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Your Hometown Forces Credit Card Points To Fail

In 2025, United Airlines moved 45.3 million passengers, showing how a dominant hub can shape the value of any reward currency. If you live near that hub, the airlines that control the gates also control the price of award seats, often turning your hard-earned points into a dead end.