Hot on the heels of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced a Mileage Club devaluation by increasing redemption rates for bookings made starting April 18.
09.02.2024 - 15:48 / travelandleisure.com
Japan is set to become the latest country to offer a digital nomad visa to travelers, allowing foreigners to travel the country and work at the same time in an effort to expand tourism.
The six month digital nomad visa is expected to roll out by the end of March, The Japan Times reported. It will be issued to travelers making at least 10 million yen ($67,308). The visa will be offered to visitors from 49 countries and territories, including the United States, Australia, and more.
In addition to the income requirement, applicants must have private health insurance since they will not receive a residence card or a residence certificate. Any spouses or children of those who are granted a visa will be able to stay in the country as well.
Digital visas allow travelers to stay and work from a country for an extended period of time, but do not allow them to be employed by the country they are traveling in.
It was not immediately clear when or how visitors could apply for the visa.
American travelers who plan on visiting Japan for less time can enter for up to 90 days visa-free, according to the U.S. Department of State. To take advantage of this option, travelers must have a valid passport and an onward or return ticket.
The new option to stay in the country longer comes as both United Airlines and American Airlines are planning to launch flights to Japan from both Houston and New York City. Upon arrival, Japan also has a robust train network to make getting around simple, but the country did recently increase the cost of its Japan Rail Pass.
Beyond Japan, there are several other destinations that offer the chance to live as a digital nomad, from Colombia to Turkey, Bali, Argentina, and beyond.
Hot on the heels of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced a Mileage Club devaluation by increasing redemption rates for bookings made starting April 18.
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If it seems like everyone and their mother is trying to use points and miles to go to Japan these days, you’re not wrong. But can you really blame them? Between the people, the history, the culture, the architecture, the nightlife, the shopping, and of course, the food, Japan is an absolute dream of a destination for so many, including honeymooners planning their once-in-a-lifetime vacations.
Travelers will have more flight options to visit Japan this summer.Announced Thursday, American Airlines will launch a new flight route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on June 28. The new route makes American the only U.S.
This spring, United Airlines plans to launch a new route to Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND).
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Imagine taking off for a vacation, and having no idea exactly where you are going. Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, commonly known as SAS Airlines, offered just that, by recently introducing a special mystery flight called “Destination Unknown.” SAS sold tickets for the flight exclusively to members of the airline’s frequent flyer loyalty program, EuroBonus. Instead of money, travelers needed to redeem 30,000 miles for a seat. The trip will depart from Copenhagen on April 5 and return back to Copenhagen on April 8. Travelers are only provided a clue that the flight will last “a few hours”, and the exact location of the destination will be revealed at some point during the flight through an announcement. “The prospect of embarking on an adventurous and mysterious journey with fellow enthusiasts, finding new connections and friendships along the way, is truly exciting,” SAS’s Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President Paul Verhagen said in the news release. Over 1,000 people submitted interest in joining the flight, and the airline is no longer accepting reservations, a spokesperson shared with Travel + Leisure. Due to the limited quantity of seats on the plane, tickets for the April trip will be distributed randomly to the travelers who signed up. SAS operates flights around the world to 125 destinations, and currently has flights from the US (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and Washington) to destinations in Scandinavia and across Europe. The concept of “surprise” travel has taken off as travelers seek new experiences. Lufthansa, a German airline, offers a program called ‘Lufthansa Surprise’ where travelers select their home airport, and a general theme of what type of vacation they want (such as arts, outdoors, or shopping). Once the trip is paid and ticketed, the airline reveals the destination to the traveler. The surprise bookings cannot be changed or canceled, and the 24-hour flexible booking policy also does not apply.
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If your New Year’s resolution was to earn more miles and points, take more trips, and reap more value from loyalty programs, the best points and miles deals in February will definitely interest you. Airlines, hotels, and credit cards have promotions and deals to kick off your travel year. Here’s how you can benefit.