Yesterday some tier point runs to and from the Island of Borneo were explored. If you do happen to find yourself in Kuching, the Pullman is a great option. In typical Pullman/accor style it is very sophisticated. The lobby is quite impressive, and the rooms very modern and comfortable. The breakfast is also very good. The pool is also great- though be prepared for disapproving looks from the ultra trendy guests (perhaps from Total?) when you rock up with noisy kids and inflatables!
The rates are fantastic, and rooms can usually be secured for less than £35. Amazing value- especially if you can tie your tier point run to Kuching in with a bonus points offer from Accor.
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Monday, 18 May 2015
Malaysia Airlines Tier Point Run
Those members of the various one world frequent flyer schemes who are based on the Island of Borneo have usually found it best to get off the Island before looking at tier point runs. As described here there are often good options from Phuket. However, today I have been looking for Tier Point runs starting on Borneo. Infact, I was just looking for the hop from Miri to Kuching, which is, once a day, flown by Malaysia airlines (rather than MASwings- no tier points!). Whilst this came up, a much more interesting option for tier points also became apparent, that was Miri to Kuching via Kuala Lumpur and return. (MYY-KUL-KCH-KUL-MYY). This comes in at £253 at will earn 160 Tier Points in the BA scheme. (£1.58 per tier point- which is not so bad) and will earn 3706 avios for BA executive club members. One of the legs could be flown direct, reducing the tier points to 120, and the price to £233 which gets a better return of £1.47 per tier point). The direct flights come in at £223, a rather unattractive £2.87 per tier point.
If you are tempted to include Borneo as part of a tier point run, do make sure you are not booked on a MASwings flight- no Tier points will be awarded. If your run includes a stay in Kuching then I highly recommend the Pullman.
If you are tempted to include Borneo as part of a tier point run, do make sure you are not booked on a MASwings flight- no Tier points will be awarded. If your run includes a stay in Kuching then I highly recommend the Pullman.
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