QFF points and SCs on MH

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I am heading to NRT in a couple of weeks and with no availability (as per normal this time of year) on QF for the return leg (from NRT, SIN or HKG) but I can get on Y (B actually) on MH via KUL. Since it will be post 1Feb, MH will be part of OW by then, so I am confident I will earn miles & SCs.
My real questions are :

1. Will B class will earn full SCs or discount economy SCs?
2. Will I get the status accelerator when flying on MH (like you do on AA, BA, but not on CX)?​

Given how close we are to MH joining OW - has anyone seen any information that might answer my questions?

 

[moa999]

See this thread:
http://www.australianfrequentflyer....rogram/points-status-earn-when-mas-46768.html

QF is yet to post its earn table... AY is the only one to post so far.
I would expect Y,B,H to be the top category and thus potentially full SCs
I would not expect a status accelerator on MH...

I also predict we won't know until 1-Feb

 

[MH_fan]

I suppose the current earn rates on Enrich (flying MH) may give you a good idea of the different fare buckets and the potential earn rates on the QFF programme.
Enrich - Earn Enrich Miles - Malaysia Airlines | Malaysia Airlines

 

[v8Statesman]

I suspect only Y will earn full SC. as per QF internationals own earning.

 

[CaviAck]

I suspect only Y will earn full SC. as per QF internationals own earning.

That is not necessarily.
AA earns full Y SC on BHKY
AB on YBHKLM
BA on BHY
AY on BHKY
IB on BGHKLMNOPQSVY
LA on BGHKLMNOQSVY
RJ on BY
S7 on BHKY

I'd say there's a fair chance that MH will earn full on more than just the Y fare.

 

[mannej]

That is not necessarily.
AA earns full Y SC on BHKY
AB on YBHKLM
BA on BHY
AY on BHKY
IB on BGHKLMNOPQSVY
LA on BGHKLMNOQSVY
RJ on BY
S7 on BHKY

I'd say there's a fair chance that MH will earn full on more than just the Y fare.

Are you sure? I am sure there is a kicker somewhere that states for SC earn only Y is deemed as full economy. Points earn different story I think

 

[whatmeworry]

I think if at least the booking class is in full Y (ie AB,YBHKLM) you get full Y SC but discount Y SC (ie AB, VSNQG). Of course this probably differs from airline to airline but B is quite high. From the most of the airlines only Cathy Pacific and Dragonair do not provide full SC in B.

 

[mannej]

I think if at least the booking class is in full Y (ie AB,YBHKLM) you get full Y SC but discount Y SC (ie AB, VSNQG). Of course this probably differs from airline to airline but B is quite high. From the most of the airlines only Cathy Pacific and Dragonair do not provide full SC in B.

I remember thinking the same, but having had it pointed out that there is some term somewhere that states differently. I think it was one of the mods who pointed it out.

 

[cartz]

I remember thinking the same, but having had it pointed out that there is some term somewhere that states differently. I think it was one of the mods who pointed it out.

Yeah, you're right. Under the status credits earning table on the QF website (FF -> About the Program -> Status Credits) it states "For travel on oneworld Alliance airlines or Air Pacific, Economy is class Y.", so B class on MH will unfortunately only earn discount economy SCs.

 

[dot]

Thanks for the input guys...

I suppose it's an opportunity to try out the lounges for a new carrier and see how they treat OWEs - never having had Enrich membership before. The other alternative to get home is via MNL and SYD but having been through MNL a lot, that doesn't really thrill me...

 

[serfty]

Yeah, you're right. Under the status credits earning table on the QF website (FF -> About the Program -> Status Credits) it states "For travel on oneworld Alliance airlines or Air Pacific, Economy is class Y.", so B class on MH will unfortunately only earn discount economy SCs.

Yep, with international travel, except for a few expensive JQi fares, it's consistent that only economy travel booked in the Y fare bucket earns "full" economy SC's where SC's are earned.

FWIW, some "Premium Economy" fare buckets such as W, R & T can earn "full" economy SC's as well - often a T fare can be less than a B, H or Y fare.

 

[CaviAck]

I stand corrected.

I pulled those fare classes from the Airline Earning Table and Airline Partners list which lists which fares fall under economy and discount economy. I always have just thought that which ever class (discount economy or economy) was what it credited for, both SC and points. I guess I was told porkies when I called up the FF team when I enquired about how to find out how to tell which fares credited as what.

That teaches me to read the fine print closer next time.

 

[JohnK]

FWIW, some "Premium Economy" fare buckets such as W, R & T can earn "full" economy SC's as well - often a T fare can be less than a B, H or Y fare.

Shouldn't all "Premium Economy" fare buckets earn full economy SCs? Unless of course you are referring to Any Seat awards.