I am a Malaysian student studying in Hong Kong. I fly home (KUL) quite often (once a month or even twice) and I travel occasionally to other parts of Asia and even to Australia and Europe. As a MH Silver member (which does not seem to enjoy much privileges), Im having a tough time deciding which OW FFP should I stick with, MH or CX? CX is changing their MPC regulations and accruing sectors on their flights proves daunting after having advice from MPC DMs.
(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Priority services and most importantly lounge access for I always arrive way earlier than SDT
(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
20,000-30,000, pretty much in J and PE
(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
J, PEY, and Y (seldom discounted Y as I always want to collect as many miles as possible)
(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Yes, for pleasure
(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
HKG-KUL on CX but accruing MH, HKG to TPE, KUL to SIN etc.
(6) What is your home airport?
KUL
(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in OW or other airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
MH Silver (approx. 30,000 miles), CX Green (5600+ AM)
(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
CX preferred and most flown on (they offer attractive prices for layover flights), MH is always in my pocket list too if the fares offered are reasonable.
Would really appreciate if you could give me a wise word or two, I have few major trips coming up in May, June and July (my CX membership due every August). Much thanks in advance!