How I Booked Japan Airlines Business Class to Tokyo Using Points episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 29 MIN

How I Booked Japan Airlines Business Class to Tokyo Using Points

from Rewarding Routes · host John Diaz

#26 This week we’re breaking down exactly how I booked Japan Airlines Business Class from Los Angeles to Tokyo using points and miles.In this episode, I walk through my entire booking process step-by-step from spotting the award availability to leveraging a Capital One transfer bonus that made the redemption even more valuable. I also share the math behind the booking, including the miles used, taxes paid, and what the same flight would have cost in cash.Along the way, we also touch on some important Hyatt news, including upcoming changes to the World of Hyatt award chart that could increase redemption costs for some of the most desirable hotels.Tune in to learn how I turned everyday spending into a $6,000+ business class flight to Japan, and how you can prepare for similar opportunities in the future.What You’ll Learn from This Episode• How I booked Japan Airlines Business Class for 55,000 miles from LAX to Tokyo• How a Capital One transfer bonus helped reduce the number of points needed• Why flexibility with award travel can unlock rare business class opportunities• Important World of Hyatt award chart changes coming soon• Why you should always have a plan before transferring points to airline programsFeatured on the ShowMax Miles Points - Instagram @maxmilespointshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVM1xTQgbDL/?igsh=a2p5ejhjeGthMTBy - how to ACTUALLY find 55,000 point Japan Airlines Business Class flights by Max Miles PointsJapan Airlines Mileage BankCapital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardMy Referral Link - https://i.capitalone.com/JEbHdVzBzRewarding Routes Stan Store  → https://stan.store/rewardingroutesInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/rewardingroutes/Email → [email protected]

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 5, 2026

Embed this episode

#26 This week we’re breaking down exactly how I booked Japan Airlines Business Class from Los Angeles to Tokyo using points and miles. In this episode, I walk through my entire booking process step-by-step from spotting the award availability to leveraging a Capital One transfer bonus that made the redemption even more valuable. I also share the math behind the booking, including the miles used, taxes paid, and what the same flight would have cost in cash. Along the way, we also touch on some...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

How I Booked Japan Airlines Business Class to Tokyo Using Points

0:00 29:51

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Rewarding Routes?

This episode is 29 minutes long.

When was this Rewarding Routes episode published?

This episode was published on March 5, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Rewarding Routes episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!