Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted July 31, 2010 1 August 2010. There should be a new World of Riches newsletter being issued out today, but of course as in the case of every single quarter, don't let a slow 5 star airline ruins your redemption plan. I did a research at the Online Redemption features and there seems to be a 30% discount on redemption to NRT, KIX, PEK, ICN, (31,500 Enrich miles for a return ticket in Economy Class); PVG, HKG, CAN, MNL, DPS (for 24,500 Enrich miles); BKK (for 17,500 Enrich miles) and SIN (for 14,000 Enrich miles). So I think for this quarter (August - October 2010), there is a 30% discount on redemption to Japan, China and selected ASEAN destinations for those who are interested. And only in Economy Class. Premium classes are not entitled for this 30% discount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruiz Razy 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2010 Premium classes are not entitled for this 30% discount. I suppose these premiums are doing well on MH? There's no harm giving some discounts for the premiums , as one can bring a companion. They do have companion redemption tickets, but it remains high ( tho' its less than the usual) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2010 I suppose these premiums are doing well on MH? There's no harm giving some discounts for the premiums , as one can bring a companion. They do have companion redemption tickets, but it remains high ( tho' its less than the usual) The companon redemption tickets are amazing value. I just got one from SYD-LHR return and it only cost 116,000 points! Mind you, taxes to London in premium classes are now just over A$900 but still... A business class ticket from SYD to LHR return on MH now costs about A$7000. A business class redemption ticket on QF is over 250,000 points and they don't even offer companion tickets. MH's normal business class redemption ticket for the same sector is only 145,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2010 I'm loving the new WOR! Just saw that I get an automatic upgrade to Silver when I redeem Enrich points from Westpac Altitude rewards between Aug 1 and Sep 30. I wonder if this means I get to reach Gold with all my flights at the end of the year... Can anybody clarify this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 6, 2010 The new World of Richest newsletter (for the quarter of 1 August - 31 October 2010) was uploaded on MH's website on 4 August 2010. It can he downloaded here. http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/uploads/en/downloaloyalty/enrich/WOR_Aug-oct2010.pdf As predicted, MH offers 30% discount on redemption for Economy Class for the following destinations: ASEAN - BDO, BKK, DPS, HAN, SGN, CGK, MNL, MES, SIN, SUB China - PEK, CAN, HKG, KMG, PVG, XMN North East Asia - KHH, KIX, ICN, TPE, NRT And just like the previous quarter, redemption can be made from KUL, BKI, KCH, PEN and JHB for all the destinations mentioned above. But amongst all the redemption promo, there is one that I found amusing. There is a JHB to SIN flight on offer, whose routing is JHB-KUL-SIN vv covering a distance of 340 miles each way. This flight is being offered at 14,000 Enrich miles for a return ticket in Economy Class. I don't think there is anyone in the right mind who would redeem this flight, simply because one can get from JHB to SIN just by crossing the Causeway using car/bus/train in significantly much less time, distance and cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 I think there are some aviation fanatics that would take that route, I'm pretty certain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 I think there are some aviation fanatics that would take that route, I'm pretty certain I would take it! I have done KUL to SIN via (1) LGK (2) PEN and (2) KCH on more than a few occasions - on same ticket-itinerary, immediate connections but different airlines. Once, I had checked bags from KUL-KCH-SIN and the check-in lady at KUL just stared at the itinerary for a good few seconds, not sure if there was an error somewhere and how to do the baggage tags, and if there will be proper baggage transfer at KCH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 LOL! There's another redemption from JHB that cost 14,000 Enrich miles as well. JHB-(KUL)-MES-(KUL)-JHB, which I think is much better than the detour return trip to SIN via KUL. In this quarter, I think the best offer is for BKI-(KUL)-PEK-(KUL)-BKI which is being offered at 31,500 Enrich miles. The distance is almost 3,800 miles on each direction. One would have to burn 4.20 Enrich miles for each actual miles flown on the route, which is the lowest amongst all offers this quarter. In comparison, one would have to burn 20.59 Enrich miles for each actual miles flown on the JHB-(KUL)-SIN-(KUL)-JHB route. Personally, I would go for an offer that gives me the lowest burn ratio as possible. In the history of