MPC : Silver to Gold
Jun 3, 2012 | 8:48 pm
#1
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MPC : Silver to Gold
I am one regional trip short of making it to Gold. I can either do Taipei which is the cheapest way to get 5 sectors (but need to go through the hassle of getting a visa) or just do a trip to Singapore or Bangkok.
When I told my brother about it, he says that Silver and Gold are pretty much the same if not for the extra baggage allowance and since we normally travel on J, we rarely use up all the 30kgs anyway. So is it worth going through all the trouble to get to Gold?
I may have a work trip soon and normally the office gets me a economy ticket then I cover the upgrade to I-class. I was just wondering if I should do it now to get to Gold or just fly a direct flight on PR.
I really don't mind staying at HKIA for a few hours...plus CX provides a lot of flights between Manila and Hong Kong so connection time isn't much of a problem.
When I told my brother about it, he says that Silver and Gold are pretty much the same if not for the extra baggage allowance and since we normally travel on J, we rarely use up all the 30kgs anyway. So is it worth going through all the trouble to get to Gold?
I may have a work trip soon and normally the office gets me a economy ticket then I cover the upgrade to I-class. I was just wondering if I should do it now to get to Gold or just fly a direct flight on PR.
I really don't mind staying at HKIA for a few hours...plus CX provides a lot of flights between Manila and Hong Kong so connection time isn't much of a problem.
Jun 3, 2012 | 10:00 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Hong Kong
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Depend on your flying pattern, the most important benefit is Seat Guarantee which guarantee a seat for you 72 hours out, which is critical for PVG / PEK commuter route. Since I get Gold I have been paying V-subclass fare to fly into Shanghai Hongqiao, the convenience is unbeatable and that flight is routinely sold out in Y or J and you cannot get anything less than K-subclass if without the guarantee.
And with Gold you have higher OP-UP rate than SL (I got 2/40 when I was MPC SL due to 5 year anniversary / Xmas peak season, 2 / 16 when I was MPC GO on sold out flight - which I use seat guarantee to get seats)
It's also the convenience when packing that I used to be comfortably fly with 20KG luggage limit but with MPC Gold I just don't bother and throw everything in now
And with Gold you have higher OP-UP rate than SL (I got 2/40 when I was MPC SL due to 5 year anniversary / Xmas peak season, 2 / 16 when I was MPC GO on sold out flight - which I use seat guarantee to get seats)
It's also the convenience when packing that I used to be comfortably fly with 20KG luggage limit but with MPC Gold I just don't bother and throw everything in now
Jun 3, 2012 | 11:44 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I highly doubt they will waive anything if OP is qualifying on sector basis......
Originally Posted by garykung
Simple - email MPC and see if they can "waive" that.
You may be surprised somehow.
You may be surprised somehow.
Jun 3, 2012 | 11:50 pm
#5
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I am one regional trip short of making it to Gold. I can either do Taipei which is the cheapest way to get 5 sectors (but need to go through the hassle of getting a visa) or just do a trip to Singapore or Bangkok.
When I told my brother about it, he says that Silver and Gold are pretty much the same if not for the extra baggage allowance and since we normally travel on J, we rarely use up all the 30kgs anyway. So is it worth going through all the trouble to get to Gold?
I may have a work trip soon and normally the office gets me a economy ticket then I cover the upgrade to I-class. I was just wondering if I should do it now to get to Gold or just fly a direct flight on PR.
I really don't mind staying at HKIA for a few hours...plus CX provides a lot of flights between Manila and Hong Kong so connection time isn't much of a problem.
When I told my brother about it, he says that Silver and Gold are pretty much the same if not for the extra baggage allowance and since we normally travel on J, we rarely use up all the 30kgs anyway. So is it worth going through all the trouble to get to Gold?
I may have a work trip soon and normally the office gets me a economy ticket then I cover the upgrade to I-class. I was just wondering if I should do it now to get to Gold or just fly a direct flight on PR.
I really don't mind staying at HKIA for a few hours...plus CX provides a lot of flights between Manila and Hong Kong so connection time isn't much of a problem.
Jun 4, 2012 | 4:15 am
#8
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(From iatatravelcentral.com)
Visa Chinese Taipei
Visa required.
Visa Exemptions
A max. stay of 30 days (not applicable to holders of Emergency and Temporary Passport, who must obtain a visa on arrival) for nationals of Philippines provided holding an Entry Permit Authorization (submitted via https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/) which is only available to those who have never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Chinese Taipei.
applicable to holders of a valid visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State.
Passengers transiting only are exempt from holding a visa when:
Holders of onward tickets transiting on the same calendar day.
Passengers arriving after midnight must be escorted by the carrier to the transit hotel. If passengers wish to stay in the transit lounge, permission from the police bureau must be obtained.
The receiving carrier must be advised of passengers' names, connecting flight number and destination, prior to passengers' arrival.
The following should be taken into account even if holding a Visa:
Former nationals of China (People's Rep.) who have resided outside of China (People's Rep.) for more than four years and have taken up the nationality of the country in which they reside in, may enter Chinese Taipei according to the visa requirements of the nationality they have acquired. However, documentation supporting the change in nationality is required.
Visa required.
Visa Exemptions
A max. stay of 30 days (not applicable to holders of Emergency and Temporary Passport, who must obtain a visa on arrival) for nationals of Philippines provided holding an Entry Permit Authorization (submitted via https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/) which is only available to those who have never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Chinese Taipei.
applicable to holders of a valid visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State.
Passengers transiting only are exempt from holding a visa when:
Holders of onward tickets transiting on the same calendar day.
Passengers arriving after midnight must be escorted by the carrier to the transit hotel. If passengers wish to stay in the transit lounge, permission from the police bureau must be obtained.
The receiving carrier must be advised of passengers' names, connecting flight number and destination, prior to passengers' arrival.
The following should be taken into account even if holding a Visa:
Former nationals of China (People's Rep.) who have resided outside of China (People's Rep.) for more than four years and have taken up the nationality of the country in which they reside in, may enter Chinese Taipei according to the visa requirements of the nationality they have acquired. However, documentation supporting the change in nationality is required.
https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/...k12Application
1. Basic qualifications (All must be met)
The applicants passport is still valid for at least six months. (This means that the passport is still valid for at least six months when its holder enters Taiwan rather than when the application is filed online.)
The applicant should have a return plane or ship ticket.
The applicant should have never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan.
2. Special qualifications: (Having one of the following documents)
The applicant should have a valid (1) Permanent Resident Card or (2) Entry Visa, of any one of the following countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand; or one of the signatories of the Schengan Agreement.
The applicants passport is still valid for at least six months. (This means that the passport is still valid for at least six months when its holder enters Taiwan rather than when the application is filed online.)
The applicant should have a return plane or ship ticket.
The applicant should have never been employed as a blue-collar worker in Taiwan.
2. Special qualifications: (Having one of the following documents)
The applicant should have a valid (1) Permanent Resident Card or (2) Entry Visa, of any one of the following countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand; or one of the signatories of the Schengan Agreement.
Jun 4, 2012 | 4:18 am
#9
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if he does not have correct visa they wont check him in and if he gets to the gate with online check and is denied he still wont get credited flights as he will be listed as a no show
Jun 4, 2012 | 4:18 am
#10
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Jun 4, 2012 | 5:36 pm
#11
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Actually they gave me Silver while still on my 15th sector.
Jun 19, 2012 | 2:41 pm
#14
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Jun 19, 2012 | 5:06 pm
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