Oct 31, 2014, 5:22 pm
Last edit by: clubeurope
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.
(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?
Mar 10, 2024, 9:06 pm
#872
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: United MileagePlus
Posts: 128
When does the Upgrade process trigger ? I put a bid in when I made the booking in November. I fly from LHR in 10 days.
Update : I just checked and I am no longer eligible to take part. Why is this ?
Having checked Expert Flyer, there are 3 maybe 5 seats open. So I imagine they might be hoping for a full fare paying passenger.
Update : I just checked and I am no longer eligible to take part. Why is this ?
Having checked Expert Flyer, there are 3 maybe 5 seats open. So I imagine they might be hoping for a full fare paying passenger.
Mar 13, 2024, 2:09 am
#873
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 46
An Update, I put a bid in back in January. A few days ago it was saying i was not elibible. I fly Sunday from LHR to KUL, and overnight (Tue) I got the email indicating my bid was successful. It tells me I need to make sure there is sufficient credit on the card, which there is.
We will see if that actually works. There is no reason from my side for the payment to fail, I will speak to Amex to make sure the payment is not blocked. I made a bid just above minimum. And still in the low chance of success. I expect they have decided to fill the last few seats. Sadly I dont think they are any window seats left.
We will see if that actually works. There is no reason from my side for the payment to fail, I will speak to Amex to make sure the payment is not blocked. I made a bid just above minimum. And still in the low chance of success. I expect they have decided to fill the last few seats. Sadly I dont think they are any window seats left.
Mar 13, 2024, 4:30 am
#874
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,132
Do re-check the email you received, seems a bit early if you only fly Sunday?
If it was successful, I believe either you get a confirmation email that you were charged, or you get a notification that your bid was accepted but your credit balance was not sufficient / credit card could not be charged with the option to change your payment method.
(If it failed, you would just get a non-acceptance email.)
For the trip earlier this month, I got a notification email ~5 days before the flight that I needed to confirm my credit limit was sufficient in case my bid was successful, a few days before they actually triggered the check. Then I got an email on the actual success / failure of such a bid at around the T-50hr mark.
Below starting text from the ‘Check your limit’ email:
Dear ,
Thank you for choosing Malaysia Airlines and placing your offer. Please ensure that your credit card limit or debit card balance is sufficient for your MHupgrade offer of total CUR ###.
We are only able to process your offer if your credit card limit or debit card balance is sufficient between 72 to 24 hours before your flight departure.
If it was successful, I believe either you get a confirmation email that you were charged, or you get a notification that your bid was accepted but your credit balance was not sufficient / credit card could not be charged with the option to change your payment method.
(If it failed, you would just get a non-acceptance email.)
For the trip earlier this month, I got a notification email ~5 days before the flight that I needed to confirm my credit limit was sufficient in case my bid was successful, a few days before they actually triggered the check. Then I got an email on the actual success / failure of such a bid at around the T-50hr mark.
Below starting text from the ‘Check your limit’ email:
Originally Posted by MHupgrade | Credit/Debit Card Limit
Dear ,
Thank you for choosing Malaysia Airlines and placing your offer. Please ensure that your credit card limit or debit card balance is sufficient for your MHupgrade offer of total CUR ###.
We are only able to process your offer if your credit card limit or debit card balance is sufficient between 72 to 24 hours before your flight departure.
Last edited by crackjack; Mar 13, 2024 at 4:36 am
Mar 13, 2024, 8:52 am
#875
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 46
It was basically saying make sure you have sufficient credit 72 hours to 24 hours before I fly. That would be they gave me 24 hours notice to make sure I have sufficient credit available, as I always clear my cards, there is no chance any transaction will be declined due to a lack of credit.
My expectation is that if there are sufficient seats, and my payment goes through, my card will alert me to the transaction and then I should be able to check my booking.
I got the same type of email as Crackjack posted, so I was assuming my bid was successful as they would not send me the mail otherwise. The real proof of course is once the payment actually gets triggered and the transaction is confirmed.
