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Oct 2018:
  • Sat 6th BA795 HEL-LHR finavia
  • Sat 6th BA794 1125 LHR-HEL: mtikky
  • Sat 6th BA798 LHR-HEL: ifearn0thing
  • Sat 6th BA799 HEL-LHR:navylad
  • Sun 7th BA795 HEL-LHR: ifearn0thing
  • Mon 8th BA799 1710 HEL-LHR: mtikky
  • Fri 12th BA799 HEL-LHR: teme
  • Sun 14th BA798 LHR-HEL: teme
  • Mon 15th BA798 LHR - HEL: memesweeper
  • Mon 15th BA799 HEL-LHR: duvin
  • Tues 16th BA799 HEL - LHR: memesweeper
  • Thu 18th BA798 LHR-HEL: duvin
  • Fri 19th BA837 1510 DUB-LHR: ilovethebeachclub
  • Fri 19th BA798 1805 LHR-HEL: ilovethebeachclub
  • Sun 21st BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: ilovethebeachclub
  • Sun 21st BA830 1430 LHR-DUB: ilovethebeachclub
  • Tue 23th EDI to HEL Via LHR (BA0794) Colnic2011
  • Sat 27th BA794 1125 LHR-HEL: onobond, mattyw
  • Sat 27th BA798 LHR-HEL: Shl, bhbloke
  • Sun 28th BA795 HEL-LHR mattyw, Shl
  • Sun 28th BA794 LHR-HEL:Finavia
  • Sun 28th BA799 HEL-LHR: bhbloke
  • Mon 29th BA795 HEL-LHR: Tafflyer
Nov 2018:
  • Sat 3rd BA798 LHR-HEL: Shl, jfallesen
  • Sun 4th BA 795 HEL-LHR: Shl
  • Sun 4th BA 799 HEL-LHR: jfallesen
  • Fri 9th BA798 LHR-HEL: WickedStepMother, RG1X
  • Sat 10th BA795 HEL-LHR: WickedStepMother, RG1X
  • Sat 10th BA438 LHR-AMS: WickedStepMother
  • Sat 10th BA446 LHR-AMS: RG1X
  • Sat 10th BA794 LHR-HEL: Fontana
  • Sat 10th BA799 HEL-LHR: florens+1, Fontana
  • Sun 11th BA423 AMS-LHR: WickedStepMother, RG1X
  • Sun 11th BA794 LHR-HEL: WickedStepMother, RG1X
  • Mon 12th BA795 HEL-LHR: WickedStepMother, RG1X
  • Fri 16th BA2777 JER-LGW: victairinternational
  • Sat 17th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: flyslow, pinksocks (3A), ilovethebeachclub
  • Sat 17th BA794 LHR-HEL: Mr. Lefly (2D), victairinternational+1 (11A/C), Fontana, Adboy, Mordac+1
  • Sat 17th BA799 HEL-LHR: Mr. Lefly (1A), Fontana, Adboy
  • Sun 18th BA794 LHR-HEL Mr. Lefly, Adboy
  • Sun 18th BA799 HEL-LHR Mr. Lefly, victairinternational+1 (11A/C), Adboy, Mordac+1 (8C)
  • Sun 18th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: flyslow, pinksocks (2A), ilovethebeachclub
  • Tue 20th BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: onobond
  • Wed 21st AY1332 LHR-HEL memorex
  • Wed 21st BA794 LHR-HEL: WickedStepMother (as part of PHX TP run)
  • Wed 21st BA795 HEL to EDI Via LHR Colnic2011
  • Wed 21st BA799 HEL-LHR memorex
  • Thu 22nd BA798 LHR-HEL Redpalmetto+1 (2D/F)
  • Fri 23rd BA799 HEL-LHR Kirtap
  • Sat 24th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: TheFlyingCyclist, Mr. Lefly (4D), Flying Garden, Adboy, Kirtap
  • Sat 24th BA799 HEL-LHR: Mr. Lefly, Adboy
  • Sun 25th BA794 LHR-HEL Mr. Lefly, Adboy
  • Sun 25th BA799 HEL-LHR: TheFlyingCyclist, Mr. Lefly (3C), Redpalmetto+1 (6A/C), Adboy, Wappingflyer (12)
  • Mon 26th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: Flying Garden
  • Thurs 29th AY1332 LHR-HEL memorex
  • Thurs 29th BA799 HEL-LHR memorex
Dec 2018:
  • Sat 1st BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: Deltus, flyslow
  • Sat 1st BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: flyslow
  • Sun 2nd BA794 1105 LHR-HEL: flyslow
  • Sun 2nd BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: Deltus, flyslow
  • Sat 8th BA794 11:05 LHR-HEL: BAGoldBoy
  • Sun 9th BA798 18:15 HEL-LHR: BAGoldBoy
  • Tue 11th BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: onobond
  • Tue 11th BA794 LHR > HEL: Colnic2011
  • Sat 15th AY1340 0730 LHR-HEL: typical
  • Sat 15th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: Physci, small_clanger, Fontana
  • Sun 16th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: Physci, small_clanger, Fontana
  • Thu 20th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: onobond
  • Thu 20th BA795 HEL-LHR: Colnic2011
  • Sat 22nd BA794 11:00 LHR-HEL TedToToe +2
  • Thu 27th AY1332 1020 LHR-HEL Physci
  • Fri 28th AY1331 0800 HEL-LHR Physci
  • Fri 28th BA794 LHR-HEL: Colnic2011
  • Fri 28th AY1332 LHR-HEL: florens+1
  • Fri 28th AY820 ARN-HEL: Lefly
  • Sat 29th AY1331 HEL-LHR: Lefly
  • Sun 30th BA799 17:00 HEL-LHR TedToToe +2
Jan 2019:
  • Wed 2nd AY1331 HEL-LHR: florens+1
  • Thu 3rd BA799 HEL-LHR: teme
  • Sun 6th BA798 LHR-HEL: teme
  • Thu 17th BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: onobond
  • Fri 18th BA794 1110 LHR-HEL: alex67500
  • Sat 19th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: alex67500
  • Sat 19th BA438 1245 LHR-AMS: alex67500
  • Sat 19th BA798 LHR-HEL: Gastrocnemius, wilsnunn, swadbus
  • Sun 20th BA795 HEL-LHR: Gastrocnemius, wilsnunn, swadbus
  • Sun 20th BA423 0730 AMS-LHR: alex67500
  • Sun 20th BA794 1110 LHR-HEL: alex67500
  • Sun 20th BA799 HEL-LHR 1700: alex67500
  • Sat 26th BA794 11:00 - LHR > HEL - Colnic2011
  • Sat 26th BA794 11:00: H2L
  • Sat 26th BA799 18:10: H2L

