Kyle joins the show from the Park Hyatt Tokyo on this special Japan-themed episode. While the sun slowly rises behind him, Kyle first revisits his scorching hot take about the rise of SkyMiles before the guys dig into where to go in Japan, how to get there, and where to stay on your next trip.
Plus, Gunnar gives his own hot take about jet lag, and Kyle gives advice on how to beat it.
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In This Episode
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- 00:00 – Kyle is live from the Park Hyatt Tokyo!
- 02:35 – Kyle and Matt give us a Japan-themed welcome back
- 03:25 – Kyle’s scorching hot Delta SkyMiles take
- 09:45 – Pushing back on Kyle’s take and the “clearance meat” story
- 13:20 – Chase cuts Priority Pass users out of its lounges
- 16:25 – Kyle’s grueling 10 hours of DFW lounge hopping
- 18:50 – A word from our sponsor Saily!
- 19:50 – The Extra Mile: Where to go in Japan
- 35:00 – How to fly to Japan: Haneda vs. Narita and flight deals
- 40:15 – Kyle’s review of the new JAL Biz Class on the A350
- 47:50 – Where to stay in Japan: Hyatt Regency, Conrad and more
- 55:20 – How to get around in Japan
- 57:37 – What points should Judy earn for biz class flights to Japan
- 01:01:00 – Kyle’s tips for beating jet lag
Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas
Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
Can I have more info about the vpn to use for getting more points?
Hi Mary, search Rakuten for “Express VPN” or “Nord VPN.” Both regularly offer close to 100% back – 100x points when you have your Rakuten account set up that way – for these purchases. At 100% cash back (100x points), you’re essentially buying points for 1 cent apiece if you don’t plan to use the service. Just don’t forget to cancel before the promo rate expires!