QF to LKuala Lumpur

[mdurrant]

I have to travel to KL later in the year.

The simplest is Malaysian Airlines SYD-KUL.

I find the QFF pages on this REALLY hard to read, but it looks like travel on MH only accrues 0.25 QFF miles and I'm not sure the status points.

Am I better flying SYD-SIN on QF and then SIN-KLU on MH?

Michael

 

[markis10]

If your chasing point have a look at the thread talking about expedia.com.br, you should be able to get QF to SIN and 3k to KUL for under $500 return and earn a lot of points, around 15000 for SG.

 

[elbarto]

Isn't there an EK operated codeshare from MEL or SYD to KUL?

 

[AIRwin]

Isn't there an EK operated codeshare from MEL or SYD to KUL?

Yes but the KUL-MEL flight arrives too late (or early depending on how you look at it) for connections to SYD...

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Isn't there an EK operated codeshare from MEL or SYD to KUL?

Indeed! Flew the MEL > KUL leg the other night operated by EK but having a QF code on my ticket.

Awaiting for points & SC to post, but very confident I won't have any hassle with this, as correct status & QFF number quoted on the boarding pass.

I was expecting the 777 to be horrible ( due to it's reported 10 across in Y ) , but as the plane was only half full did have a shadow & manage 40 winks. ( A fellow passenger was snooring his head off a few rows back, so hence just the 40 winks)

When I woke up from my micro sleep, I noticed a priority pass coupon for KL immigration on the tray table next to me, which again I thought was top-notch, I didn't even ask for it !

CSM, approached me before the doors closed & only moments after taking my seat for the standard, & highly professional greeting, which I thought was outstanding.

I have strong suspicions On my return leg tonight though, I'm not expecting the luxury of a shadow ( no economy seats for sale for today's flight when I last looked yesterday on either QF or EK) , seat availability in Y for seat allocation was literally non existent too.

But I'm thinking if I get home OK, I will look into another trip to KL should the chance arise again, the flight times may not work for all that has to be said, but unlike SYD , MEL airport doesn't come to a grinding holt for 7 hours each night, with careful consideration it can work for some travellers who are prepared to rough it in the terminal for a couple of hours.

 

[markis10]

I have strong suspicions On my return leg tonight though, I'm not expecting the luxury of a shadow ( no economy seats for sale for today's flight when I last looked yesterday on either QF or EK) , seat availability in Y for seat allocation was literally non existent too..

I would not be surprised if you do have a shadow it's called a J seat!

First: 4 (at least) Business: 1 (at least) Coach: 1 (at least) Other: n/a
Fare Classes: F/4 A/4 J/1 C/1 I/1 O/0 P/0 Y/1 E/1 R/1 W/1 M/1 B/1 U/1 K/1 H/0 Q/1 L/1 T/1 V/1 X/1

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

I would not be surprised if you do have a shadow it's called a J seat!

First: 4 (at least) Business: 1 (at least) Coach: 1 (at least) Other: n/a
Fare Classes: F/4 A/4 J/1 C/1 I/1 O/0 P/0 Y/1 E/1 R/1 W/1 M/1 B/1 U/1 K/1 H/0 Q/1 L/1 T/1 V/1 X/1

I like your thinking, but I don't expect it. I figure a few " no shows " might spoil the party, but strange things can happen.

Thanks for the stats btw, I was expecting it to look very much like that.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

I've done MH a few times and QF with J* transfer as well.

MH is much easier with a lot less hassle. I wouldn't worry about points unless you NEED the SC.

 

[Mwenenzi]

..I find the QFF pages on this REALLY hard to read, but it looks like travel on MH only accrues 0.25 QFF miles and I'm not sure the status points.l

On a OneWorld carrier if the fare bucket earns QF points (an eligible flight) you earn QF status credits. IIRC some MH fare buckets are non earning. These are not listed in Frequent Flyer - Earning Points - Fly - Airline Partners
YBGHKLMNOQSV earn on a QF flight
YBHKMLV earn on a MH flights

 

[bosox76]

I would not be surprised if you do have a shadow it's called a J seat!

First: 4 (at least) Business: 1 (at least) Coach: 1 (at least) Other: n/a
Fare Classes: F/4 A/4 J/1 C/1 I/1 O/0 P/0 Y/1 E/1 R/1 W/1 M/1 B/1 U/1 K/1 H/0 Q/1 L/1 T/1 V/1 X/1

I like your thinking, but I don't expect it. I figure a few " no shows " might spoil the party, but strange things can happen.

Thanks for the stats btw, I was expecting it to look very much like that.

Having just done this route return both Mrs B and I received op-ups in both directions. Very nice surprise. Yes the timing might not suit everyone but at least there's no traffic to deal with and immigration was a breeze