Feb 2019
  • Fri 1st BA794 1110 LHR-HEL: StanStorby Sr+Jr
  • Sun 3rd BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: StanStorby Sr+Jr
  • Thur 7th BA794 11:05 LHR-HEL TWClam +1
  • Sat 9th BA798 LHR-HEL: Swadbus
  • Sat 9th BA794 11:00: H2L, TravellerFrequently+1
  • Sat 9th BA799 18:10: H2L, TravellerFrequently+1
  • Sun 10th BA795 HEL-LHR: Swadbus
  • Sun 10th BA799 HEL-LHR TWClam +1
  • Tue 12th BA795 HEL-LHR: Colnic2011
  • Fri 15th BA798 LHR-HEL: florens+1
  • Sat 16th BA795 HEL-LHR: florens+1
  • Sat 16th BA798 LHR-HEL: swadbus
  • Sun 17th BA798 LHR-HEL: florens+1
  • Sun 17th BA799 HE-LHR: swadbus
  • Wed 20th BA799 HEL-LHR: florens+1
  • Thu 21st BA794 LHR-HEL: Colnic2011
  • Sat 23rd BA794 11:00: H2L, TravellerFrequently
  • Sat 23rd BA799 18:10: H2L, TravellerFrequently
  • Sat 23rd BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: KARFA
  • Sun 24th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: KARFA
  • Wed 27th BA794 1105 LHR-HEL: PleasureFlyer
  • Wed 27th BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: PleasureFlyer

