Is it worth purchasing Finnair points?
Sep 17, 2013, 5:00 am
#1
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Is it worth purchasing Finnair points?
There is currently a 40% bonus on points purchases that grabbed my attention. Do they do similar deals on a regular basis? Is 40% the highest bonus offered or has there been a better promo in the past?
Sep 17, 2013, 6:05 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2012
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It has been possible to purchase Finnair Plus points only for few months. There has been one promotion prior the current one and it had 30% bonus. I'd say insufficient data to predict the future but generally I think purchasing points is only worth it if you have some immediate use for them in mind and then you can decide yourself whether or not they are worth the price.
Sep 17, 2013, 7:03 am
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There's already some discussion regarding the promo http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finna...nts-com-2.html
In general buying points to load up isn't a very good idea unless you're just a few thousand points short or you have a clear, good redemption in mind.
In general buying points to load up isn't a very good idea unless you're just a few thousand points short or you have a clear, good redemption in mind.
May 17, 2014, 6:07 am
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Now that the same promo is on-going, I did some thinking:
Buying 40k AY points for 500€ you will get 16k bonus on top - this can be a good value to burn as a 50k business-upgrade on an economy long-haul ticket.
Okay I know what many of you think now... But I am one of those poor guys who have the idiot corporate policy of economy long-haul tix.
Given the fact that AY biz-upgrades are (almost) 100% when availability, I personally think those upgrades are the best way to burn AY points (cost/value).
Buying 40k AY points for 500€ you will get 16k bonus on top - this can be a good value to burn as a 50k business-upgrade on an economy long-haul ticket.
Okay I know what many of you think now... But I am one of those poor guys who have the idiot corporate policy of economy long-haul tix.
Given the fact that AY biz-upgrades are (almost) 100% when availability, I personally think those upgrades are the best way to burn AY points (cost/value).
May 17, 2014, 7:00 am
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They are very good value. Only second to the Plat benefit of upgrading family members for 50.000 on long-haul round-trip.
May 17, 2014, 10:46 am
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OTOH - if used for 1 s/h Y redemption (44k) + taxes/YQ on top = very poor value.
May 17, 2014, 1:16 pm
#7
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What is the difference here since you can upgrade by vouchers or 50k points normally anyway your family members?
Thanks for explanation, there has to be something I am missing here
May 17, 2014, 2:56 pm
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I must be slow on this. I remember someone (you?) commented this already sometime ago and I remember I was left puzzled, and now again, so I have to ask:
What is the difference here since you can upgrade by vouchers or 50k points normally anyway your family members?
Thanks for explanation, there has to be something I am missing here
What is the difference here since you can upgrade by vouchers or 50k points normally anyway your family members?
Thanks for explanation, there has to be something I am missing here
May 17, 2014, 3:00 pm
#9
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I must be slow on this. I remember someone (you?) commented this already sometime ago and I remember I was left puzzled, and now again, so I have to ask:
What is the difference here since you can upgrade by vouchers or 50k points normally anyway your family members?
Thanks for explanation, there has to be something I am missing here
What is the difference here since you can upgrade by vouchers or 50k points normally anyway your family members?
Thanks for explanation, there has to be something I am missing here
May 17, 2014, 11:57 pm
#10
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Anyone can upgrade with 50.000 or 60.000 points long-haul one-way, if there is availability. If I have a paid business ticket, I can upgrade 1-3 family members with 50.000 points round-trip. For example, to and from Hong Kong this means either 120.000 or 50.000 points. Big difference, huge Plat benefit IMO.
"When you have bought a Business Class ticket, you can use your points to upgrade up to three family members from Economy Class to Business Class – upgrades costs 50,000 points per person on long-haul return flights and 10,000 points per person on return flights within Europe"
May 18, 2014, 2:06 am
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Did any of you (SPBanker or other plat) use the plat family upgrade to the max and how was availability for many upgrades at once?
As said above, some routes are not that easy to upgrade at all. I have only used it for a single person, so I couldn't really tell if there is a difference (ie if they are more likely to "fix" extra inventory for a family upgrade to go through). Or would they just leave one family member in Y when F-class is full?
As said above, some routes are not that easy to upgrade at all. I have only used it for a single person, so I couldn't really tell if there is a difference (ie if they are more likely to "fix" extra inventory for a family upgrade to go through). Or would they just leave one family member in Y when F-class is full?
May 18, 2014, 6:15 am
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Did any of you (SPBanker or other plat) use the plat family upgrade to the max and how was availability for many upgrades at once?
As said above, some routes are not that easy to upgrade at all. I have only used it for a single person, so I couldn't really tell if there is a difference (ie if they are more likely to "fix" extra inventory for a family upgrade to go through). Or would they just leave one family member in Y when F-class is full?
As said above, some routes are not that easy to upgrade at all. I have only used it for a single person, so I couldn't really tell if there is a difference (ie if they are more likely to "fix" extra inventory for a family upgrade to go through). Or would they just leave one family member in Y when F-class is full?
May 18, 2014, 11:39 am
#13
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Did any of you (SPBanker or other plat) use the plat family upgrade to the max and how was availability for many upgrades at once?
As said above, some routes are not that easy to upgrade at all. I have only used it for a single person, so I couldn't really tell if there is a difference (ie if they are more likely to "fix" extra inventory for a family upgrade to go through). Or would they just leave one family member in Y when F-class is full?
As said above, some routes are not that easy to upgrade at all. I have only used it for a single person, so I couldn't really tell if there is a difference (ie if they are more likely to "fix" extra inventory for a family upgrade to go through). Or would they just leave one family member in Y when F-class is full?
May 20, 2014, 7:17 am
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Speaking of the upgrade checker, have they fixed it already or are there still browser issues when using it?