Looking to do a BAEC TP run with MH
Apr 19, 2020, 11:38 pm
#1
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 20,211
Looking to do a BAEC TP run with MH
What's the cheapest way to book MH J for KUL-PEN? It seems like the pricing is the same no matter when I book. OTA and MH's own website seems pretty similar. I want to quickly arrive at PEN and then fly back to KUL. How much time would I need in order to make this happen? Ideally, it would be nice to do two trips in one day. I don't know if that will be possible. Will having OWS make the check-in nice and fast? I will have no luggage except for my backpack.
Apr 20, 2020, 1:21 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: Enrich
Posts: 449
There is no difference in term of check in between ruby and sapphire. But since you only have backpack, it make no difference. For current situation of COVID I believe there isn't any lounge available.
But for normal time, I'm very appreciate on the priority baggage for OWS disregarding the travel class...
But for normal time, I'm very appreciate on the priority baggage for OWS disregarding the travel class...
Apr 20, 2020, 2:17 am
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 20,211
There is no difference in term of check in between ruby and sapphire. But since you only have backpack, it make no difference. For current situation of COVID I believe there isn't any lounge available.
But for normal time, I'm very appreciate on the priority baggage for OWS disregarding the travel class...
But for normal time, I'm very appreciate on the priority baggage for OWS disregarding the travel class...
If I land in PEN and want to quickly fly back to KUL, how much time will I need?
Apr 20, 2020, 8:15 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The KUL city
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, TK Elite+
Posts: 2,684
You can do a back-to-back at PEN. You will walk into the same hallway as you will depart (no security screening required). I'd say total time for a back to back is around 2:25. 50 minutes flight x 2 + 45 minutes turnaround plus time to/from KUL to city (unless you are flying in from a different city). But if you are traveling in November, I'd add more time especially if your flight is in the afternoon due to thunderstorms (rainy season in KL then).
Apr 20, 2020, 6:01 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 305
However, post pandemic, I dont know whether MH will require additional health-related doc before check-in which means only a physical check-in at the airport is possible, and which also means a back to back would be impossible.
Apr 20, 2020, 6:04 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 20,211
Pre-pandemic, you can do same plane turnaround as there is mingling of arriving and departing passengers. You exit the plane Via the airbridge and literally enter the terminal / departure gate, ready for the boarding announcement for the return flight to KUL. You may book two one-ways and check-in online and have mobile boarding passes ready.
However, post pandemic, I dont know whether MH will require additional health-related doc before check-in which means only a physical check-in at the airport is possible, and which also means a back to back would be impossible.
However, post pandemic, I dont know whether MH will require additional health-related doc before check-in which means only a physical check-in at the airport is possible, and which also means a back to back would be impossible.
Apr 20, 2020, 8:40 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 58
Did Malaysia put up domestic travel restrictions? If not, why would they require health documents or vaccine documents? I can understand if it's from an incoming international flight though. Also why book one-way instead of a return flight? Are prices fairly stable regardless of whether I book in advance or same-day?
Apr 21, 2020, 7:18 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 305
Did Malaysia put up domestic travel restrictions? If not, why would they require health documents or vaccine documents? I can understand if it's from an incoming international flight though. Also why book one-way instead of a return flight? Are prices fairly stable regardless of whether I book in advance or same-day?
Also you are not able to book a return tkt for a same plane turnaround. The booking engine will not allow that due to Its requirement for a minimum one hour or more in between two flights. The only way to overcome this is two one-ways, and domestic fares are typically the same - a return fare is 2x one way for the same RBD.
Apr 22, 2020, 10:55 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,187
Also you are not able to book a return tkt for a same plane turnaround. The booking engine will not allow that due to Its requirement for a minimum one hour or more in between two flights. The only way to overcome this is two one-ways, and domestic fares are typically the same - a return fare is 2x one way for the same RBD.
Of course, with the way MH’s scheduling is now.... well, KUL-PEN is down to 1-2 flights daily until June, then only 3 until November? After that it’s back to 7, but things will quickly change with any new developments... *shrug*
Either way, Penang is a nice place to visit; might as well spend at least a day there if one must to get that travel in.
Last edited by crackjack; Apr 23, 2020 at 6:16 am
Apr 23, 2020, 7:07 am
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 20,211
Realised on rereading... price of 2x domestic one-ways = 1x round trip. right. Semi-nesting only would make sense if the nested ticket was cheap... but that won’t be the case for domestic flights.
Of course, with the way MH’s scheduling is now.... well, KUL-PEN is down to 1-2 flights daily until June, then only 3 until November? After that it’s back to 7, but things will quickly change with any new developments... *shrug*
Either way, Penang is a nice place to visit; might as well spend at least a day there if one must to get that travel in.
Of course, with the way MH’s scheduling is now.... well, KUL-PEN is down to 1-2 flights daily until June, then only 3 until November? After that it’s back to 7, but things will quickly change with any new developments... *shrug*
Either way, Penang is a nice place to visit; might as well spend at least a day there if one must to get that travel in.
Apr 26, 2020, 4:35 pm
#12
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 10
What's the cheapest way to book MH J for KUL-PEN? It seems like the pricing is the same no matter when I book. OTA and MH's own website seems pretty similar. I want to quickly arrive at PEN and then fly back to KUL. How much time would I need in order to make this happen? Ideally, it would be nice to do two trips in one day. I don't know if that will be possible. Will having OWS make the check-in nice and fast? I will have no luggage except for my backpack.
Apr 28, 2020, 10:51 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: OneWorld Emerald (BA GGL + lifetime OWE), *A Silver (Miles & Less), Mucci Platinum
Posts: 936
I vaguely remember reading somewhere way back in the past on the BAEC board that the crediting gets messed up if you take the same route more than once a day. No biggie, but just bear in mind the potential additional admin to reclaim missing points if you're doing KUL-PEN-KUL-PEN-KUL! There are other domestic Malaysian airports where immediate turnarounds are possible - there was a thread somewhere on FT.
Apr 28, 2020, 11:41 pm
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 20,211
I vaguely remember reading somewhere way back in the past on the BAEC board that the crediting gets messed up if you take the same route more than once a day. No biggie, but just bear in mind the potential additional admin to reclaim missing points if you're doing KUL-PEN-KUL-PEN-KUL! There are other domestic Malaysian airports where immediate turnarounds are possible - there was a thread somewhere on FT.
TIA!
Apr 29, 2020, 2:02 am
#15
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 305
I vaguely remember reading somewhere way back in the past on the BAEC board that the crediting gets messed up if you take the same route more than once a day. No biggie, but just bear in mind the potential additional admin to reclaim missing points if you're doing KUL-PEN-KUL-PEN-KUL! There are other domestic Malaysian airports where immediate turnarounds are possible - there was a thread somewhere on FT.
Other friendly airports for immediate turnaround are KBR and JHB.