Why can I only find "Business Flex" tickets?
Jun 15, 2019, 5:04 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Why can I only find "Business Flex" tickets?
Trying to book return flights from HKG - KUL for next January on the Malaysia Airlines website. Only the more expensive flexible tickets are showing, for every single day. I'd rather pay less for a cheaper fare bucket, which I know is available from Expert Flyer. Am I missing something? How can I book the cheaper, more restrictive tickets?
Jun 15, 2019, 7:06 pm
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Have you tried Expedia or some other online travel agent?
Jun 15, 2019, 7:19 pm
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It's possible you're trying too far ahead of time and cheap fares will only bevome available at T-6months (or similar)?
Jun 15, 2019, 7:26 pm
Join Date: Aug 2007
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MH files all of its fares with the Business Flex conditions for HKG-KUL. It's the only option you have.
Jun 16, 2019, 1:02 am
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Also, that may be because of the lack of a ongoing promotion?
Jun 16, 2019, 1:16 am
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I believe it is due to non-promotion period. But sometimes some route they would never provide any business class discount due to overall high load, for example the SIN route
Jun 16, 2019, 8:03 am
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Since there is ample time i might use some Avios (if not stock up some soon) and get a one way on CX if availability permits for better value