Originally Posted by
Cathay Boy
All the excuses can be made, but at the end of the day, it's about cutting cost. Elites benefits are pure cost for the airlines, so to deny a segment of pax with elite benefits will "save" them money.
I can't imagine it's solely down to costs. As mentioned 12 years and above will be charged the full fare. Youngsters are also likely to eat and drink less in the lounges than an adult (and of course won't be allowed at the alcoholic beverages).
Perhaps CX feels that if a child is earning enough miles to achieve status then it's likely that parents or other relatives also have status so it's not necessary to extend it to them, as they'll very often be traveling together.
To be honest I can't think of a valid reason
not to let children aged 12 above join MPC.