Interesting fare class used in booking MH flights

[wandering_fred]

Now that international flights seem possible my friend in Sri Lanka would very much like me to visit.
KUL has been my main gateway in the past as it offers the best $/QFF SC ratio. However it seems that all MH economy tickets in all categories currently book into Q class (yes even the flex tickets). This class ONLY earns with MH loyalty program (not QF nor AA).

Does not encourage wandering
Fred

 

[serfty]

Yes, I was poking around just this week and saw that (I have a credit to spend).

At least business class isn't Q.

 

[wandering_fred]

Yes, I was poking around just this week and saw that (I have a credit to spend).

At least business class isn't Q.

But Z class pricing is not the bargain it was in 2019.
When I was wandering
Fred

 

[SYD]

But Z class pricing is not the bargain it was in 2019.
When I was wandering
Fred

Where are you wandering from? According to ITA Matrix, Non-stop UL fares were comparable but obviously don’t meet the AFF motto of why go direct when you can go via…

 

[serfty]

But Z class pricing is not the bargain it was in 2019.
When I was wandering
Fred

I have a THB credit of about 18K, use it or lose it ...

 

[wandering_fred]

Where are you wandering from? According to ITA Matrix, Non-stop UL fares were comparable but obviously don’t meet the AFF motto of why go direct when you can go via…

To get to/from Australia/SriLanka I would have at least two side stop overs and between five and eight one way tickets. UL bid to upgrade was quite useful (KUL/BKK/CGK). MH was used to connect to a price point where Jetstar Max fares were convenient and the MH Z class fare was reasonably priced.
There was a lot of SC planning involved with wandering
Fred

 

[bam71]

Don’t quite understand. All economy tickets are in Q class? Fares from Sydney to CMB are showing in all classes… what am I missing??

 

[wandering_fred]

The fares are filed. Go to the MH website and and see what is actually offered.
When you want to be wandering
Fred

 

[SYD]

The fares are filed. Go to the MH website and and see what is actually offered.
When you want to be wandering
Fred

I only saw Q on ITA Matrix searching for cheapest available. I didn’t try and force it to look for higher fare classes but even if they appeared, it would still come back to actually being able to book that higher fare bucket…

 

[TheTravelExperience]

Now that international flights seem possible my friend in Sri Lanka would very much like me to visit.
KUL has been my main gateway in the past as it offers the best $/QFF SC ratio. However it seems that all MH economy tickets in all categories currently book into Q class (yes even the flex tickets). This class ONLY earns with MH loyalty program (not QF nor AA).

Does not encourage wandering
Fred

Hi,

I encountered the same thing and posted the question on another forum. This was the answer shared,

Not quite - the RBD goes up according to availability - so they start at the lowest RBD - and sell all three levels at the lowest code, and then go up one, and again sell all three levels laterally at that code. Just for example - do have a quick look at 18/3 this friday KUL-SIN on MH603 - You can get a lite fare booked in Y - at a ridiculous 1200ish RM - and not have a bag included. It has been like this for a while. So to go back to answering your question - no, there is no way to upsell to a fare earning class online. You just need to wait until the lower RBD's run out, or you do it via a travel agent.

 

[Ric]

Can any one tell me what class fares om MAS that earns status credits/points for QFF?? Couldn't find it on QF site.

Many thanks!

 

[wandering_fred]

Malaysian Fare Class converted to QFF fare category

Finding this requires serious wandering
Fred

 

[Ric]

Malaysian Fare Class converted to QFF fare category

Finding this requires serious wandering
Fred

Many thanks @wandering_fred

 

[TheTravelExperience]

Hi,

I encountered the same thing and posted the question on another forum. This was the answer shared,

Hi All, just to share,

I recently Booked a V Class Fare via Travel Agent, as follows,

KUL BKK 5th APR V class
BKK KUL 9th APR V class
RM1385, Economy Basic

at the same time the same Economy Basic Fare (same dates) on MH's website is, RM 1,213, with N class outbound and S return

The solution works

 

[AIRwin]

I recently Booked a V Class Fare via Travel Agent

I'm planning to book the same MH flight as my sister but on a fare class earning with QF - what travel agent would you recommend?

 

[madrooster]

I'm planning to book the same MH flight as my sister but on a fare class earning with QF - what travel agent would you recommend?

Any agent worldwide can do it.

 

[AIRwin]

Any agent worldwide can do it.

Flight Centre? I haven't used a travel agent for over 20 years...

 

[serfty]

Flight Centre? I haven't used a travel agent for over 20 years...

I'd suggest @madrooster , whom I once described as a nerd in charge of a GDS.

 

[AIRwin]

I'd suggest @madrooster , whom I once described as a nerd in charge of a GDS.

Thanks, I see someone has also asked this:

Pick a travel agent how ?

Notwithstanding the big places eg FC How do I go about finding a travel agent ? happy with online services No idea how to find a reasonable one Appreciate the assistance

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[TheTravelExperience]

I'm planning to book the same MH flight as my sister but on a fare class earning with QF - what travel agent would you recommend?

sorry for the super slow reply.

I guess you would have gotten your tickets (or even flown) by now?

Anyway, I have found this Travel Agent Useful

WorldTravellers DMC Sdn Bhd
Unit A-25-3, Tower A, Menara UOA Bangsar
No. 5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1
59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: +603 2775 5525 | Fax: +603 2771 2595