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Old Oct 31, 2014, 5:22 pm
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MHUPGRADE SUCCESSFUL UPGRADE OFFER PRICES
(origin - destination, offer price accepted, post #)

ECONOMY to BUSINESS
KUL - ADL SGD250 #203
KUL - AKL USD325 #447
KUL - BKK SGD80 #70
KUL - BKK USD65 #450
KUL - CAN MYR345 #358
KUL - CMB MYR576 #686
KUL - CGK USD60 #153
KUL - CGK MYR220 #230
KUL - DAC MYR551 #112
KUL - DPS SGD80 #70
KUL - DPS AUD75 #114
KUL - HAN AUD90 #209
KUL - HKG MYR480 #393
KUL - HKT USD50
KUL - HYD GBP90 #54
KUL - HYD USD90 #452
KUL - ICN SGD140
KUL - ICN MYR402 #343
KUL - ICN EUR120 #354
KUL - KIX MYR452 #472
KUL - KUA MYR143 #349
KUL - KCH MYR150 #287
KUL - LGK MYR263 #505
KUL - LHR MYR3,350 #67
KUL - MEL MYR1,005 #262
KUL - MEL MYR1300
KUL - PEK MYR345 #338
KUL - PEN MYR170 #268
KUL - PER GBP135 #309
KUL - PER USD150 #335
KUL - PER MYR524 #336
KUL - PNH MYR200 #404
KUL - PVG SGD120 #30, 225
KUL - PVG USD105 #169, 217
KUL - REP MYR150 #123
KUL - RGN MYR305 #333
KUL - SGN MYR210 #141
KUL - SIN MYR30 #52
KUL - SIN SGD50 #267
KUL - SYD SGD300 #267

AMS - KUL GBP450 #152
BKK - KUL GBP80 #54
BKK - KUL USD65 #452
BNE - KUL AUD215 #2
BWN - KUL USD60 #394
CAN - KUL MYR350 #358
DAC - KUL USD120 #479
DPS - KUL AUD70 #121
DPS - KUL USD60 #216
DXB - KUL USD200
HKG - KUL SGD120 #53
HKG - KUL HKD810 #266
HKG - KUL HKD805 #290
HKT - KUL MYR30 #52
HKT - KUL NZD55 #447
HYD - KUL USD90 #450
ICN - KUL SGD140
JHB - KUL MYR100
KIX - KUL MYR452 #445
KCH - BKI MYR200 #344
KCH - KUL MYR150 #287
LGK - KUL GBP20 #44
LGK - KUL MYR263 #505
MAA - KUL SGD125 #163
MEL - KUL AUD230 #1
MEL - KUL AUD305 #140
MEL - KUL AUD480 #16
MEL - KUL AUD400 #312
MEL - KUL MYR1,300 #312
MNL - KUL USD140 #482
MYY - KUL MYR270 #715
PEK - KUL MYR500 #323
PEK - KUL GBP80 #332
PEK - KUL MYR345 #340
PER - KUL USD160 #350
PVG - KUL USD105 #167
REP - KUL USD45 #334
RGN - KUL USD65 #506
SDK - KUL MYR150 #154
SGN - KUL MYR200 #141
SIN - KUL SGD85 #213
SIN - KUL SGD50 #267
SYD - KUL AUD260 #172, 208
SYD - KUL AUD300 #456
SYD - KUL AUD330 #215
SYD - KUL AUD400 #468
SYD - KUL MYR810 #325
TPE - KUL SGD110 #391

BUSINESS to FIRST
KUL - CDG MYR5,000 #67
LHR - KUL USD2,750 #4


MHUpgrade is MH's implementation of Plusgrade's bid on an upgrade platform.
  • You can check if your itinerary is eligible for bidding on an upgrade (most are) on MH's website here, but it typically takes 24-48 hours after the ticket is issued for the itinerary to be in Plusgrade's system
  • You cannot bid for flights departing within 72 hours
  • Minimum bids are dynamically set based on various factors, and don't appear to change as you get closer to flight departure
  • Tip: If you're bidding the minimum, you should consider making the bid in USD unless bidding in your home currency avoids credit card costs that are higher than the difference in pricing (see this post)
  • Bid amounts can be changed or withdrawn up to 72 hours from flight departure. It does not appear that you can update the credit card number
  • Accepted bids will be processed within the 72 hours window, generally prior to 48 hours to departure
  • If your bid is accepted:
    • The credit card will be charged
    • You will be rebooked in "I" class for business class, "P" class for first class
    • You will receive an email notification from Plusgrade
    • You will receive an email with your new eTicket from the airline
  • Within MH Enrich, mileage accrual is based on the fare class on your original ticket. For partner programs, without manual intervention, your mileage accrual is based on the class you've been rebooked into, not the one from your original ticket. Retro claims based on original booking may be required, it is unclear yet if they will be accepted or not.
    • Note that "I" earns nothing, including no segment credits or tier points (it's as if you never took the flight) on AA, BA, CX, and probably other carriers (check your program's information), so from a frequent flyer standpoint you might end up worse off
    • There are multiple reports from multiple users in this thread that mileage on partner programs (BA) will be credited based on the earning rates (if any) from original booking class, following manual intervention/claim.
  • Please read MH's FAQs
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Old Jun 25, 2018, 6:46 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vancouver, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong
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I just got a successful upgrade from economy to business from KUL to MNL. Paid an equivalent to $149usd for the upgrade.

