MH Joining OW

[Andrew Ewen]

Sorry if someone has already posted this ( but I can't see an existing thread ). It is being widely reported that Oneworld are going to announce today that MH will be a future member.

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/06/357581/iata-mas-expected-to-join-oneworld-today.html

This would open up a lot more options for QF frequent flyers and give OW a much needed presence in Southeast Asia.

[Andrew P]

also close DJ possible door into MH

[Bernie P]

I hope so, with MH flights through to Hong Kong in August to add to the QF account!

[Kieran Wells]

Its true, they are joingin!! Another reason to go to Asia!! Woohoooo....

BP - I don't think you will get your miles on this trip.. might be a tad soon...lol

[Grant Smith]

oneworld's take on the matter (http://www.oneworld.com/ow/news/details?objectID=25793)

Malaysia Airlines take with a little bit of help from Qantas (http://malaysiaairlines.listedcompany.com/news.ihtml/id/255981)

[Steve Jones]

The door closed for DJ and MH, but I think they did much better snaring SQ!

[Dan Collins]

Pretty happy to see Malaysia Airlines finally get into an alliance, I found it odd they weren't aligned much sooner. Also good to see Oneworld expand :)

Dan

[Scott Loveday]

From my perspective (the back seat paying passenger), this is good news. I've never been able to achieve any redemption of MH Enrich awards and points always expire well before I have enough to do anything meaningful with them. Too many discounted fares I guess.

With them joining OW, I can at least accrue status credits and points with QF.

MH have a good product and the onboard service has always been outstanding. Their fares are also generally very good, giving us (particularly on the west coast) a lower priced OW option to both Europe and the US (some fares from $5k) Even a $2600 business class fare (all inclusive return) to North Asia is very good. That's cheaper than east-west coast return on QF domestic.