ScottieFlyer

Lack of YQ balanced out by availability though. BA have many dates and routes open for redemptions including Christma and New Year that AA call centre do not seem to have available.

UA Fan

To do this one way is to go to kayak.com and search for routing. They will probably give an option to buy from orbitz.com. If you go directly to orbitz I don't think it will allow you to search for routings without a US destination.

sellouts

A very similar routing to mine. That HKG-KUL route is going to be very popular as a gateway to MH's network.

Also now worth noting that OneWorld can get to the Maldives via HKG-KUL-MLE instead of the 1x weekly (or is it 2x?) BA flight. 4hr flight from KUL on a 737-800 after a very long trip to KUL from the US, but at least it's daily.

ma91pmh

My bet is it's just bad call center reps not knowing how to look over AA and BA having different availability

ScottieFlyer

Yes, i am hoping so. Two agents yesterday claimed nothing available HKT to GLA at all while another offered me a routing via HKG with too long connection so this might confirm your point. Also wondered if weekend agents are part time and might be a little less competent than those on weekdays so I will try again tomorrow. On Froday agent redeemed me J KUL GLA no problem at all amd was even up to speed on BA domestc conne tion issues out of LHR. I though also AA might have been refusing milesaver because of holiday season but I was not offered anytime award either..

hillrider

Assuming that the above fares are round-trip, the 5451 miles you get (50% of roundtrip) for $108 will cost you 1.98c each.

This is far from a good deal, actually you pay more for them than what they're worth if you value them in the typical 1.5-1.8c/mile range!

tt7

I'm not sure what flights you're referring to but anytime awards only apply to AA-metal flights.

no1cub17

Not true - orbitz/expedia and the like definitely allow one to search their sites directly for int'l itineraries. Fares usually aren't competitive though.

no1cub17

Well I can see the point though - those miles may come in awful handy - say if at the end of the year you were just a few thousand short of requalifying, you'd be kicking yourself saying jeez if only I'd spent the extra $100 back then I wouldn't have this issue...instead of wondering about doing a MR, etc...

bhomburg

yep. Especially since the difference between cheapest offered and earning miles fare class isn't that high. I booked a CDG-KUL-HKT trip on them in March and upfared to a mile-earning fare class (M) for a mere 54 Euros more. Seeing that with the DRDM promotion this trip will net me almost 14,000 RDM and 7,000 EQM, that's a no-brainer. Where else do you get this many EQM for so little money?
That said, their fares undercut everyone else by a third in business as well as economy, and I cannot really fault them not handing out miles for these heavily discounted fares. Looking forward to their A380 service!
Pleasantly surprised about their KUL reservations agents as well. Knowledgeable agent had no problem quoting me different fare classes and getting me the cheapest available that'll earn me miles on AA. He even mentioned that I'll enjoy my ten-hour layover in KUL in their renowned first-class lounge - they obviously have been trained on OW stuff.


Things I do not like:
I just looked at their seating policy (being 6'4", having legroom is the single most important thing to me when it comes to airlines), and according to their "favorite spot" policy, their seating and baggage policies are more European LCC than five-star airline. They charge extra for advance seat assignments (anything before check-in at T-48) even on full-fare tickets and/or for their top-tier elites. Will pony up the ~$50 fee for an exit row seat at least for the return. They're still several hundred cheaper than everything else on that route...
Same with baggage - 20kgs in economy regardless of fare class or status is ridiculous, and I see no mention of the OW-standardized emerald status extra allowance on their website anywhere (but the agent knew and told me).

onlysuites

Would anyone know if there are any valid routings on MH from Europe to India? Long shot I know but really wanna try out the A380.

hillrider

Uh? The routing makes no sense as it's almost exactly twice as long!!

You can try out the A380 (well worth it) between those areas on oneworld metal by taking the QF one to DXB as of 31MAR.

abk

I have been on Malaysia's website and AA.com and cannot find a way to see Malaysia's J fares Lax-Nrt for my like. Looking at various dates in June and July. All I can find is coach fares. Anyone help me on what I am doing wrong.

ScottieFlyer

Ah ok, I am very infrequent user of AA. You were correct about agents. I called back today and a great agent wasted no time securing me business on MH for HKT-KUL-LHRR-GLA for $88 plus €15 tax and fees for those interested in cost.

dmbtr3

And the mystery is over: http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...iaairlines.jsp