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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
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  • 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)
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  • Fri 23rd BA799 HEL-LHR Kirtap
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  • Sun 25th BA794 LHR-HEL Mr. Lefly, Adboy
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  • Sat 1st BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: flyslow
  • Sun 2nd BA794 1105 LHR-HEL: flyslow
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  • Thu 20th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL: onobond
  • Thu 20th BA795 HEL-LHR: Colnic2011
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Sun 20th BA795 HEL-LHR: Gastrocnemius, wilsnunn, swadbus
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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
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Mar 2019:
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  • Fri 1st BA798 LHR-HEL: Kirtap
  • Sat 2nd BA794 LHR-HEL: swadbus, NvT1115
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  • 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
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  • Sat 16th BA798 1815 LHR-HEL TravelManBiz +1
  • Sun 17th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR TravelManBiz +1
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  • 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
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  • Sat 30th BA795 0745 HEL-LHR: PleasureFlyer

April 2019:
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  • Fri 26th BA0749 LHR-HEL: RHWine
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LHR-HEL run & meet-up thread

Old Mar 3, 2019, 2:48 pm
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I have a LHR-HEL TP Run booked to position me for BAEC Gold from July

BA0749 LHR-HEL 26 April 0825
BA0799 HEL - LHR 28 April 1420

staying at HIlton Strand and maxing the HHonors points.

As not Wiki poster - could someone add please?

And any tips fro a first time HEL TPer?
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Old Mar 3, 2019, 5:13 pm
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Originally Posted by RHWine
I have a LHR-HEL TP Run booked to position me for BAEC Gold from July

BA0749 LHR-HEL 26 April 0825
BA0799 HEL - LHR 28 April 1420

staying at HIlton Strand and maxing the HHonors points.

As not Wiki poster - could someone add please?

And any tips fro a first time HEL TPer?
Done, and a bit of housekeeping.
(Side note: it's always nice to stick to the format in the Wiki, it helps if with the copy/paste )

I shamefully admit that I didn't visit Helsinki when I flew there in January. Getting to the airport hotel was just too cold already (-15C, with -20C announced in the evening).
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Old Mar 3, 2019, 6:49 pm
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Will check the wiki and if no one else has added it then i'll update.

Yes I was there a few weeks ago and we had an amazing time. Tend not to go back to places but are already planning a return in the summer.

Top Insider Tip: Trilby & Chadwicks it's a speakeasy bar and they go ALL in with it. No sign telling you where it is ( see image) just a door you open then there's a wooden door you knock on( loudly) they open a slit and acknowledge you but you will probably have to wait as they only allow 20-25 people in at a time. Every drink is a theatrical experience and they personally deliver them to your table and will explain the story behind them. We spent several hours there and went through every single drink on the signature menu and their competition list. If you're going in a group of 4 or more call them to arrange in advance: +358401803199 - Most people in Helsinki don't even know about this place and it's a pretty unique experience.

We dont normally take busses preferring private transfers however because of baseline costs in Finland we took the airport bus. It was quick, efficient, cheap, and stopped right by our hotel. Walking is pretty easy but also you can download the Helsinki transport app ( https://www.hsl.fi/en/mobileticket ) and buy all day tickets for all public transport which lasts 24 hrs ( not calendar days) which we found to be pretty cost effective. Public transport generally runs very late with multiple services operating 24hrs.

The Finns are a lovely lot and quite self deprecating in a charming way from what we experienced. Whilst it's not a major issue do be aware of distraction crimes. We experienced one attempt but they were pretty clumsy in it's execution and MrsClam immediately moved her handbag to her front when we were approached. This though happens everywhere so normal precautions and self awareness is all that's needed.


Trillby & Chadwick entrance door
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Old Mar 4, 2019, 12:29 am
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Originally Posted by alex67500
Done, and a bit of housekeeping.
(Side note: it's always nice to stick to the format in the Wiki, it helps if with the copy/paste )

I shamefully admit that I didn't visit Helsinki when I flew there in January. Getting to the airport hotel was just too cold already (-15C, with -20C announced in the evening).
Thanks, and guidance noted!
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Old Mar 4, 2019, 2:22 am
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Originally Posted by RHWine
I have a LHR-HEL TP Run booked to position me for BAEC Gold from July

BA0749 LHR-HEL 26 April 0825
BA0799 HEL - LHR 28 April 1420

staying at HIlton Strand and maxing the HHonors points.

As not Wiki poster - could someone add please?

