AA Segments on MH for 15$/segment [Existing OW Elites Only]
Jan 24, 2015, 9:57 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MIA/SJU/MCO
Programs: AA LT PLT; DL GLD, UA nothing, B6 Mosaic; Emerald Club Executive
Posts: 3,331
On the plus side, I'm still completely confident driving on the left in a left hand drive.
Jan 25, 2015, 11:14 am
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: SIN/PVG
Programs: Basement Lurker Club
Posts: 237
Sorry for the late update as I haven't had any time to post. I stopped by the counter in SIN and the girls seemed oblivious to this promotion, but made a few calls and reconfirmed the waiver after like 25 minutes of being on the phone. However, they weren't able to provide me an end date. I managed to get this ticketed again for next week so I don't think it was a fluke. Normally I book online even if I'm heading to the airport without a ticket just to avoid standing at the ticketing counter. Even at 70 or 80 USD RT online, which is currently around the normal price on MH, I think the fare is a steal. I can't imagine ever seeing DFW/IAH or another comparable route in the US this cheap.
I didn't ask if you could originate from KUL either as that hadn't occurred to me. I gain status through EQP, and occasionally EQM and haven't done a MR ever. :-/ So didn't give much thought to what information would be relevant to someone else.
As for the reasons for the deal, I might have an explanation. Being a resident of these parts, I take the SIN/KUL quite frequently and its been extremely empty flights since middle of last year. I don't believe this is due to any of recent incidents related to the crashes. This route, like most cross-border hub to hub routes in Asia, are extremely competitive. With 8 different airlines flying KUL/SIN, and 40+ flights a day, there's bound to be some price wars being played out. Tigerair and Jetstar have been on and off promoting $0 fares on this route over the last 6-7 months. I think MH, given the situation their in, are just happy filling their planes.
Regarding the 'waiving of fees', while I didn't get breakdown in what the price is, the amount seems to be about the same amount of what the taxes would normally be. So I'm guessing it's really a $0 fare.
Thanks for sharing the name 'Baht Run'. Had to go read up on that.
I didn't ask if you could originate from KUL either as that hadn't occurred to me. I gain status through EQP, and occasionally EQM and haven't done a MR ever. :-/ So didn't give much thought to what information would be relevant to someone else.
As for the reasons for the deal, I might have an explanation. Being a resident of these parts, I take the SIN/KUL quite frequently and its been extremely empty flights since middle of last year. I don't believe this is due to any of recent incidents related to the crashes. This route, like most cross-border hub to hub routes in Asia, are extremely competitive. With 8 different airlines flying KUL/SIN, and 40+ flights a day, there's bound to be some price wars being played out. Tigerair and Jetstar have been on and off promoting $0 fares on this route over the last 6-7 months. I think MH, given the situation their in, are just happy filling their planes.
Regarding the 'waiving of fees', while I didn't get breakdown in what the price is, the amount seems to be about the same amount of what the taxes would normally be. So I'm guessing it's really a $0 fare.
Thanks for sharing the name 'Baht Run'. Had to go read up on that.
Last edited by hessinger; Jan 25, 2015 at 11:35 am
Jan 25, 2015, 1:09 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Singapore
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hh Gold, NH*G, SPGP, SQ-CC
Posts: 1,381
This is an amazing fare nonetheless.
Gonna try it later when I go to the airport.
Jan 25, 2015, 1:11 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
Jan 25, 2015, 6:47 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BKK/SEL/YQG
Posts: 2,543
Jan 26, 2015, 8:59 pm
#26
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: SIN/PVG
Programs: Basement Lurker Club
Posts: 237
Should it help anyone, I'm booked on MH628 2/2 and MH619 2/4.
Last edited by hessinger; Jan 26, 2015 at 9:06 pm
Jan 26, 2015, 9:03 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BKK/SEL/YQG
Posts: 2,543
Jan 26, 2015, 11:12 pm
#29
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
Can you run us through the procedure again?
1) Go to MAS ticketing counter at T2 Row 9
2) Ask to purchase OW or RT tickets to KUL at a discounted rate and show OW Elite status?
I've just gotten MH Silver (OW Ruby), is that eligible?
Would the staff understand about the discount?
1) Go to MAS ticketing counter at T2 Row 9
2) Ask to purchase OW or RT tickets to KUL at a discounted rate and show OW Elite status?
I've just gotten MH Silver (OW Ruby), is that eligible?
Would the staff understand about the discount?