Sep 15, 2016, 3:24 am
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
This lounge is now closed and replaced by the Finnair Premium Wing.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finnair-finnair-plus/1973050-ay-platinum-wing-now-open.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finnair-finnair-plus/1973050-ay-platinum-wing-now-open.html
Finnair Premium Lounge in non-Schengen area [now closed]
Sep 19, 2017, 1:34 pm
#511
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+Plat, ALL Plat, Scandic L2
Posts: 3,620
According to OW lounge search:
Access for eligible customers traveling on any oneworld member airline.
This lounge is exclusively for oneworld Emerald card holders and their guests.
Also, I think we discussed somewhere recently that AY has included some odd codeshares in the lounge access, like SU.
Access for eligible customers traveling on any oneworld member airline.
This lounge is exclusively for oneworld Emerald card holders and their guests.
Also, I think we discussed somewhere recently that AY has included some odd codeshares in the lounge access, like SU.
SU proper uses Almost@home at HEL.
Sep 19, 2017, 1:53 pm
#512
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,753
Great, thanks! I did look up the MEL lounge (that's where I'm going on QR) at oneworld.com but didn't even think of looking up the HEL Premium... Should have done that...
Sep 19, 2017, 1:54 pm
#513
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,176
Flying a OW flight operated by a non-alliance airline, wouldn't lounge access by tier be very difficult?
At least AY.com keeps repeating that flight must be operated by a ow airline. They even list the exception of SVO, KEF, LHR, where SU, FI and similar operators are exceptionally OK.
At least AY.com keeps repeating that flight must be operated by a ow airline. They even list the exception of SVO, KEF, LHR, where SU, FI and similar operators are exceptionally OK.
Sep 19, 2017, 1:58 pm
#514
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,176
Then we might even be on the same flight! I am listed on the (see you in) HEL wiki for my HEL-MEL trip on QR.
Sep 19, 2017, 10:04 pm
#515
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,753
Sep 20, 2017, 2:21 am
#516
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci.
Posts: 2,047
About to transit Helsinki today
BA silver; is it worth trying my luck at the Premium lounge? Is there much difference between the Premium an nin premium ? Travelling J to PEK
BA silver; is it worth trying my luck at the Premium lounge? Is there much difference between the Premium an nin premium ? Travelling J to PEK
Sep 20, 2017, 2:27 am
#517
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,106
They share the same entrance, they'll tell you which way to turn, no risk of walk of shame 
Sep 20, 2017, 2:45 am
#518
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+ Plat and several other cards
Posts: 645
There is quite a difference between the two, food and drinks are significantly better in the Premium lounge but during the afternoon rush hours both are very busy.
Sep 20, 2017, 6:47 am
#519
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci.
Posts: 2,047
Pointed in the direction of the non premium lounge
Grim ; no windows, packed
No sauna :-(
Grim ; no windows, packed
No sauna :-(
Sep 20, 2017, 6:54 am
#520
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,169
Sep 20, 2017, 7:26 am
#521
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
Sep 20, 2017, 7:27 am
#522
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci.
Posts: 2,047
Sep 20, 2017, 11:00 am
#523
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,786
PEK departs so late you can sneak over to premium side officially after 5pm, no?
Sep 20, 2017, 11:10 am
#524
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+Plat, ALL Plat, Scandic L2
Posts: 3,620
Flying a OW flight operated by a non-alliance airline, wouldn't lounge access by tier be very difficult?
At least AY.com keeps repeating that flight must be operated by a ow airline. They even list the exception of SVO, KEF, LHR, where SU, FI and similar operators are exceptionally OK.
At least AY.com keeps repeating that flight must be operated by a ow airline. They even list the exception of SVO, KEF, LHR, where SU, FI and similar operators are exceptionally OK.
It would seem that it does not work on 3K however
or does it?I am not sure what LHR refers to. AY-on-BE?
I don't remember the old thread. Maybe we should gather a list.
Sep 23, 2017, 9:42 pm
#525
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci.
Posts: 2,047
After an epic Journey when I was almost ofloaded for mis understanding the china 72 visa free rules but had not been stopped in London as had done an on line check in and a stirling lady in the lounge managed to re re route my return via HK with inly seconds to spare
This am arrived at 05:30 from HK . Waited for lounge to open at 6 ; waived straight into Premium and had a very nice shower
This lounge is so much nicer
This am arrived at 05:30 from HK . Waited for lounge to open at 6 ; waived straight into Premium and had a very nice shower
This lounge is so much nicer