Originally Posted by
bostonbali
With MH's current financial state and public perception, you'd think they'd open up their space to partner award - why so stingy?
MAS auctions their business class space to economy passengers (and first class space to business passengers):
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/vn/e...MHupgrade.html
I've upgraded once before - paid rm900 to upgrade to biz on a KUL-SYD flight, and recall that the biz cabin was packed.
Some additional revenue for the seat is better than none i.e. releasing it as an award I guess.