(SPOT.ph) It's not a secret that everyone is on the lookout for the best deals and discounts on travel. While seat sales and travel vouchers often have us covered for trips planned ahead, they're not always the best option for drop-everything-and-go, a.k.a., emergency travel needs or when you just want a bit more comfort for less. Well, if you're a frequent traveler, especially if you love flying with Philippine Airlines, then you might want to consider enrolling in PAL's Mabuhay Miles Program. This frequent flyer program might just be the secret to getting the most out of flying via Philippine Airlines.
Also read: A Guide to Airline Loyalty Programs in the Philippines
Mabuhay Miles is Philippine Airlines' frequent flyer program. Much like any other airline loyalty program, it rewards passengers by offering reward "miles" as a treat for completing trips with the airline repeatedly. Essentially, the more you travel and the farther you travel, the more miles you get. After collecting a sizeable number of miles, you can use these to redeem flights within the Philippine Airlines network, upgrade your seats, or unlock other perks to make your trip more comfortable.
Anyone can join the Mabuhay Miles Program from as early as two years old. Just note that minors have to be represented by their parents or legal guardians. To be a part of the loyalty program, you must fill out the enrollment form on the website and create your Mabuhay Miles profile to get your membership number. Remember to check that your Mabuhay Miles profile name matches the name on your passport and other travel documents to ensure proper crediting of miles.
Log in to your account every time you book a flight on the Philippine Airlines website and indicate your Mabuhay Miles number so that you can earn miles for your trip.
The Mabuhay Miles program has several membership tiers. Depending on how much you travel, you can move up or down the tier annually.
The Mabuhay Miles program has four tiers: Classic, Elite, Premier Elite, and Million Miler. Each tier has its own set of benefits and privileges, including access to the Mabuhay Lounge, priority check-in, and an additional baggage allowance. Upon enrolling in the program, everyone enters the Classic tier.
This is the basic tier of the Mabuhay Miles Program. Here, you can earn miles, which you can use for seat upgrades and free flights to a destination of your choice. You can also share your miles with other users.
Your status in the Mabuhay Miles Program is evaluated on a calendar-year basis. Provided you meet any of the following criteria, you may be moved up to the Elite Tier.
Achieve any of the following on eligible tickets:
While it may seem like a lot of earned miles, having an Elite Tier membership does have some perks:
The next tier on the Mabuhay Miles program is the Premier Elite. Just like the Elite tier, you can move up this level provided you meet any of the following criteria:
Achieve any of the following on eligible tickets:
Though they may look similar, there are more upsides to being a premier elite member than just an elite member. Here are the perks of being classified as a Premier Elite Mabuhay Miles member:
The highest membership tier you can be a part of is the Million Miler tier. This tier is awarded to select few travelers who have managed to accrue over one million cumulative flight Miles. If you do ever reach this tier know that it is a prestige and is the ultimate recognition in the loyalty program as such it is a lifetime membership and requires no re-qualification. When you become a Million Miler you can expect first-priority treatment and dedicated travel assistance throughout your journey.
As a Mabuhay Miles Million Miler you get to enjoy the privileges of the Premier Elite level for life. In addition to having perks similar to a Premier Elite member, you also have exclusive rewards such as:
Pre-flight rewards:
Waiver on all Mabuhay Miles processing fees:
During Flight Rewards
Post-flight rewards
All the perks that come with becoming a frequent flyer with Philippine Airlines sound great and all, but how exactly do you earn miles?
There are lots of ways to earn Mabuhay Miles, but the most common route is by booking flights through the Philippine Airlines website or its codeshare partners. To get an idea of how many miles you stand to earn for a booking, you can use the Mileage Calculator on the Philippine Airlines website:
Aside from earning Miles by flying, you can also earn them by transacting with program partners like Petron, SMAC, banks such as Metrobank, BPI, and BDO, hotels like Shangri-La, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, and many more. You can view a full list of their partner companies on the Mabuhay Miles website.
Alternatively, frequent flyers can also opt to buy Miles. This is a special feature of earning Miles designed for immediate use. It can be availed for one's own Mabuhay Miles account or given as a gift. A maximum of 150,000 miles can be credited to any account within a calendar year. Note that purchased Miles do not add to the qualification of Elite-tier status. You can refer to their website for a full list of prices and other terms and conditions in buying Mabuhay Miles.
Depending on your tier, you can use your earned PAL Mabuhay Miles for perks, pay for your next trip with them, or use them with PAL's program partners.
Here are the steps you need to follow to redeem your miles online:
1. Log in to your Philippine Airlines account on the website.
2. Navigate to the booking widget and select 'Book with Miles.'
3. Choose an available flight and review the passenger contact information.
4. Select any additional services or products, such as baggage, seats, and meals, or continue to the next step.
5. Pay and agree to the terms.
You can also use your MIles as a form of payment for select Philippine Airlines myPAL Travel Boost for domestic flights. You can redeem these through any PAL Ticket Office or through their contact center. Here are the items in myPAL Travel Boost that you can earn with your Miles:
Note that PAL Mabuhay Miles do not expire. You can collect as many points as you can without the fear of losing them because you weren't able to use them before a certain period.
Another alternative to using your Mabuhay Miles is to convert them to SMAC Points, which you can use for shopping and services in SM malls.
To convert your Mabuhay Miles to SMAC Points, all you have to do is:
1. Login using your Mabuhay Miles credentials on this website.
2. Fill out all the fields in the redemption form:
3. Review the details on the summary page
4. Enter the One-Time pin sent to your registered email address.
5. SMAC points will be credited real-time to your SMAC accounts following a successful message displayed on your screen.
To be able to have access to your Mabuhay Miles on-the-go you can download the free Mabuhay Miles App which showcases the wide range of partners available for earning and redeeming Miles.
The Mabuhay Miles app gives you a snapshot of your Mabuhay Miles account including your earned Miles and recent transactions done. You can also view recommended offers, stores, and partners near you.
With the Mabuhay Miles app, you are also provided with a virtual membership card to present to our participating program partners and score the deals and discounts offered.
For more information, visit Philippine Airlines' website.
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