lol...u gain from 5x right... that is up to bank. that why sometimes they gave 5x, 8x . Penalty is when redeem.
Your point devalue by 5x, 8x
Like SCB, rm1 = 1 miles (for oversea), redeem time only 2k = 1000 miles

seldom use amex on weekdays since they changed it to 5% cashback on weekends only

my 300k points only managed to get 20k+ enrich miles

since they change regulation to weekend, i have terminate that card.

Hi Sifus, does MAS charge any fees for miles redemption?

I am looking to redeem an international flight, Lon to KUL one way. Apart from the points, are there additional fees?
Thank you!

Airport tax lhr - kul is RM1.5k++

Thsnks!

why the heck is the fuel surcharge for KUL - NRT - Rm1.6k?? that's crazy bonkers??

yes...not sure why all japan fuel tax so expensive...

i know right, like that no point using miles to go JP better just buy cash

anyone got any idea if using EM during Matta fair will be cheaper?

No unless there is a promotion, which they don't normally time with Matta.

Haiya I shouldn’t redeemed my Taipei tickets last month didn’t know they got cny promotion TT

what cny promo? you mean buying by cash instead of redeeming EM points?

i see, what are the usual promos like with regards to EM?

really regretted changing all to EM, KF feels better.

the only way you can save money for tax is fly from Singapore, then transit at KUL. Provided you have time to do this kind of stunt.

sin - nrt - sin? (transit in KL)

This is not an uncommon practice, called "repositioning" travel. It's a well known airline practice to price a journey cheaper from another location transiting through their hub, than from their hub itself.

And back tracking as well. Eg, current Australia -malaysia travel is cheaper using CX via HKG than direct.

yes correct. probably it will be far more worth it doing this if time is not a constraint for you.

yes, unfortunately at the expense of time here. singapore i might still can play around with the transit. but CX out of question already as i have a baby to care for.

This post has been edited by a13solut3: Feb 28 2024, 04:00 PM

but i check the point fly from sg is start from 24k?
and what mean transit at KL?

just an example

KUL - NRT - KUL
May 1 - May 8
39,200 pts + RM1682 tax


SIN - NRT - SIN
May 1 - May 8
63,800 pts + SGD136 tax

Point difference : 24,600 (assuming RM0.025 per miles = RM615)
Tax difference : RM1200

hmm, i remember the points is far more negligible when i checked previously. I can't find the screenshot but it was in consideration few months ago.

I ended up flying to Melbourne instead via SQ as I have some KF miles.

This post has been edited by a13solut3: Feb 28 2024, 04:24 PM