The Deal: Full-fare Business Class passengers flying from Los Angeles to Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore, among other destinations in Southeast Asia can get free upgrades to First Class on a space-available basis. More details at: www.malaysiaairlines.com
The Carrier: Malaysia has worked hard in the past five years to improve. It’s not at the level of Singapore Airlines but its Business and First Class cabins are certainly superior to many others. First Class seats recline to 180 degrees. The carrier’s premium lounges in Kuala Lumpur International are very comfortable and even feature an enclosed area with massage recliners.
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The Lowdown: The free upgrade doesn’t yield much savings (see table at left) since it’s only valid with the highest Business Class fares, which cost nearly the same as First Class.
There is one winner, however, and that’s the business traveler working with a ‘Business Class Only’ corporate travel policy. Under this program the corporate policy people will only see Business Class on the ticket. Unless you’re also required to purchase the lowest Business Class fare available, you should be fine.
The Deal: Full-fare Business Class passengers flying from Los Angeles to Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore, among other destinations in Southeast Asia can get free upgrades to First Class on a space-available basis. More details at: www.malaysiaairlines.com
The Carrier: Malaysia has worked hard in the past five years to improve. It’s not at the level of Singapore Airlines but its Business and First Class cabins are certainly superior to many others. First Class seats recline to 180 degrees. The carrier’s premium lounges in Kuala Lumpur International are very comfortable and even feature an enclosed area with massage recliners.
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The Lowdown: The free upgrade doesn’t yield much savings (see table at left) since it’s only valid with the highest Business Class fares, which cost nearly the same as First Class.
There is one winner, however, and that’s the business traveler working with a ‘Business Class Only’ corporate travel policy. Under this program the corporate policy people will only see Business Class on the ticket. Unless you’re also required to purchase the lowest Business Class fare available, you should be fine.
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