Does anyone know what fare class the upgrade will be? I wanted to see if the flight go towards my Cathay Marco Polo points.

Thanks in advance
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Old Jun 25, 2018, 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by blum81
I just got a successful upgrade from economy to business from KUL to MNL. Paid an equivalent to $149usd for the upgrade.

Does anyone know what fare class the upgrade will be? I wanted to see if the flight go towards my Cathay Marco Polo points.

Thanks in advance
I class.
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Old Jun 25, 2018, 9:55 pm
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Originally Posted by blum81
I just got a successful upgrade from economy to business from KUL to MNL. Paid an equivalent to $149usd for the upgrade.

Does anyone know what fare class the upgrade will be? I wanted to see if the flight go towards my Cathay Marco Polo points.

Thanks in advance
"I" class. No Marco Polo Club Points.
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Old Jun 25, 2018, 10:40 pm
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Not sure how it works for Marco Polo but for other OW program I usually receive the miles from the Eco ticket I purchased before the upgrade
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Old Jun 25, 2018, 11:44 pm
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If you credit the flights to Marco Polo Club, it'll be credited as I class as RA-Wannabe and TGflyergirl have said. You won't get any miles or club points if you do so.
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Old Jun 26, 2018, 4:10 am
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vancouver, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong
Programs: CX-DM, Marriott Gold, Fairmont Premier
Posts: 335
Well that sucks...

thanks everyone for the quick feedback.
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Old Jul 4, 2018, 6:30 am
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I've heard anecdotal stories that when non-MH miles were not automatically credited (based on original booking class, not the converted I-class), contacting (in your case) CX customer service can help you get your club points credited, as long as your original booking class is eligible. (Using the https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...ub-points.html points calculator looks like only Y,B,H,K and M is eligible on MH flights)

But since it's heard from a fellow traveler, take it with a pinch of salt. I couldn't find any official information online about it, but no harm trying right? Let us know if you do please!
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Old Jul 4, 2018, 8:14 am
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From my experience most MH economy fares, at least the ones bookable online, are not eligible for any MPC club points or Asia Miles anyways, and upgrading through MH Upgrade definitely won't earn any on CX as well.
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Old Jul 4, 2018, 4:30 pm
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Does anyone know if the minimum bidding goes up or down as it gets near departure?
400 usd for NRT KUL seems too steep.
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Old Jul 4, 2018, 8:08 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, Accor Gold, OW Emerald, SIXT Diamond
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Originally Posted by jgchiker
Does anyone know if the minimum bidding goes up or down as it gets near departure?
400 usd for NRT KUL seems too steep.
dosen't change as far as I know.
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Old Jul 13, 2018, 12:42 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Westchester county, NY
Programs: DL DM, MAR gold
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Two of us upgraded MH 179 - KIX (Osaka) to KUL for MYR 576 (US$ 142) each.
Aircraft was 737 so business class was recliner seats - worth it to us as flight left KUL at 11 PM and we slept most of the 3.5 hours
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Old Jul 13, 2018, 1:13 pm
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Originally Posted by essexnyc
Two of us upgraded MH 179 - KIX (Osaka) to KUL for MYR 576 (US$ 142) each.
Aircraft was 737 so business class was recliner seats - worth it to us as flight left KUL at 11 PM and we slept most of the 3.5 hours
MH179 is KUL-CMB not KIX...also Malindo in J to be had for about that price most of the time.
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Old Jul 15, 2018, 11:41 pm
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Originally Posted by essexnyc
Two of us upgraded MH 179 - KIX (Osaka) to KUL for MYR 576 (US$ 142) each.
Aircraft was 737 so business class was recliner seats - worth it to us as flight left KUL at 11 PM and we slept most of the 3.5 hours
MH has only a daily flights out of KIX MH53, usually on a A330, which departs on 9:55.
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Old Jul 20, 2018, 7:43 pm
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Hey guys we booked a one way ticket transiting via KL from siem reap to kch but not getting any mhupgrade email. Checked the website and itpi showing not eligible for upgrade. The ticket is already more than 2 weeks old.

I remember 2 years back i usually get the upgrade bidding email after 48 hours, that is not the case now?

Any idea why imI not inttgmg it?
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Old Jul 21, 2018, 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by bigbigman100
Hey guys we booked a one way ticket transiting via KL from siem reap to kch but not getting any mhupgrade email. Checked the website and itpi showing not eligible for upgrade. The ticket is already more than 2 weeks old.

I remember 2 years back i usually get the upgrade bidding email after 48 hours, that is not the case now?

Any idea why imI not inttgmg it?
that would usually imply that you have booked an ineligible fare class
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