Episode Details

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.

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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

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