyer woman at airport

The Travel Perks Airlines No Longer Honor—Even If You’re Loyal

Discover which airline loyalty perks have disappeared, even for elite flyers, from upgrades to lounge access, and learn how changing airline policies affect frequent travelers today worldwide flights programs trends.
February 11, 2026 Sasha Wren

Researchers in the Everglades use technology to help hunters remove invasive Burmese pythons.

New scientific methods make it easier for hunters to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades.
February 4, 2026 Sasha Wren

America’s greatest highway, Route 66 will be 100 years old in 2026.

Route 66 was the main route west for almost 60 years, and many sections of the famous highway can still be driven today.
January 21, 2026 Sasha Wren