
Also see:
- Electric Tokyo: A $15,000 Week in Japan for $58 (With Business Class Flights and Free Hotels!)
- Review: JAL Business Class Sky Suite 787-8 NRT-DFW
The day finally came to travel to Japan. I love travel days. And this one was silky smooth.
We arrived to the airport in 20 minutes flat, cleared PreCheck in I swear to gods 90 seconds, and headed to the Centurion Lounge. There was time for breakfast, a cocktail, and a free manicure. And, our departure gate was right across from the lounge.
(Perfect!)
I was relaxed and happy when boarding began. And used 54,000 American miles for this flight.
The actual cost is 60,000 American miles. But I got a 10% mileage rebate upon booking – so 6,000 miles were instantly redeposited into my account. This perk comes with most American co-branded cards (with both Citi and Barclays). It’s worth the annual fee for this alone.

Ready to fly over the Pacific (and nearly halfway around the world!) in Business Class for 54,000 American miles
Last time I flew this route in this plane was in First Class. So I was curious to see how the new retro-fitted Business Class seats would look and feel. And off we go!