Mar 2019:
  • Fri 1st BA795 HEL-LHR: Kirtap
  • Fri 1st BA798 LHR-HEL: Kirtap
  • Sat 2nd BA794 LHR-HEL: swadbus, NvT1115
  • Sun 3rd BA795 HEL-LHR: NvT1115, Kirtap
  • Sun 3rd BA799 HEL-LHR: swadbus
  • Sun 3rd BA798 LHR-HEL, Kirtap
  • Thu 7th AY1331 HEL-LHR: tigertanaka
  • Fri 8th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: estrangeiro8
  • Sat 9th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: Mike Skyflier, TheFlyingCyclist, SkiSunday + 1, ceej123
  • Sat 9th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: Mike Skyflier
  • Sun 10th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: TheFlyingCyclist, SkiSunday + 1, ceej123, estrangeiro8
  • Fri 15th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: thomasd21 +1
  • Sat 16th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: Mike Skyflier
  • Sat 16th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: Mike Skyflier
  • Sat 16th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL TravelManBiz +1
  • Sun 17th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR TravelManBiz +1
  • Sun 17th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: thomasd21 +1
  • Fri 22nd BA794 1110 LHR-HEL: PleasureFlyer +1
  • Fri 22nd BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: onobond, PleasureFlyer: +1
  • Fri 22nd BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: where2travel + 1
  • Fri 22nd BA1409 MAN-LHR: Odiy
  • Sat 23rd BA1375 1400 MAN-LHR: dp1586
  • Sat 23rd BA794 LHR-HEL - Odiy
  • Sat 23rd BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: dp1586, PleasureFlyer
  • Sat 23rd BA799 HEL-LHR: Odiy
  • Sun 24th BA799 1700 HEL-LHR: dp1586, Odiy, PleasureFlyer, where2travel + 1
  • Sun 24th BA1376 2100 LHR-MAN: dp1586, Odiy
  • Sun 24th BA1385 LHR-HEL: Odiy
  • Fri 29th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: PleasureFlyer
  • Sat 30th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: PleasureFlyer

April 2019:
  • Mon 15h BA 6080 LHR-HEL Shl (+1) OTP TP run
  • Tue 16th BA 6031 HEL-LHR Shl (+1) OTP TP run
  • Wed17th AY1336 LHR-HEL: SunshineBob+1 (1A/C - OTP-PHX TP run)
  • Thu 18th AY1331 HEL-LHR: SunshineBob+1 (2D/H - OTP-PHX TP run)
  • Thu 18th BA6029 HEL-LHR: teme
  • Sun 21th BA 6032 10:20 am LHR-HEL shl (+1) OTP TP run
  • Mon 22th BA 6031 08:00 am HEL-LHR shl (+1) OTP TP run
  • Mon 22nd AY1332 LHR-HEL: SunshineBob+1 (2D/H - OTP-PHX TP run)
  • Mon 22nd BA6080 LHR-HEL: teme
  • Tue 23rd AY1331 HEL-LHR: SunshineBob+1 (5D/H - OTP-PHX TP run)
  • Fri 26th BA0749 LHR-HEL: RHWine
  • Sun 28th BA0799 HEL-LHR: RHWine
May 2019:
  • Sat 4th BA0794 LHR-HEL thebigben
  • Mon 6th BA0799 HEL-LHR thebigben
June 2019:
  • Mon 3rd - BA794 LHR-HEL VInotraveller
    Mon 3rd - BA799 HEL-LHR Vinotraveller
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 1:47 pm
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Originally Posted by aceman
I wasnt going to bother renewing gold since I was going to fall about 400tp short, now I'm going to be a lot closer I'm kinda tempted. Are these still bookable at sensible fares?
I guess it depends from your grade of sensibility
At the moment the cheaper LHR-HEL rt with Saturday night stay is around 395 GBP x 160 TPs. During the sale the price was around 230/250 GBP.
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 1:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Lefly
The convenience of the Pods, IMO, is when you have a very short night layover, like arriving 23:30 and departing the morning after at 7:45
Personally I don't find great value in spending 110 eur* for less than 6 hrs of sleep, so I welcome the 35/40 eur Pod alternative option

By the way, I don't find HEL so chaotic...


*Scandic example rate on 17/18 Nov (non refundable rate)
In that case, I wish you a pleasant evening.

I’ve spent enough nights roughing it in my time and at my age would rather spend €110 for a decent 6 hours rest than spend a night in an airport pod. Each to his own. :-)
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 2:15 pm
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Looks like we have a lot of business pax on the October 28 HEL - LHR too ...
First rows are all taken too.



