Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
If you're willing to spend the 115k miles rt for business and you are ok with a connection, you should be able to get there on Finnair. The AA search won't offer it if you search through to FCO, but search as far as HEL, put it on hold, and an agent can add the HEL-FCO leg. Some of the connections can be a little harsh; it's up to you if it's worth it (I had a 6 hr connection on ORD-HEL-FCO, which is basically a waste of a day -- I would probably do it differently next time, particularly if I can be a bit more flexible with dates, giving me my choice of gateways)
That would also work for saver economy, of course.
Does the lounge still have a sauna?