Ofcourse if this an email that everyone gets, even if there is no seats available, that would be a great way to upset a lot of customers !
My expectation is that if there are sufficient seats, and my payment goes through, my card will alert me to the transaction and then I should be able to check my booking.
I got the same type of email as Crackjack posted, so I was assuming my bid was successful as they would not send me the mail otherwise. The real proof of course is once the payment actually gets triggered and the transaction is confirmed.
Ofcourse if this an email that everyone gets, even if there is no seats available, that would be a great way to upset a lot of customers !
Mar 13, 2024, 9:49 am
#876
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,132
I got the same type of email as Crackjack posted, so I was assuming my bid was successful as they would not send me the mail otherwise. The real proof of course is once the payment actually gets triggered and the transaction is confirmed.
Ofcourse if this an email that everyone gets, even if there is no seats available, that would be a great way to upset a lot of customers !
Ofcourse if this an email that everyone gets, even if there is no seats available, that would be a great way to upset a lot of customers !
Last edited by crackjack; Mar 14, 2024 at 7:13 am
Mar 14, 2024, 1:15 am
#878
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 171
As MAS don't ever seem to offer any upgrades...what am I missing?
Mar 14, 2024, 5:14 am
#879
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 46
Now 9 blocked Seats in Business, all 4 free in Suites/First. All Seats blocked in Economy. No idea what that means.
Business have 4 seats that can be purchased at £5,076 with a £400 extra to Suites.
Update : T-48h No email either confirming the upgrade has been successful or not. 7 Blocked Seats. all 4 free in Suites
Business have 4 seats that can be purchased at £5,076 with a £400 extra to Suites.
Update : T-48h No email either confirming the upgrade has been successful or not. 7 Blocked Seats. all 4 free in Suites
Last edited by ukcobra; Mar 15, 2024 at 1:41 am
Mar 15, 2024, 7:54 pm
#881
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 171
You are happy about not winning because GBP922 is an overbid? Obviously MAS didn't think so! Let us know if/how many empty J seats there are.
Mar 16, 2024, 7:51 am
#882
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 46
Typically my price point I achieve to Asia in J is a lot lower. So this was at the upper end. I will ask at check in, and the last time I did so, as you state, it was much higher than the minimum. I will report on empty seats, if indeed I get the opportunity to determine such. I will ask how many are available.
As I have an onward connection, J would be nice, but for £922 I would expect both sectors, and I know the onward part is full in J. The real issue, is a very short connection, and that will be a problem if i miss the firstof 2 flights of the day, as the second one is also full in Y & J.
As I have an onward connection, J would be nice, but for £922 I would expect both sectors, and I know the onward part is full in J. The real issue, is a very short connection, and that will be a problem if i miss the firstof 2 flights of the day, as the second one is also full in Y & J.
Mar 25, 2024, 2:32 am
#883
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: N. I.
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 179
I booked KL to Langkawi in February for a flight 25th March. I made an offer of 277 Rinngit per seat for two of us.
Landed in Singapore Friday evening, turned on my phone and was delighted to get the " successful updrade email."
Landed in Singapore Friday evening, turned on my phone and was delighted to get the " successful updrade email."
Mar 26, 2024, 12:21 pm
#885
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 1999
Programs: FB Silver going for Gold
Posts: 21,811
Had a grand misadventure with MH Upgrade. Made the bid (low, cost, MYR 175) for BKI-KUL. ~3 weeks before the flight, I have to change to a day earlier. Upgrade offer was still for the original flight date and was really sticky. Took Close to 2 weeks of contacting MH before they could correct the bid. Accepted at MYR 175 for 2. Have to say it was for the seat and comfort only (lounge access, priority check-in nice too as we don't have OW status) as the onboard catering was truly insipid and uninspired. Had better food in the back cabin for KUL-BKK a few years earlier.