Originally Posted by
achow
I am new to ANA for search *A availability. Do you need to have points in the ANA account before you can search it?
No, just register for an ANA account. Then follow the instructions here:
http://thepointsguy.com/2011/06/how-...-availability/ . Basically, search something like SFO to NRT. Then after you get the results the search using star alliance member partners will activate for you. Hope that helps.