Originally Posted by
RealHJ
Yes, availability improves, and the cost goes way, way, way, WAY up (esp. when it comes to BE awards). End result: the aspirational nature of the FF program is no more and there is little reason left to earn airline-specific points/miles. Then programs such as USB FlexPerks and Chase UR become more attractive than any airline program for earning, given the availability to redeem for any flight or hotel based on cost.
You got it. I'm just curious if they'll largely also maintain the current award seat inventory release logs in order to make seats available for redemption to partner programs.