DALtoAAL

It seems that all other seasonal US-EU flights are now loaded and bookable except the ORD-HEL flight. I wonder if AA will be resuming the flight or not. Last year, these flights were loaded in mid-August, now we are in the end of September and there is no word about these flights. This year the operating season was extremely short (12JUN-26AUG), so I guess that was not a good sign either for the future of this service. I think, it would be really pity, if these flights are dropped as now AA and AY are enjoying full benefits of the T/A JBA with BA and IB. Any thoughts about this?

Gohogsgo

I hope HEL is still there. They seem to have a problem getting any expansion into Europe. Its tough to find convenient non-stop flights to anywhere except the major cities in western europe. I'm real disappointed that they cancelled Brussels, I still wonder about that as its basically the capital of EU.

Antarius

Part of the problem is that they fly 75L's to these cities. While F is nice (despite not being a widebody), Y is positively appalling; I would rather connect in LHR on AA/BA or LHR/MUC on LH etc. to avoid Y on a 75L

Stumblefoot

Amen! I imagine those routes will come back once the 787 arrives.

Life_Platinum

For the past 2 years we have booked our HEL flights from NYC through Orchard Field (ORD), both years AA has re-evaluated the route and pulled back from the times that we had planned to fly, necessitating that we fly through other AA EU destinations and then fly Finnair to HEL. Fortunately for us, AA has protected our EVIP seats up front on the routes they have asked us to fly. From the viewpoint of a tourist, HEL is a fantastic destination with lots of neat places to see with HEL as a base. There is St. Petersburg, which is just over a couple of hours on the Allegro train which hits 230 KM/hr, and Tallin in Estonia which is about 90 minutes away by hydrofoil. Also HEL has some of the most fantastic cusine in the EU with restaurants such as Olo and 4 other Michelin starred eating opportunities. HEL is a fine museum town and has established itself as the design capital of the EU. Lots of famous architechts worked here, and Arabia kitchenware, IIttalia glassware, and Marimeko fabrics and clothing are known world wide. We have visited HEL twice during the past 2 years and we would hope to return on AA using additional EVIPS. HEL also offers AA passengers a chance to take Finnair to a variety of EU countries as well as the orient.

AANYC1981

I love Helsinki too...first time this summer and a ton of fun and great places to see like Talinn

teemuflyer

I hope not. It has been very convenient for me. AUS-ORD-HEL. If it doesn't return at least I'll have a new option.. AUS (BA)-LHR-HEL

LINDEGR

I just went there this afternoon and loved it. Sadly, it would not surprise me if AA dropped it as they seem to think connecting in LHR is the answer to everything.

footballfanatic

why does everyone care about widebody vs not? my favorite Y seat is on the ERD...not too many people, simultaneous window and aisle access, rarely a line to the bathroom, generally quick service. F in the 75L is also excellent.

Antarius

Space?

2-3-2 on the 763 and 2-5-2 on the 777 both offer far better seating arrangements than 3-3 on the 75L. On the 763, you only have to cross 1 person and on the 777, there is only 1 seat that has to cross 2.

Also, widebodies are that much more badass. They just are.

MAH4546

AA has no current plans to discontinue Helsinki. It will be bookable in due time.

LINDEGR

Beverage cart does not automatically block one's movements- two aisles mean twice as many options.

GUWonder

It wouldn't surprise me if it goes away. Rather I sort of expect it to not be around next summer, even as I hope this is a case where my expectations go unrealized.

dmbtr3

I flew HEL-ORD a few months ago. It was a 763. If upgrading, I like to avoid LHR to avoid the tax.

reeg2

You just sold me on visiting HEL!