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Malaysia Airlines Enrich announced a couple of new features to its loyalty program. Effective immediately, members can roll over a certain number of Elite Tier points from one year to the next. Also, members will now receive Mid-Tier enrich points boosters when they hit specific base points earning milestones.
Tier Point Rollover
You can now roll over or carry forward elite points (warning: PDF) beyond those required to reach your tier qualifications. Sadly, you won't be able to carry forward all your points, and the exact amount you are allowed to roll over depends on your tier status as follows:
| Tier | Standard Tier Requalification | Maximum Carry Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 30 | 15 |
| Gold | 60 | 30 |
| Platinum | 100 | 50 |
The new functionality took effect on January 1, 2024. However, you can only carry forward 50% of the tier points required to requalify for your current status.
Malaysia Enrich Mid-Tier Booster
You will now receive a mid-tier points booster (warning: PDF) when you hit base points milestones earned during a calendar year. The number of bonus points you earn depends on your status level and the number of points you have earned. The booster applies to the following base points earned from flying and nonflying activities:
| Blue | Silver | Gold | Platinum | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone 1 | Earn: 20,000 base points Reward: 2,000 bonus points | Earn: 50,000 base points Reward: 1X Golden Lounge Access | Earn: 100,000 base points Reward: 25,000 bonus points | Earn: 200,000 base points Reward: 20,000 bonus points + 2 TEP | Earn: 500,000 base points Reward: 50,000 bonus points |
| Milestone 2 | Earn: 50,000 base points Reward: 3,000 bonus points | Earn: 120,000 base points Reward: 1X Golden Lounge Access | Earn: 250,000 base points Reward: 45,000 bonus points | Earn: 500,000 base points Reward: 30,000 bonus points + 3 TEP | Earn: 1,100,000 base points Reward: 90,000 bonus points |
| Milestone 3 | Earn: 90,000 base points Reward: 4,000 bonus points | Earn: 200,000 base points Reward: 3X Golden Lounge Access | Earn: 430,000 base points Reward: 60,000 bonus points | Earn: 900,000 base points Reward: 40,000 bonus points+ 4 TEP | Earn: 2,100,000 base points Reward: 150,000 bonus points |
| Milestone 4 | Earn: 4,100,000 base points Reward: 300,000 bonus points |
*TEP = Tier Elite Points
One thing to note is that not all points count towards a mid-tier booster. Points earned from the following activities are excluded:
- Bonus points and those related to tiers.
- Points earned from activities that are subsequently canceled.
- Expired points that are extended.
- Points received via a transfer or points pooling.
- The booster only applies to points earned during the current calendar year.
Related: Do Malaysia Airlines Enrich Points Expire?
Our Take
There is nothing to dislike about these two new features. In fact, it comes as a pleasant surprise; more often than not, airlines tend to announce a mixed bag of news. They will generally cram some negative into an announcement with positive news. Fortunately, that is not the case here, and both these new features are an excellent addition to the Malaysia Airlines Enrich program. Hopefully, the airline will keep improving its program.
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