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Old Feb 16, 2023 | 7:12 am
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Originally Posted by gongtiger
Transferred my points to ANA instead of UA because of the cheaper award, now it's nearly useless with non-availability other than waitlisted tickets.... Has ANA always been like this? Or it's after covid.
This is because more people have credit card points. You are facing a stiff competition with people, who are sitting on hundred of thousands if not millions of credit card miles/points. Basically every CSR or Amex Plat SUB will give the new card holder enough points for a business class seat redemption.

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