Expert Session #1: How to Book 4+ Business Class Seats to Japan Using Points w/ Maria Fung

Planning a trip to Japan using points and miles? In this first Savewise Expert Session, Asia travel strategist Maria Fung, also known as @mariapointstheway on social media, breaks down exactly how families can book multiple business class seats to Japan using points.Most award travel advice is designed for solo travelers or couples. But booking flights for families of 3–6 people is a completely different challenge. In this session, Maria shares the exact framework she teaches families to turn points into business and first class flights to Asia without the stress or guesswork.You’ll learn:• Why Japan award travel is harder than Europe• How airlines actually release business class award seats• The 4-step strategy for booking multiple premium seats• How to build a diversified points portfolio for maximum flexibility• Why dynamic pricing (like Japan Airlines) can actually help families• Tools and timing strategies for finding award availability• How to plan trips 18–36 months ahead to dramatically increase successWe also cover real examples using airlines like ANA, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, and Starlux.If you want to take your family to Japan in business class without spending thousands of dollars per ticket, this session will show you how the strategy actually works.This expert session is hosted by Savewise, a platform that helps you earn points and miles passively through everyday shopping, so you can build the points portfolio needed for trips like these.Timestamps0:00 - Welcome0:42 - Introduction to Savewise and the Goal of Expert Sessions1:06 - Meet Maria Fung, Asia Travel Strategist2:16 - Maria’s Story: From Credit Rejection to Points Expert4:43 - Why Family Award Travel Is Harder Than Solo Travel7:24 - Why Japan Is So Popular Right Now10:58 - Why Booking Award Travel to Japan Is So DifficultMaria’s Framework for Booking Family Business Class to Japan13:40 - Step 1: Know Your Travel Priorities16:12 - Expanding Airports to Increase Award Chances18:40 - Why Aircraft Type Matters23:00 - Step 2: Match the Right Miles to the Right Airline26:59 - Why Airline Programs Matter29:03 - Step 3: Build a Diversified Points Portfolio31:54 - Why Multiple Point Currencies Matter32:23 - Real Example: Adjusting Plans Mid-Trip Using Different Miles36:38 - Step 4: Use the Right Tools and Timing38:32 - Understanding Award Release Windows39:09 - Best Award Search Tools40:35 - Secret Tip: Learn the Airline SystemsAdvanced Strategies + Pro Tips42:42 - Why Planning 18–36 Months Ahead Works44:21 - Japan Airlines Transfer Bonuses47:19 - Why Dynamic Pricing Can Help Families48:48 - Around-the-World Trips With JAL Miles49:49 - Will New Transfer Partners Reduce Availability?Q&A56:56 - Strategy for Last-Minute Award Seats59:38 - Best Times to Search for AvailabilityWrap Up1:00:13 - Maria’s Free Guide + Webinar1:02:24 - Final Thoughts + Savewise Expert Session SeriesResources mentioned in this videoFree guide from Maria:https://mariapointstheway.myflodesk.c...Maria’s website:https://www.mariapointstheway.com/ Learn more about Savewise:https://getsavewise.com/