Originally Posted by
Clarity_
I'm thinking about using my points to get an award flight HEL-ICN (return) at the beginning of April, however when I look for availability on Finnair website, I see very limited dates for award tickets and no business class availability at all. According to EF all the business class seats are empty (I know this is not a good indication of actual availability). Does it make sense to contact AY CS or is there a better way to search for award flights? Also I wonder if they will release some business class seats later on?
I would ask platsapp to waitlist, wait one week if it clears. You can always cancel and get points back (you dont pay taxes for waitlist).
My experiences are that U0 and seemingly empty J, been cleared next day from waitlist. Routes have been LAX and SIN, waitlisted 6 months out.
Dont know if being lumo helps more vs plat.