This week’s Quick Hits is packed with practical travel tools, useful updates, and a look ahead at one of the biggest trips of the year. DeAndre introduces a new partnership with AirAdvisor, a service that helps travelers claim compensation directly from airlines after delays, cancellations, baggage issues, and denied boarding, making it easier to recover money many passengers never realize they're entitled to. He also shares a new interactive map that helps Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders locate Sapphire Reserve Tables restaurants, Resy dining options, and airport lounges based on where they're actually staying.

The episode also covers a small fee increase for Alaska Mileage Plan partner award bookings, a limited time DoorDash discount worth grabbing, and an exciting preview of DeAndre and Taryn's upcoming adventure to Tomorrowland in Belgium. From booking business class flights with points to planning restaurants and experiences in Brussels, this episode combines practical travel resources with a behind the scenes look at another bucket list trip fueled by points and miles.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro + Quick Hits Overview

(00:24) New AirAdvisor Partnership Explained

(01:22) Travel Insurance vs. Airline Compensation

(03:44) New Sapphire Reserve Restaurant Map Tool

(05:29) Alaska Mileage Plan Raises Partner Award Fees

(06:15) DoorDash Promo Code Worth Using

(06:39) Planning Our Tomorrowland Belgium Trip

(07:42) Belgium Travel Plans

Key takeaways:

• AirAdvisor Partnership: A new tool helps travelers claim airline compensation for delays, cancellations, baggage issues, and denied boarding with no upfront cost.
• Travel Insurance vs. Compensation: Airline compensation claims are different from travel insurance and can provide additional payouts many travelers overlook.
• Restaurant Mapping Tool: A free interactive map makes it easier to find Chase Sapphire Reserve Tables restaurants, Resy locations, and lounges near your hotel.
• Alaska Fee Increase: Alaska Mileage Plan increased partner award booking fees from $12.50 to $20 each way on partner airlines.
• DoorDash Discount: Use promo code BITE25 for 25% off eligible DoorDash orders over $15, up to a $10 discount.
• Tomorrowland Trip: DeAndre shares the travel strategy behind their upcoming Belgium trip, including business class flights, hotel bookings, and festival plans.

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