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. Watch us on YouTube! Download SAILY's app and use code THRIFTY at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details, go to https://saily.com/thrifty Join the conversation! Sign up for the free Thrifty Traveler Podcast Slack community today. 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 Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at [email protected] 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com - or subscribe to our free weekly points and miles newsletter, The Extra Mile!Follow us on…InstagramYouTubeFacebookBluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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