For issuance of 5x PPL a year, is it counted from issuance of card (for example : Sept 2016 to Aug 2017) OR calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) ?

I want to share with you guys an interesting redemption I did recently, maybe someone will find it useful.

I redeemed Krisflyer points for HAN-KUL recently. I noticed EVA (Star Alliance partner) had a strange married segment flight they sell at a ridiculous price (RM66xx compared to RM19xx-RM23xx for competing airlines in Business). Sample: http://goo.gl/flights/ISpZ

As you can see it involves flying up from HAN to TPE (2+ hours), "layover" in TPE for 17hr (arrive afternoon and fly out early next morning), TPE to KUL (4+ hours). As far as service goes I thought the "Taiwanese" touch on EVA was a really good experience compared to the usual westernized service you get on SQ etc. For example they have a wide selection of teas from matcha milk tea, Japanese hojicha (served in an appropriate cup for it) to Pu Er/other Chinese classics. Other airlines won't even make the distinction let alone serve it in proper cups (Taiwanese take their teas very seriously). Also I got lucky and they used A330s for both my segments that day. Not the best or most advanced seat (early 00s angled flat), but gets the job done. If you have time it's not a bad way to get home. Also maybe to get out of Taoyuan airport to see Taipei a little bit. The new EVA lounges are pretty decent to spend time in, all new.

The interesting part is, HAN-KUL is technically same region on the award chart even though TPE isn't. If I redeemed HAN-TPE it would be 27.5k one way, TPE-KUL will be another 27.5k. But because of routing rules and a long layover, this particular itinerary  HAN-(TPE)-KUL is 20k one way. For taxes it came to S$138.70.

Not the most amazing redemption ever, I thought there was fair value :-)

Edit: A more blatant example would be KUL-SIN via TPE http://goo.gl/flights/ROxL RM99xx "value". I really wonder if anyone buys these tickets. I didn't ticket this so I'm not even sure the agent will allow it! :-) It's even SEA1 to SEA1, so it only comes to 17.5k in J. Amazing.

You would only do this if the purpose for flying is.... well, flying....and enjoying the lounges and services on board...

And yes, people have written trip reports on such journeys on airlines.net....lol

Thanks for sharing. Never thought I would like EVA as I normally detest all Taiwanese cutesy things but like you, I found the experience of flying with them quite nice.

Did you pull out the redemption from Krisflyer's online portal, or did you fill up the form??

200k TP... can buy an airticket of approximately how much?

Last week went to Wellness SPA lounge , the customer service officer told me supplementary card entitle for FREE to the lounge service , then i bring along my bro tgt to the lounge , nt sure will charge to my card or nt ... lol

If u qualify for MBB VI, u definitely qualify for Ambank Visa Infinite/World MasterCard (free for life with no conditions attached. No yearly annual fee ). Supplementary cards get free unlimited access all year round ; more suited for frequent travellers.

Last week went to Wellness SPA lounge , the customer service officer told me supplementary card entitle for FREE to the lounge service , then i bring along my bro tgt to the lounge , nt sure will charge to my card or nt ... lol

How was it? Do you get charged on your statement for the supp card?

even charge also wont appear on the statement so soon..
at least a month time

How was it? Do you get charged on your statement for the supp card?

i dont have see any charges until now , access the lounge on 3 weeks ago.
i told the customer service that my bro's card is supplementary , he said FREE , if nt i will not allowed my bro follow me.

Does anyone know if we need to update our auto debit/auto billing details with the respective companies when we receive the new pin & pay replacement cards? I notice there is a new expiry number and the 3 digit code at the back for my cards. CC number is still the same. And based on a number of banks' websites, Maybank seems to be the only one which recommends to change your details. All other banks mention there is no need to change.

Is this correct? I just received the new cards recently.