Main Frequent Flyers Programs Malaysia Airlines Enrich

Malaysia Airlines Enrich

Program overview 

Enrich is the frequent flyer program of Malaysia Airlines. It’s a member of the Oneworld Alliance. Malaysia Airlines flies to more than 50 destinations (the US is not among them anymore). For flights on Malaysia Airlines Enrich uses dynamic award pricing. It means there are no fixed mileage amounts.

Alliance

Oneworld

Program website 

https://www.malaysiaAirlines.com/ 

Approximate miles value 

Varies 

Miles validity 

36 months since the last activity

Program accrual

Based on the fare paid 

Limit on amount of miles you can purchase 

50,000 per transaction and 150,000 per year

Waitlist option

No

Courtesy Hold for award reservation

Not allowed 

Do you need to open an account to check availability?

Yes

Stopover option 

Stopovers are not allowed 

Family account

No

Upgrade option

Yes

Online booking 

Yes for Malaysia Airlines flights. Partner flights should be booked over the phone 

Airline partners 

American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Air France, Emirates, Etihad Airways 

Credit card partners

Citi ThankYou (1:1, up to 2 days transfer)

Hotel partners 

IHG Rewards (5:1, 6 weeks transfer), Hilton Honors (10:1.2, up to 30 days transfer), Radisson Rewards (10:1, 4-6 weeks transfer)

Co-Branded credit card in the US 

None 

Point/Miles Conversion Chart

Pros 

  • Bonus for joining (1,000 miles) 
  • Good rates on short-haul flights
  • Miles plus cash options 

Cons 

  • Partners cannot be booked online
  • Expensive rates for long haul flights 
  • Most airlines impose a fuel surcharge
  • Stopovers are not allowed

Excellent for   

  • Flights from the US to Europe on partner flights for 70,000 miles round trip in Business Class. 
  • Short flights on Malaysia Airlines start from 6,000 miles in Economy one way. 

Insider Tip 

  • As of April 1, 2021, Emirates no longer allows First Class awards to be booked with partner miles.
  • For flights on partner airlines, Malaysia Airlines uses distance-based award zones, for Malaysia flights, dynamic award pricing.
  • Limited appeal for US based travelers.

Do you use this program? Share your experience and tips in the comments below. Your thoughts would be very valuable to us!

 

 

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