Asiamile's OneWorld Multi Carrier program to me offers the best bang of the buck for miles redemption. I have given up on Enrich, although 90% of my flights are MH. Most of my crediting now go to BAEC and AsiaMiles where i can get more value for money.

This post has been edited by db07mufan: Sep 19 2016, 03:22 PM

asia miles and one world is interlink? I am new to loyalty programme and so much for me to learn

U can book OneWorld flights with AsiaMiles, same as MH.

Just that Asia Miles has better redemption rates and condition compare if book via MH.

Read more from here: https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/redeem/charts * as refer to previous post, the most bottom section.

OneWorld is an alliance of various airlines. Few notable airlines include MAS, Cathay, Qatar Airways, Finnair, British Airways, Qantas etc.

AsiaMiles is the way you accumulate points, a frequent flier program. MAS is called Enrich, Singapore Airlines is Krisflyer, AirAsia with AirAsia BIG. Understand that you have treat points from Maybank2Premier, you have an option to redeem miles for MH's Enrich, CX's AsiaMiles, AK's BIG.

All of the respective airline's frequent flier program offers redemption for flights on their airline and their OneWorld partner. Meaning if you have miles in Enrich you can redeem your miles to flights not only on MH but also the rest of the OW airlines.

The only difference is how much they cost. Different program different cost for flights. Face value, MH Enrich is one of the most expensive option I find. AsiaMiles is okay but its hard to get seats on their flights, but their OneWorld Multicarrier Awards program offers a lot of value. British Airways short haul redemption is good with a lot confirmed tickets.

AsiaMiles OneWorld Multicarrier Award scheme charges you on the total distance you travel the whole journey.

https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/redeem/charts (At the bottom is the chart for AMOWMC)

KUL-SIN-HEL-SIN-KUL costs 115000 asiamiles to redeem based on this scheme.

If its a regular return ticket redemption, a return ticket via AsiaMiles SIN-HEL-SIN is 120000asiamiles, you will still need to redeem KUL-SIN-KUL, or buy your own ticket.

MAS' Enrich costs 132000enrich points for a return ticket SIN-HEL-SIN.

This post has been edited by db07mufan: Sep 19 2016, 03:36 PM

i got blocked from HK CS for redeeming MH flight on OWMCA.

BA's ClubEurope is totally waste of time/not worth of value except u get to enjoy the lounge before fly.

wondering how you can come out with 132000 enrich miles for SIN-HEL-SIN? I cant find it in enrich online

Heard of it but thats weird

I use it almost exclusively on my HKG-TPE-HKG makan trips. ONE WAY costs 4500 Avios on Y, 9000 Avios on J. Excellent value! Even better if you're OWE, access to Pier F and Wing F. CX lounge in TPE is really good also.

This post has been edited by db07mufan: Sep 19 2016, 07:23 PM

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/nz/en/enri...r-airlines.html

www.gcmap.com to see how far your flight is then compare to the chart.

HEL-SIN is 5761miles in distance, from the chart a return Y ticket is 72000 miles, return J ticket is 132000 miles.

I'm a bit out of touch with MH's enrich, sifu please advise if i'm looking at the wrong thing.

This post has been edited by db07mufan: Sep 19 2016, 03:48 PM

I find out the best point of asia miles is member can book multicarrier flight online. unlike mas enrich, lots of destination cant do it and book online

for complicated route, u still need to call them, be prepared for a long duration on call but the final outcome is definitely worth it.

my last booking with them doesn't seems much satisfy, sort out by issuing 2 separate tickets, cost more miles but get to fly where I want, no choice

Word of advise just check with both Enrich and Asiamiles on how much you gotta pay in cash. I've heard of exorbitant surcharges for Finnair flights.

thank you all sifus here for all the advice. Today really a good lesson for me.

a point to note, if you're planning to book KUL - HKG segment to fly after 1st May 2017, there's no award seat yet as flight has been transferred from CX to KA (Cathay Dragon) which is their subsidiary. I'm trying to change my ticket and have been stuck because of this. If you chk in Dragonair website, redemption for KUL - HKG or HKG - KUL is under travel restriction.

A side note, Enrich CS even have the balls to argue with me that KA is Korean Air... when i called up to request to change the itinerary, she says i need to rebook on Korean Air flight because the initial booking is on Korean Air. My previous booking was on Cathay Pacific (flight code CX).

I can second on point #2, where the J class redemption for CX is limited compare to QR/MH! But they are good so you might want to be flexible on your schedule if you intend to travel with them.

That's true! AM seems to have much value on the OWMC redemption compare to EM. But for the ease of travel and booking, EM still wins!


I used to redeem OWMC with AM, and the call was indeed super looooooong!! But if you only want to redeem CX/KA/QR/BA flights, you can do it directly in AM website

Really sad to see CX is dumping KUL-HKG route!! KA is never the same as CX

No more cirrus seats

well, on flyertalk, most people prefer KA on short haul (Sub 4 hours) due to better food and service. Also getting the reverse herringbone seat on regional flight is like playing russian roulette... Only get that seat if CX is flying their long haul plan on regional. Otherwise the seats are the same as KA.

I hope they solve the transition issue soon cos need to amend my return date...

With careful planning you can ! Also transitioning to KA means the end of BA/AA codes on this route.

Anyways, any timeframe till the changes can be made?

This post has been edited by db07mufan: Sep 19 2016, 05:12 PM

2 years ago when I used to travel with KA between HKG-PEK (3 hours+ flight), getting personal entertainment is like playing russian roulette even on A330! Hahahha~ But I presume they have updated their seats recently so hopefully the flight deployed between KUL-HKG will be a better one.

One good thing about KA though, there's HaagenDazs!!!

This post has been edited by ho-ll: Sep 19 2016, 05:12 PM

no idea yet.. trying to contact CX customer service to enquire is like worse than calling air asia... on hold forever.