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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.
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 12:48 am
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Royal Orchid Program
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Originally Posted by gilbertaue
It's somewhere between 36hrs to 12hrs. I have had both extremes.
For awhile last year there was no notification at all - and I believe during that time nobody actually had any successful bids - But the system has been back to normal in recent months.
Thank you for your feedback, Gilbert. Guess I would just have to wait
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 9:30 am
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Anyone did any last min upgrade at check in for KUL to MEL?

Looking for price data point.

Wanted to upgrade with Miles but no "upgrade seats available". Placed a bid at USD340 so wasn't sure if this is a good price...
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Old Oct 5, 2018, 1:42 am
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Originally Posted by talfred
Anyone did any last min upgrade at check in for KUL to MEL?

Looking for price data point.

Wanted to upgrade with Miles but no "upgrade seats available". Placed a bid at USD340 so wasn't sure if this is a good price...
They have a price list at the standby counter. When I checked it for KUL-KCH some weeks back it was quite a lot higher than the minimum online bid.
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Old Oct 8, 2018, 3:06 am
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,702
Originally Posted by TGflyergirl
I suspect it's P, which doesn't earn, and if true, you'll need to file a retro claim afterwards.
I am considering bidding for upgrading a KIX-KUL flight, but if it books into a fare bucket earning nothing on BA (like I class for business), I would not want to do it.

Do you think the retro claim for the original booking class (Z) would work? - the flight is three days before my partners qualifying year, so rather risky if that is the case
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Old Oct 8, 2018, 5:24 am
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by SKT-DK

Do you think the retro claim for the original booking class (Z) would work? - the flight is three days before my partners qualifying year, so rather risky if that is the case
I've done it before quite a few times - it's not risky, but it does take a bit longer and requires a bit of chasing up - and this is via the GGL line/email.
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Old Oct 8, 2018, 5:29 am
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,702
Originally Posted by TGflyergirl
I've done it before quite a few times - it's not risky, but it does take a bit longer and requires a bit of chasing up - and this is via the GGL line/email.
Thanks a lot for your input - that is reassuring, as I would hate for my partner to miss out on qualifying for Gold.
Did you have to supply any proof of the original booking, or what did BA require?
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Old Oct 8, 2018, 9:46 am
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,907
Originally Posted by SKT-DK
Thanks a lot for your input - that is reassuring, as I would hate for my partner to miss out on qualifying for Gold.
Did you have to supply any proof of the original booking, or what did BA require?
The usual copy of ticket and boarding pass will do the trick
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Old Oct 14, 2018, 1:51 am
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Krisflyer and Enrich
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I was successful for Surabaya to Klia route for USD 70.
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Old Nov 15, 2018, 1:53 am
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Programs: MPC
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just put USD450 for a first class upgrade for SYD - KUL. *fingerscrossed*
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Old Nov 19, 2018, 12:36 am
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: MPC
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eventually got it for $315
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Old Nov 19, 2018, 1:30 am
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: QF Plat VA Silver
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Originally Posted by razza1889
eventually got it for $315
How did that happen? MHupgrade denied but paid upgrade at check in?
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Old Dec 11, 2018, 2:08 am
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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I was offered mhupgrade bidding, and then at the airport 567,000rp, which is $40 more-or-less. This was also the minimum bid ($40)

This was for kno-kul
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Old Jan 10, 2019, 12:17 pm
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DP: HKG-KUL 1/13 - lowest bid is $200..for a ticket that cost about $200 in coach and $650 in biz.

Result: I bid $205 just to try it out -- accepted hours later. Not too bad for a 4+hr flight (booze!!??)
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Old Jan 11, 2019, 9:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Potreroflyr
DP: HKG-KUL 1/13 - lowest bid is $200..for a ticket that cost about $200 in coach and $650 in biz.

Result: I bid $205 just to try it out -- accepted hours later. Not too bad for a 4+hr flight (booze!!??)
Yes, alcohol will be served as the flight is over 3 hours.
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Old Feb 3, 2019, 12:24 am
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
Originally Posted by razza1889
eventually got it for $315

So how did you reduce the bid?

I’ve got offered Z -> Business Suite upgrade for KUL-SYD for US$350 lowest bid, F is empty now, even J is almost empty (only 3 seats taken according to seat map). I am not very kean to try the business suite, simply because First does sound a lot better.

Would $350 be a good deal or should I maybe leave it and try at KUL check in?
Also, MHupgrade doesn’t come with extra luggage does it?
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