mansor 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Hi guys, im new to this forum and have been a MAS aircrew not long ago. i was just wondering what are the perks and benefits that we can get lets say ranging from hotel to restaurant. Do MAS aircrew have a special rate if carrying our staff ID? I heard that we do actually have special rate for hotels but i can't seem to find any information on the internet and also the MAS intranet. Anyone here can help me out or have some information regrading this? thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuan Zahdi 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Mansor. I think you posted this at the wrong section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeadrian 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Mansor, there is this thing called interliner/crew rates... depending on the hotel management and country, some give 50% discount off their published rates, whereby the hotel who houses crew layovers will have a better rate for the airline staff on holidays. This is again subject to the hotels discretion and decision. a valid crew id is normally required by the hotel at check in but it is best to agree on the rate at reservations (if you are on a holiday) say you are on layover (on duty) certain hotels that houses the crews may accord discounts on your food and beverage consumption - best to check it out at check in.normally a hotel staff will announce it. Some hotels even have special crew facilities, like a lounge, etc.... and if you are the pilot some even get suite upgrades. Whatever it is, best check with the hotel to ascertain discount(s)... some individual restaurant outlets may also offer unofficial undocumented discounts to crews (to show appreciation-maybe it is a frequent haunt of crews - business promotion as well) your senior crews will normally have the tips and info. Not to mention the discounts for local tours occasionally... Hi guys, im new to this forum and have been a MAS aircrew not long ago. i was just wondering what are the perks and benefits that we can get lets say ranging from hotel to restaurant. Do MAS aircrew have a special rate if carrying our staff ID? I heard that we do actually have special rate for hotels but i can't seem to find any information on the internet and also the MAS intranet. Anyone here can help me out or have some information regrading this? thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khaled 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Easy only, just ask the reception/cashier straight ahead before you dine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mansor 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 thanks for the prompt reply yeadrian & khaled. yeah that is what im actually looking for. but is there a written list where i can find all the participating hotels and restaurant for a particular airline? as for me in this case is malaysia airline? Can i make the assumption that mostly all the layover hotels for the aircrew can are giving the interliner/crew rate? As far as i know, aircrew rate is far cheaper than the normal corporate rate that the hotel give out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Definitely cheaper compare to corporates rate. By the way, what department are you in and specialise in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeadrian 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 for a list of crew discounts, that one you have to look inside MH maybe your staff bulletin, crew department, etc........ aircrew rates are very attractive but prior arrangements/reservations need to be made....... thanks for the prompt reply yeadrian & khaled. yeah that is what im actually looking for. but is there a written list where i can find all the participating hotels and restaurant for a particular airline? as for me in this case is malaysia airline? Can i make the assumption that mostly all the layover hotels for the aircrew can are giving the interliner/crew rate? As far as i know, aircrew rate is far cheaper than the normal corporate rate that the hotel give out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FK Wong 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Definitely cheaper compare to corporates rate. By the way, what department are you in and specialise in? Mas aircrew he said..lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 Spotted these at Berjaya Georgetown Hotel Penang, a four star city hotel. I don't think the floor is exclusively for MAS crew as I got a room at the same floor. Nothing fancy, and location is not that appealing. I'd rather stay at hotels such as City Bayview or Cititel in Penang Road, which is a more 'happening' location and just about within walking distance to everything interesting about Georgetown. In this instance, I got booked at Berjaya due to 'full house' at my favorite hotels. Other domestic hotels I know that are / (were?) used by MAS crew are Hyatt Kuantan, Kingwood Sibu, Everly Miri, Hyatt Kota Kinabalu.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khaled 2 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 We are moving out of that place very soon! Anyway, becareful of the perks. Certain places like JHB sofitel will cost you more than whats written on the menu card after discount!!! Even worse the food sucks big time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 I thought no more Kuantan nite stop? So Hyatt Kuantan still used by MH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) I thought no more Kuantan nite stop? So Hyatt Kuantan still used by MH? When I was in KUA for AK's inaugural flight on 1 June, the FID indicated the last flight of the day for MH had a "Nightstop" remark. BTW, I believe one can narrow down on the list of hotels most likely used by MAS crew by looking at the list of hotels offered by MAS Golden Holidays packages. Maybe not all the hotels, but the few international hotel chains and reputable local ones. Edited August 2, 2008 by Rozhan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jannar T 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 you can also use your mas id to get into clubs for free if your a flying crew member. Clubs in kl like passion/poppy, zouk & zeta bar will give u free entry, no cover charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Spotted these at Berjaya Georgetown Hotel Penang, a four star city hotel. I don't think the floor is exclusively for MAS crew as I got a room at the same floor. Nothing fancy, and location is not that appealing. I'd rather stay at hotels such as City Bayview or Cititel in Penang Road, which is a more 'happening' location and just about within walking distance to everything interesting about Georgetown. In this instance, I got booked at Berjaya due to 'full house' at my favorite hotels. Other domestic hotels I know that are / (were?) used by MAS crew are Hyatt Kuantan, Kingwood Sibu, Everly Miri, Hyatt Kota Kinabalu.... There used to be a lot more crew to stay in PEN earlier; 6 sets of 737 cabin crew per night, the WB crew ex-LHR. I think maybe about 3 floors were exclusive crew floors, we even have a crew room. Then come the cost cutting, now 0nly 3 sets of cabin crew for layover, plus some tech crew. And as Khaled mentioned, our days at Berjaya is numbered. Which is a relief actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Other domestic hotels I know that are / (were?) used by MAS crew are Hyatt Kuantan, Kingwood Sibu, Everly Miri, Hyatt Kota Kinabalu.... Hilton Kuching.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Hilton Kuching.. Not anymore. Riverside Crowne Plaza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Not anymore. Riverside Crowne Plaza. Emm just beside with Hilton Kuching..hehehe..maybe next stop will be a hotel opposite Crowne Plaza, Holiday-Inn Kuching.. :rolleyes: Edited August 2, 2008 by Ashmil Abd Ghani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.Ariff 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Other domestic hotels I know that are / (were?) used by MAS crew are Hyatt Kuantan, Kingwood Sibu, Everly Miri, Hyatt Kota Kinabalu.... The Promenade,Kota Kinabalu i guess.. cause in July 2007,i went to K.K and stay at the Promenade.I saw a group of MAS Cabin crews.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Back when i was still in miri, the crew used to stay in Dynasty Hotel. I think they now have switched to Everly, formerly Holiday Inn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
