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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

MHUpgrade option, anyone tried it?

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Nov 26, 2019, 9:01 pm

#841

ahopkins767

Join Date: Sep 2015

Programs: Flying Blue, Miles & Smiles

Posts: 467

Paid 150usd for an upgrade MNL-KUL, MH805. Check in opened 3hrs prior to departure.

Lounge in Manila was nothing special.
Plane was dated and the IFE was a portable device of dubious quality.
Served Champagne when asked (suprising!)
Seat was comfy and I was able to snooze.
Regional Lounge in KUL is above my expectations.

For me I feel it was worth it.

quinzinho likes this.

Jan 19, 2020, 4:15 am

#842

steve170461

Join Date: Aug 2005

Programs: BA Gold, HHonors, Virgin

Posts: 766

Apologies for me not looking at all of the messages but we have friends just booked LHR-KUL return. Theyhave paid around £600 in Y. They are asking what would be a sensible bid to upgrade.

Thanks

Jan 19, 2020, 4:32 pm

#843

dici

Join Date: Nov 2018

Programs: Enrich

Posts: 449

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve170461

Apologies for me not looking at all of the messages but we have friends just booked LHR-KUL return. Theyhave paid around £600 in Y. They are asking what would be a sensible bid to upgrade.

Thanks

I just checked that one way business promo is about £1300 to 1400. For myself, if I really wish to try the business class, I'm most likely will bid up to £500~600 each way, but no more than that.

Jan 19, 2020, 4:53 pm

#844

minz56

Join Date: Nov 2013

Programs: NZ

Posts: 1,556

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve170461

Apologies for me not looking at all of the messages but we have friends just booked LHR-KUL return. Theyhave paid around £600 in Y. They are asking what would be a sensible bid to upgrade.

Thanks

Have they checked what the minimum bid is? I tend to start at the minimum bid (if I am happy to pay that) and then consider increasing the bid closer to the departure date.

Jan 19, 2020, 8:06 pm

#845

Zawnet

Join Date: Jan 2017

Posts: 305

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve170461

Apologies for me not looking at all of the messages but we have friends just booked LHR-KUL return. Theyhave paid around £600 in Y. They are asking what would be a sensible bid to upgrade.

Thanks

The total amount paid (Y tkt + bid) if successful, should be less than the outright cost of a commercial cheapest J fare. How much less? I reckon at least 20% less to justify it.

Jan 23, 2020, 7:30 am

#846

steve170461

Join Date: Aug 2005

Programs: BA Gold, HHonors, Virgin

Posts: 766

Thanks for the advice-I'll pass it on

Jan 29, 2020, 9:37 am

#847

patvd

Join Date: Jan 2018

Posts: 127

Quote:

Originally Posted by minz56

I tend to start at the minimum bid (if I am happy to pay that) and then consider increasing the bid closer to the departure date.

Is that because you think the non successful bidders are informed there is a higher bid?
Would it be better to bid as soon as one gets the email or only shortly before the closing of the window? Would that be 48hrs before the flight?

Jan 29, 2020, 8:43 pm

#848

quinzinho

Join Date: May 2017

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

Posts: 497

Non-successful bidders are not informed as per info from MH. Only if your bid is successful, you will get a message and the amount will be charged on your card.

Jan 30, 2020, 8:31 am

#849

patvd

Join Date: Jan 2018

Posts: 127

Quote:

Originally Posted by quinzinho

Non-successful bidders are not informed as per info from MH. Only if your bid is successful, you will get a message and the amount will be charged on your card.

Of course I know what MH say on their website...
However, I was wondering why minz56 starts with a low offer and increases it closer to departure. It sounds as he is a regular user and could have a bit more info.

Feb 2, 2020, 2:13 am

#850

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 patvd

I've used it several times and I don't understand why he would do that. I do not have the impression that MH give out faster upgrades to higher bids. They just wait until 1-2 days before the flight and then process the bids.

Apr 17, 2022, 1:57 pm

#851

Thhhza

Join Date: Apr 2022

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Posts: 1

Can anyone confirm if you can still bid for upgrades on international sectors?

Apr 17, 2022, 10:25 pm

#852

TGflyergirl

Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: Here

Posts: 1,907

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thhhza

Can anyone confirm if you can still bid for upgrades on international sectors?

Not anymore. Only seems to applicable to domestic sectors now.

May 1, 2022, 6:04 am

#853

lots@LHR

Join Date: Jun 2005

Location: London

Programs: BA Blue

Posts: 335

Is it possible still to buy MH last minute upgrades at LHR or KUL? Pricing on my route is £1200 economy, £5000+ business return, so i'm flying economy.

Jun 18, 2022, 9:47 am

#854

Stormbel

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Northern Ireland

Programs: BA Silver, A3

Posts: 1,102

This may have been mentioned many posts ago but how long in advance do they inform passengers of the option to bid for an upgrade and is this for most domestic flights where there is space in business class?
It's part of an international booking where the first leg is domestic. I went to the website and all it does is tell me the flight details.

Last edited by Stormbel; Jun 18, 2022 at 9:57 am

Jun 19, 2022, 5:36 pm

#855

Stormbel

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Northern Ireland

Programs: BA Silver, A3

Posts: 1,102

Searching the website it looks like the bidding option has gone completely. Can anyone confirm this?
There was a link in at tweet in July 2018 with a link to the bidding option. This link now is for an upgrade at a particular price, no bidding.

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Simply place your bid via MHupgrade and we'll notify you if it has been accepted 48 hours before your flight departs. Find out more here http://bit.ly/2myJeJS.