Feb 1, 2013, 12:04 pm
Redeeming Miles for Awards on Malaysia Airlines / MH (Master thread)
Jun 5, 2011, 6:33 pm
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Redeeming Miles for Awards on Malaysia Airlines / MH (Master thread)
Malaysia Airlines will join the oneWorld alliance.
An announcement is expected shortly from Singapore.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-air...n=home-flipper.
A little background on MAS:
*Hubbed in Kuala Lumpur.
*One of few airlines to serve all six inhabited continents.
*Operates a fleet of 90 aircraft; with 50 orders and 30 options, including six A380s.
*U.S. service to Los Angeles via Taipei.
*European service includes Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Paris and Rome.
*One of few airlines rated 5-star by Skytrax.
An announcement is expected shortly from Singapore.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-air...n=home-flipper.
A little background on MAS:
*Hubbed in Kuala Lumpur.
*
*Operates a fleet of 90 aircraft; with 50 orders and 30 options, including six A380s.
*
*European service includes Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Paris and Rome.
*One of few airlines rated 5-star by Skytrax.
Last edited by JDiver; Oct 27, 2014 at 4:35 pm Reason: strike out items no longer accurate
Jun 5, 2011, 6:50 pm
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A hearty "terima kasih banyak-banyak" for an early sharing of the news, MAH4546!
Check out their interactive route map here.
MH Enrich Silver tier is oneworld Ruby (AA Gold); Enrich Gold to oneworld Sapphire (AA Platinum); and Enrich Platinum to oneworld Emerald (AA Exdecutive Platinum).
link to new A380 interior photos
Boeing 747 First Class pod
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777 Business Class
A380 Business Class
Note infants to 2 years old are not allowed in 747 and A380 First; infants and children to age 12 are not allowed on the A380 upper deck.
LAX-KUL and onward... very nice!
Last edited by JDiver; Jul 25, 2013 at 3:27 pm Reason: update for new thread
Feb 1, 2013, 6:45 am
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I have no problems finding J award space on LHR-KUL on MH using the BA site. For instance, LHR-KUL in mid-August. I did find that if you search for F, it spits back Y. However, if you search specifically for J, it will show the space.
Feb 1, 2013, 7:36 am
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Just booked Business Class
Hi All;
Just booked J as AAdvantage claim that F is not available for mileage use.
Is this correct, or does anyone have conflicting information.
Just booked J as AAdvantage claim that F is not available for mileage use.
Is this correct, or does anyone have conflicting information.
Feb 1, 2013, 8:21 am
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). I'm thinking this might be programming issue? I'm giving it a few days.
Feb 1, 2013, 8:59 am
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Is MH charging YQ with AAdvantage ?
Feb 1, 2013, 9:23 am
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Yes looks like AA is not charging YQ:
KUL BLR $21.30
LAX KUL $30.50
LAX NRT $2.50
LHR KUL $198.50
All the above are for Y class. On the BLR route I still might take BA as they charge $143 and 10k miles as opposed to 22.5K miles AA wants. On the other routes AA is a clear winner.
Feb 1, 2013, 11:01 am
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I think it has to do with Amadeus again. When CX switched over to Amadeus, AA members couldn't even book with them for about 2 weeks! So I think the same is happening with MH.
What I'd like to know is what you paid in total taxes...?
Is MH charging YQ with AAdvantage ?
What I'd like to know is what you paid in total taxes...?
Is MH charging YQ with AAdvantage ?
Not an Amadeus thing, it is an MH thing; I spoke directly to MH and they confirmed that the F seats are not available for mileage.
Flying J from LHR/KUL I paid $480 in taxes.
Feb 1, 2013, 11:05 am
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Yes looks like AA is not charging YQ:
KUL BLR $21.30
LAX KUL $30.50
LAX NRT $2.50
LHR KUL $198.50
All the above are for Y class. On the BLR route I still might take BA as they charge $143 and 10k miles as opposed to 22.5K miles AA wants. On the other routes AA is a clear winner.
KUL BLR $21.30
LAX KUL $30.50
LAX NRT $2.50
LHR KUL $198.50
All the above are for Y class. On the BLR route I still might take BA as they charge $143 and 10k miles as opposed to 22.5K miles AA wants. On the other routes AA is a clear winner.
Feb 1, 2013, 11:43 am
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However, from the promo I notice that it extends only to Economy Class fares booked in Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, or S -- so I imply that not all bookings earn miles (e.g. fares booked in Q, O).
Feb 1, 2013, 11:46 am
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The lack of attention and detail of AA.com never cease to amaze me. It's been over a full day since the first oneworld MH flight left KUL, the one highlighted in the press release co-signed by AA!!
However, from the promo I notice that it extends only to Economy Class fares booked in Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, or S -- so I imply that not all bookings earn miles (e.g. fares booked in Q, O).
However, from the promo I notice that it extends only to Economy Class fares booked in Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, or S -- so I imply that not all bookings earn miles (e.g. fares booked in Q, O).
Feb 1, 2013, 11:52 am
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Those Z fares are actually pretty good, but it looks like the integration isn't quite done yet: look at this SFO-KUL routing:
1. SFO-UA-LAX-TYO-KUL
Yep, SFO-LAX must be on UA and therefore cannot be on AA!!! This is definitely one of those are you kidding??
Lots and lots of attention to detail missing on this "integration". Doesn't look good if the AA/US merger takes place.
Feb 1, 2013, 12:41 pm
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Malaysia Airlines will join the oneWorld alliance.
An announcement is expected shortly from Singapore.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-air...n=home-flipper.
A little background on MAS:
*Hubbed in Kuala Lumpur.
*One of few airlines to serve all six inhabited continents.
*Operates a fleet of 90 aircraft; with 50 orders and 30 options, including six A380s.
*U.S. service to Los Angeles via Taipei.
*European service includes Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Paris and Rome.
*One of few airlines rated 5-star by Skytrax.
An announcement is expected shortly from Singapore.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-air...n=home-flipper.
A little background on MAS:
*Hubbed in Kuala Lumpur.
*One of few airlines to serve all six inhabited continents.
*Operates a fleet of 90 aircraft; with 50 orders and 30 options, including six A380s.
*U.S. service to Los Angeles via Taipei.
*European service includes Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Paris and Rome.
*One of few airlines rated 5-star by Skytrax.
Also the flight to LAX is through NRT I think.