Alaska adds 2 Hawaii routes from small cities, exits New Zealand

Alaska Airlines is making changes in Hawaii. The Seattle-based carrier will add two new routes from its hub at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): daily service to Idaho’s Boise Airport (BOI) from Dec. 17 through March 21, 2027, and Saturday-only flights to Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington from Dec. 19 through April … Read more

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred just became my go-to card for gas

As someone who spends many weekends chasing mountain towns, national parks and other off-the-beaten-path destinations, I spend a surprising amount of money on gas. Whether I’m driving to a weekend getaway or filling up a rental car on vacation, fuel has become one of my biggest recurring expenses. Until recently, I put all of those … Read more

Chase Freedom Flex is losing cellphone protection Sept. 20

One of the lesser-known perks of the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees) is going away later this year. Beginning Sept. 20, 2026, the Freedom Flex will no longer offer complimentary cellphone protection to eligible cardholders who pay their monthly wireless bill with the card. If you’ve been relying on the benefit to help … Read more