Malaysia Airlines First Class Award Availability

And I thought I could finally get my trip on a real first class product :p

"If you’re traveling alone and planning in advance, snagging Malaysia Airlines first class award space isn’t impossible. Otherwise it’s unfortunately more or less out of reach."

I thought you said we were one step ahead of the airlines when it came to earning and burning miles. Why isn't that working here? Maybe the airlines are one step ahead of us 99% of the time and we're just perpetuating the myth that rare exceptions have somehow become the rule.

@ Dax -- You have plenty of choices for which airlines you can redeem miles on. Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines consistently release first class award space for two people. Actually, being able to redeem for two people in Singapore Suites Class to the US is NEW, so isn't that a net positive?

And need I remind you that up until last February you couldn't even redeem miles (other than their own currency) for Malaysia Airlines first class.

There's no need for doom and gloom...

@Dax, if you earn miles on malaysia enrich frequent flyer program, award availability is a lot better for its members than for its partners members.

In May I snagged two F award seats on MH20 — the sleeper service to Paris — for travel in early January, 2015. I don't recall the inventory surrounding that date, but I did find it interesting that MH prevented several attempts to add a feeder flight in J from BKK that would connect to the 380 service to CDG. Well, Royal Jordanian came to the rescue. For a hot minute, RJ has scheduled their new 788 to this route in October. I doubt this assignment will stick around until January 🙁

@Joey

is it a program worth pursuing? usually those are not so great...

@lucky

What would be the best way to search for CX award space when redeeming with Dividend Miles?

@ Norman -- Ultimately the British Airways award search tool is the best place to look:
https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-search-tool/

@Lantean, i don't think MH Enrich is a program worth pursuing unless it becomes an Amex MR or Chase UR or SPG airline partner here in the USA.

Enrich miles expire after 3 years regardless of activity and you only earn 0%-25% miles for the cheapest economy tickets. Best way to earn Enrich miles is by flying heavily discounted business class tix.

Given the recent events with MH (losses the past 3 years, MH370, corruption, etc.) i'm not even sure whether this airline will be around in a few years.

@lucky
what about economy award availability please?
your screenshots show "cabin not operated on this flight"...kinda strange, no?
thanks

:O And no BA fuel surcharges! KUL-CDG oneway is pricing out at 90k Avios and only $25 in F.

@ Mr. Cool -- Economy availability tends to be quite good on Malaysia Airlines. The "cabin not operated" refers to premium economy and not economy.

Surprised they don't release more space closer to departure. Interesting to hear their FF program members get more availability and, I suppose, one seat for partners is still better than none.