Traveling to Japan with Points & Miles

#102: Host Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) breaks down the different ways you can use your points and miles for free flights to Japan. He also discusses how to use your points for free hotel/resort stays in Japan, and shares some of the best credit card bonuses right now for quickly rack up points for your next trip.

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Selected Links From The Episode

Fifth Freedom Flights (e.g. Singapore's LAX-NRT)

Point.me ($1 for first month, enter HACKS at checkout)

Hotels I've Enjoyed:

• Hilton Tokyo
• St Regis Osaka
• Park Hyatt Kyoto

American Express Cards:

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• American Express® Gold Card
• American Express® Business Gold Card
• The Platinum Card® from American Express
• The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

Capital One Cards:

• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
• Capital One® Spark® Miles for Business
• Capital One® Spark® Cash Plus 

Other Cards:

• Bilt Mastercard®
• Citi Premier® Card
• Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card
• For other cards mentioned visit our Best Credit Cards Page

For Hilton Points

Note: All information about Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by ATH Media. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

• Hilton Honors American Express Card
• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (my wife's referral link)

Full Show Notes

Flights (1:22)

• ANA (1:24)
• Japan Airlines (3:58)
• British Airways (5:24)
• Singapore (5:40)
• Virgin Atlantic (8:25)
• Zip Air (15:06)

Hotels (17:36)

• Hyatt (17:44)
• Marriott's New Signup Bonus (24:47)
• Hilton (25:25)
• IHG (28:57)
• Hostels & Capsule Hotels (31:32)

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