Helsinki›London Cabin class: Club Europe Aircraft type: 320 Flight number: BA0795 Depart: 07:45 Sun 28 Oct 2018 Duration: 3 hrs 25 mins

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Old Oct 3, 2018, 2:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Nimrod1965
In that case, I wish you a pleasant evening.
I’ve spent enough nights roughing it in my time and at my age would rather spend €110 for a decent 6 hours rest than spend a night in an airport pod. Each to his own. :-)
I'm not that young either, and I already had it, though not for a simple LHR-HEL, but as part of an OTP-PHX run

When I did it, few months ago, the last BA flight was also delayed so I arrived HEL around 00:15. I also had to pick up the carry-on, so I exited the baggage hall around 01:00. At that point, if I had booked a hotel, the sleep time would have been less than 5 hours.
The Pod was more than enough for that time, and it's basically a flat bed seat on ground. Once awake I went to the AY lounge, had a shower and a tea, and went to board my flight back to LHR (followed by LHR-JFK-PHX).
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 2:30 pm
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I also booked one, just need to look up the weekend...
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 2:58 pm
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Originally Posted by alex67500
I'm only 6 posts away from Wiki-editing rights after this post, so in the meantime:
18/01: BA794 (already there, just missing the flight number)
19/01: BA795, followed by BA438 to AMS
20/01: BA423, BA794, BA799 (B2B for the last one, long day...)

For those on that weekend I'm in 2A or 2F for all 6 flights.

400TPs for 630GBP, not a bad return ex-LON...
Your flights are now all in the wiki.

I like the escalating number of flights in your itinerary; 18/1 1 flight, 19/1 2 flights and 20/1 3 flights. Now, what's your plans for 21/1?
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 2:59 pm
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Another newbie so cannot add to the wiki

24/11 BA0794
26/11 BA0799

Had considered the pods, but with the sale was able to get two nights of hotel in Helsinki a decent price so a mini break it is. Certainly will do a walk by, so that if in future I need a run for 160 pts I'll know the score.
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 3:30 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyingGarden
Another newbie so cannot add to the wiki

24/11 BA0794
26/11 BA0799

Had considered the pods, but with the sale was able to get two nights of hotel in Helsinki a decent price so a mini break it is. Certainly will do a walk by, so that if in future I need a run for 160 pts I'll know the score.
Good choice. IMHO, Helsinki is a beautiful city, easy walkable, or using tram/metro. I realy like the Art Nouveau architecture buildings in the city center.

My major utilization of the HEL pods is, just like you, to walk by. Oh, and by the way, you have been elevated into the wiki
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 4:38 pm
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I can't be bothered with the pods for the first of my HEL visits. It'll be midnight by the time I get there so not the end of the world to hang around for 5 hours until the lounge opens.

Could always just have a nap on a normal seat if I'm feeling tired.
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 4:45 pm
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Originally Posted by RG1X
I can't be bothered with the pods for the first of my HEL visits. It'll be midnight by the time I get there so not the end of the world to hang around for 5 hours until the lounge opens.

Could always just have a nap on a normal seat if I'm feeling tired.
I think there are some lounger style chairs in the non-schengen area down near gate 53.
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 5:04 pm
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Originally Posted by pinksocks
See you on those on the 17/18 !!
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Haven't booked seats though, as I'm still blue
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 5:05 pm
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Originally Posted by onobond
Your flights are now all in the wiki.

I like the escalating number of flights in your itinerary; 18/1 1 flight, 19/1 2 flights and 20/1 3 flights. Now, what's your plans for 21/1?
Probably sleep to be honest. Thought about LHR-LAX-SYD-SIN-LHR but didn't fit in with work 😂

I have 2 trips back from LAS and SFO in March and April, with silly stopovers in NYC (16 and 23hrs) so I'm sure I'll have earned my GC once all this is over 😜

Not sure about the Friday night in HEL yet but planning on Hilton AMS Saturday 19th if anyone's interested. Usually get an exec room upgrade there. Great views of apron and runways if you ask nicely.
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 5:43 pm
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Very long time lurker here (years not months) - but first time poster so also cant edit wiki.
I’ve a few if these booked too - would be great to say hi to some likeminded people.

19/01 - BA798
20/01 - BA795
09/02 - BA798
10/02 - BA795
16/02 - BA798
17/02 - BA799
02/03 - BA794
03/03 - BA799

Happy flightings!
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 5:43 pm
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Originally Posted by KARFA
I think there are some lounger style chairs in the non-schengen area down near gate 53.
I just had a look at the pods for the hell of it... apparently they're in T1. Can you even use those as a non-Schengen flyer? I assume there must be a way to get to them after landing?
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Old Oct 3, 2018, 5:47 pm
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Originally Posted by RG1X
I just had a look at the pods for the hell of it... apparently they're in T1. Can you even use those as a non-Schengen flyer? I assume there must be a way to get to them after landing?
yes you just pass through passport control and keep walking. You have to go through passport control anyway on arrival to get out, the only difference is instead of going down after passport control to the baggage hall you just stay on the same level and keep walking. There aren’t two separate terminals, it’s basically one long continuous building.
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