Enrich, the lowest Enrich miles burn per actual miles flown is KUL-LHR-KUL for 2.28 (meaning one would have to burn/spend 2.28 Enrich miles to fly on each actual 1 mile on that 13,200 miles return journey to London). MH offered this during the quarter of February - May 2009 and November 2009 - January 2010. It was a 50% discount on redemption offer, where KUL-LHR-KUL in Economy Class was being offered for only 30,000 Enrich miles. I had 3 Enrich redemptions todate: i. KUL-IST-KUL for 39,000 Enrich miles - 3.75 Enrich miles burnt per actual miles flown ii. KUL-LHR-KUL for 50,000 Enrich miles (inclusive of the outbound sector in First Class) - 2.28 Enrich miles burnt per actual miles flown iii. KUL-CGD-KUL for 42,000 Enrich miles - 3.23 Enrich miles burnt per actual miles flown So far so good as I stay true to my redemption policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liza 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2010 Enrich has just upgraded me to Gold!! wow .. thanks awesome! .. Thank you very much Enrich .. The letter says .."Although you may not have accumulated the Enrich Miles required for Gold status, you'll be pleased to know we've reserved this special privilege just for you because of your undivided loyalty to Malaysia Airlines and Enrich." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2010 Enrich has just upgraded me to Gold!! wow .. thanks awesome! .. Thank you very much Enrich .. The letter says .."Although you may not have accumulated the Enrich Miles required for Gold status, you'll be pleased to know we've reserved this special privilege just for you because of your undivided loyalty to Malaysia Airlines and Enrich." That's fantastic! All those added benefits...very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Enrich has just upgraded me to Gold!! wow .. thanks awesome! .. Thank you very much Enrich .. The letter says .."Although you may not have accumulated the Enrich Miles required for Gold status, you'll be pleased to know we've reserved this special privilege just for you because of your undivided loyalty to Malaysia Airlines and Enrich." That's nice, I'm awaiting mine! Just got 17,065 miles to qualify. Jeez! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Hmm...I've redeemed my Westpac Altitude points for some Enrich points a few weeks ago and I still have not been upgraded to Silver. Don't tell me they're going to make me wait until the end of the promotion period, which is the end of September... <_>Well, as long as I'm at Silver level before my trips at the end of October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2010 Woohoo! Now silver!! I can now earn those tier bonuses for my flights at the end of the year. By the way, do the 25% tier bonuses for flying in Business or First count towards Elite status? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 21, 2010 By the way, do the 25% tier bonuses for flying in Business or First count towards Elite status? IMHO, tier bonuses only add to your mileage and not to your status... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2010 IMHO, tier bonuses only add to your mileage and not to your status... Thanks, Pieter. I suspected that was the case. But the class of service bonus definitely counts towards elite status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azman MN 1 Report post Posted October 8, 2010 My first experience dealing with Enrich apart from collecting points: - found out that tonnes of miles will expire this year, so I decided to score an upgrade. - waited almost 40 minutes until someone answered the phone - seats available, upgrade confirmed, but must go to the nearest MH office within 24 hours. Why, I asked, isn't it all e-ticket? Well, they need to endorse something bla bla.. - so I went to MH office, served immediately by a very efficient young lady, but she seems to be doing a lot of typing. - then she said "something wrong with the system". Cannot "print out". So she would email me my new e-ticket. - Eh?? she would email it to me? so why do I need to go the MH's office at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2010 My first experience dealing with Enrich apart from collecting points: - found out that tonnes of miles will expire this year, so I decided to score an upgrade. - waited almost 40 minutes until someone answered the phone - seats available, upgrade confirmed, but must go to the nearest MH office within 24 hours. Why, I asked, isn't it all e-ticket? Well, they need to endorse something bla bla.. - so I went to MH office, served immediately by a very efficient young lady, but she seems to be doing a lot of typing. - then she said "something wrong with the system". Cannot "print out". So she would email me my new e-ticket. - Eh?? she would email it to me? so why do I need to go the MH's office at all? *sigh* Their IT system really does leave a lot to be desired...but I think upgrading always causes more problems than just