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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]

#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...

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