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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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Aug 8, 2018, 5:31 pm

#706

clubeurope

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: CGK

Posts: 2,375

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATCOlad

Apologies if there is another thread on this! Looking for info on upgrading at KUL to Buiss class for our flight to SIN! As I booked with BA my flight is not eligible for upgrade on MH website! I will be arriving into KUL from BKK the night beforehand, would they upgrade if availability then? Also has anyone upgraded from economy to Buisness on a Avios reward ticket before ? Thanks in advance for any info

Just wondering, why would you want to upgrade on a flight from KUL to SIN? It's a 40 minute flight in J, with stale food, and no alcohol. The Kacang Masin (salted peanuts) in economy can be considered to be a lot more palatable (and to me, one of the best packaged inflight snacks ever

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As to upgrading at the airport, you should be able to do so (or at least try), at check-in or at MH lounges. They often proactively offer to upgrade at a fixed price at check-in in many airports too.

Aug 8, 2018, 5:53 pm

#707

ATCOlad

Join Date: Oct 2016

Programs: BA Silver VS EI

Posts: 162

Thanks “clubeurope” it’s a birthday trip so was just trying to jazz it up on the cheap :-) Why no alcohol ?? It’s an international flight all be it a short one!!

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Aug 8, 2018, 6:28 pm

#708

minz56

Join Date: Nov 2013

Programs: NZ

Posts: 1,556

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATCOlad

Thanks “clubeurope” it’s a birthday trip so was just trying to jazz it up on the cheap :-) Why no alcohol ?? It’s an international flight all be it a short one!!

A few years ago they introduced the policy of not offering alcohol on any flight under three hours, irrespective of the class of travel and for both domestic and international.

I too would save the money and have a bit of a splash when you get to Singapore.

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Aug 8, 2018, 7:14 pm

#709

clubeurope

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: CGK

Posts: 2,375

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATCOlad

Thanks “clubeurope” it’s a birthday trip so was just trying to jazz it up on the cheap :-) Why no alcohol ?? It’s an international flight all be it a short one!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by minz56

+1

ATColad, What Minz56 said. Unfortunately, MH was cutting costs in 2016, and practically, all flights (with a few exceptions) under 3 hours aren't stocked with alcohol. Do have fun though. Singapore has many to offer.

Aug 8, 2018, 9:17 pm

#710

quinzinho

Join Date: May 2017

Programs: MH Gold, AC Super Elite, UA Platinum, Accor All Gold, Marriott Titanium Elite

Posts: 497

Quote:

Originally Posted by clubeurope

Which flights are the exceptions?

Aug 9, 2018, 1:44 am

#711

clubeurope

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: CGK

Posts: 2,375

Quote:

Originally Posted by quinzinho

Which flights are the exceptions?

they should have it on flight to DPS, which is scheduled just under 3 hours.

Aug 9, 2018, 2:42 am

#712

ATCOlad

Join Date: Oct 2016

Programs: BA Silver VS EI

Posts: 162

Quote:

Originally Posted by minz56

Wow that’s a major cost saving to undertake. Especially for a National Carrier. The only other airline I have been on that didn’t serve alcohol was Air Aisa! Will Defo not be upgrading now! Thanks for info.

Aug 9, 2018, 2:52 am

#713

clubeurope

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: CGK

Posts: 2,375

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATCOlad

Safe trip mate. It's a pleasure. Would have been otherwise disappointing to upgrade and find that they don't have champers on board

Aug 9, 2018, 3:41 am

#714

ashkale

Suspended

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: Here

Programs: HHonors Diamond, AA EXP

Posts: 1,496

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATCOlad

No paid upgd possible on non 232 tickets except status based op-up..

Aug 13, 2018, 7:06 pm

#715

gilbertaue

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: ASIA

Programs: TK Elite, ALL Plus Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC

Posts: 3,530

MYY - KUL RM270 for 3 pax. All successful. (2hr flight)

Aug 14, 2018, 1:36 am

#716

gtargui

Join Date: Aug 2018

Posts: 2

Sorry if this has already been asked.
I got my email today regarding upgrades on a CAN-KUL-LHR flight I have in a months time. Someone else said that the prices dynamical change up until 72 hours before departure. I assume this means the price will "dynamically" go up and not go down?
The minimum bid for the CAN-KUL leg for me is more than double what someone in the OP won their seat at.

Aug 14, 2018, 3:19 am

#717

clubeurope

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: CGK

Posts: 2,375

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtargui

seems unlikely that it would go down.

Also, the upgrade bid prices are additionally dependent on your booking class. Usually, the cheaper you paid for the ticket, the higher the bid prices start.

Aug 14, 2018, 4:05 am

#718

gtargui

Join Date: Aug 2018

Posts: 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by clubeurope

Usually, the cheaper you paid for the ticket, the higher the bid prices start.

That explains quite a bit. Got my ticket for under £300 even after the exchange rate and bank fees so it doesn't surprise me that they want quite a bit for upgrades.

Aug 14, 2018, 4:14 am

#719

clubeurope

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: CGK

Posts: 2,375

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtargui

That explains quite a bit. Got my ticket for under £300 even after the exchange rate and bank fees so it doesn't surprise me that they want quite a bit for upgrades.

Yeah...

Sometimes it may be outright cheaper to book business than it is to use the upgrade scheme, especially given how often MH makes C fares very cheap lately. Something to take into account, if you're ever planning to fly MH again

safe travels,

Aug 20, 2018, 12:10 pm

#720

crunchie

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Seattle area

Programs: Peasant at large

Posts: 595

I''ll add emphasis on clubeurope's point about checking biz tickets prices especially if you can upgrade after initial Y class bookings.

Have flown MH on 5 roundtrips now on regional routes (1 - 4.5 hours) in the past year and have consistently found the MHUpgrade pricing to be higher, often significantly, than purchasing a business class ticket outright if you can find discounted fares (usually z bucket). I upgraded a few of those flights via our corporate travel desk for much lower costs than MHUpgrade. I'm assuming the prices for mhupgrade don't go down as you get closer to departure.

While I get that MH, like any commercial entity, needs to maximize revenue, having empty biz seats doesn't seem like it would help accomplish that. I'm not suggesting charging peanuts for it, just not the >2x I've seen for my flights over the past year. I'm guessing incremental cost of pax in C for regional flights are relatively low and should be easy to price it right via MHUpgrade to get more buyers. Not much in F&B options on those 738s anyway so unless a pax goes crazy on booze, looks like MH is leaving good money on the table. I saw at least 2 empty seats on all but 1 of my segments flown.