redeeming a ticket outright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liza 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Just read in enrich 10 years website that if you are enrich gold and traveling on Business Class, you are entitle to use First Class Lounge in KLIA ... if knew earlier, i might use it on my recent trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 The new World Of Riches newsletter is out now! And it's not late this time. Promos include Europe, Middle East South-East Asia and South Asia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 The new World Of Riches newsletter is out now! And it's not late this time. Promos include Europe, Middle East South-East Asia and South Asia. As mentioned by Josh in another thread, for the first time ever in MH's 63 years history, the World of Riches newsletter is out ahead of its published date!!! The 1 November 2010 - 31 January 2011's newsletter was out on 30 October 2010!!! OMG!!! This is a miracle!!! MH offered 30% discount on redemption to all destinations in Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and ASEAN in Economy Class. A return ticket on Economy Class from KUL only cost the followings: 42,000 Enrich miles - LHR, CDG, AMS, FRA, FCO, IST 31,500 Enrich miles - BEY, DXB, KHI, DEL, BOM 24,500 Enrich miles - HYD, BLR, DAC, MAA, MNL, CMB, HAN, DPS 17,500 Enrich miles - SUB, BDO, BKK, CGK, SGN 14,000 Enrich miles - MES, SIN Offers are valid until 31 January 2011. Like in the past recent quarters, redemption can also be made direct from JHB, BKI, KCH and PEN to all destinations on offer. The weird Johor Bahru to Singapore flight is again being offered for 14,000 Enrich miles LOL! To download the newsletter: http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/uploads/en/downloads/loyalty/enrich/WOR.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 As mentioned by Josh in another thread, for the first time ever in MH's 63 years history, the World of Riches newsletter is out ahead of its published date!!! The 1 November 2010 - 31 January 2011's newsletter was out on 30 October 2010!!! OMG!!! This is a miracle!!! Maybe Pos Malaysia should issue special commemorative stamps to mark the event! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 My first experience dealing with Enrich apart from collecting points: - found out that tonnes of miles will expire this year, so I decided to score an upgrade. - waited almost 40 minutes until someone answered the phone - seats available, upgrade confirmed, but must go to the nearest MH office within 24 hours. Why, I asked, isn't it all e-ticket? Well, they need to endorse something bla bla.. - so I went to MH office, served immediately by a very efficient young lady, but she seems to be doing a lot of typing. - then she said "something wrong with the system". Cannot "print out". So she would email me my new e-ticket. - Eh?? she would email it to me? so why do I need to go the MH's office at all? This is really bleah, that's exactly what I have to do now, just called in to upgrad 1 way, got everything sorted and then was told that I have to go nearest MH office to get the ticket issued ASAP. WTF. With Krisflyer, all these were done online without the need of human interaction, even. I am fine to call up but to have to travel to the nearest MH office to get the ticket is really absurd. Luckily I stay in London, imagine if you were further away from the city! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 As mentioned by Josh in another thread, for the first time ever in MH's 63 years history, the World of Riches newsletter is out ahead of its published date!!! The 1 November 2010 - 31 January 2011's newsletter was out on 30 October 2010!!! OMG!!! This is a miracle!!! It also looks like the printed copy of WoR has also come out before Nov 1. I'm currently in the Golden Lounge (Sattelite) and there are copies of the new WoR everywhere! Now, this is definitely a miracle!!! Maybe Pos Malaysia should issue special commemorative stamps to mark the event! LOL! That is hilarious! And a good suggestion!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin P K 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 Excellent, I love those double enrich miles promotions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 This is really bleah, that's exactly what I have to do now, just called in to upgrad 1 way, got everything sorted and then was told that I have to go nearest MH office to get the ticket issued ASAP. WTF. With Krisflyer, all these were done online without the need of human interaction, even. I am fine to call up but to have to travel to the nearest MH office to get the ticket is really absurd. Luckily I stay in London, imagine if you were further away from the city! Gosh...that really is inconvenient. If the ticket is originally an e-ticket, why can't the upgrade be done electronically??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