And any tips fro a first time HEL TPer?
Just a few:
  • Must do in my opinion is a trip to the islane Suomenlinna which is beautiful
  • Temppeliaukio Church is worth visiting (click).
  • Seahorse restaurant for Finnish cuisine
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Old Mar 4, 2019, 7:58 am
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Originally Posted by RHWine
I have a LHR-HEL TP Run booked to position me for BAEC Gold from July

BA0749 LHR-HEL 26 April 0825
BA0799 HEL - LHR 28 April 1420

staying at HIlton Strand and maxing the HHonors points.

As not Wiki poster - could someone add please?

And any tips fro a first time HEL TPer?

I would say it depends on what you want to do, if you have the cash then try for a reservation at Restaurant Gron for michelin Nordic cuisine. Weekend brunch is also a big thing here, there are lots of places but for a tourist Ravintola Sunn might tick the boxes as it overlooks Senate Square and cathedral. I also like the Sori taproom, they are a craft brewer though brew in Estonia as its cheaper. Coffee and pulla (sweet buns) is a big thing in Finland, though finding good coffee can be a bit of a mission. That said, if you can get out to Cafe Regatta (which is near the Sibelius monument) then you can do coffee and pulla next to one of the Baltic sea inlets.

Use the trams to get about, and the Moovit app is good for working out which one you need if not in walking distance.

Just as a note, even though you're coming at the end of April, the Finnish weather has a thing called takatalvi which can rudely translate into winter coming back to kick you up the backside as snow at this time of the year is not unknown!
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Old Mar 4, 2019, 9:41 am
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Originally Posted by offshore_bob
I would say it depends on what you want to do, if you have the cash then try for a reservation at Restaurant Gron for michelin Nordic cuisine. Weekend brunch is also a big thing here, there are lots of places but for a tourist Ravintola Sunn might tick the boxes as it overlooks Senate Square and cathedral. I also like the Sori taproom, they are a craft brewer though brew in Estonia as its cheaper. Coffee and pulla (sweet buns) is a big thing in Finland, though finding good coffee can be a bit of a mission. That said, if you can get out to Cafe Regatta (which is near the Sibelius monument) then you can do coffee and pulla next to one of the Baltic sea inlets.

Use the trams to get about, and the Moovit app is good for working out which one you need if not in walking distance.

Just as a note, even though you're coming at the end of April, the Finnish weather has a thing called takatalvi which can rudely translate into winter coming back to kick you up the backside as snow at this time of the year is not unknown!

excellent hints. Thanks very much!
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Old Mar 4, 2019, 4:10 pm
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Hi all,

I'll be heading to HEL this weekend. I can't update the Wiki so would be grateful if someone could add my details please.
  • Fri 8th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: estrangeiro8
  • Sun 10th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: estrangeiro8
Thanks for all the tips so far - looking forward to seeing the city in the winter.
If anyone will be around and fancies a drink, let me know. I'll also try to say hello to The Flying Cyclist and Ski Sunday.
Cheers!
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Old Mar 5, 2019, 12:19 am
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Originally Posted by florens
Just a few:
  • Must do in my opinion is a trip to the islane Suomenlinna which is beautiful
  • Temppeliaukio Church is worth visiting (click).
  • Seahorse restaurant for Finnish cuisine
thanks - Im looking at restaurants already!
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Old Mar 5, 2019, 12:33 am
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Cant figure out a way to edit the wiki on a mobile...also flying this weekend too:

Sat 9th March BA794 LHR-HEL 11:00 ceej123
Sun 10th March BA799 HEL-LHR 17:00 ceej123

Probably be in the CX lounge for breakfast before the 794.


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Old Mar 5, 2019, 2:04 am
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Originally Posted by estrangeiro8
Hi all,

I'll be heading to HEL this weekend. I can't update the Wiki so would be grateful if someone could add my details please.
  • Fri 8th BA794 1100 LHR-HEL: estrangeiro8
  • Sun 10th BA799 1655 HEL-LHR: estrangeiro8
Thanks for all the tips so far - looking forward to seeing the city in the winter.
If anyone will be around and fancies a drink, let me know. I'll also try to say hello to The Flying Cyclist and Ski Sunday.
Cheers!
Well we just had another blanket of snow last night after it had pretty much gone, and a bit more is expected during the week, so hopefully will look great over the weekend!

Another thing to do if the weather stays cold enough is going walking on the sea ice around the inlets, I haven't checked how it is around where i live but can report back.
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Old Mar 5, 2019, 2:24 am
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Originally Posted by ceej123
Cant figure out a way to edit the wiki on a mobile...also flying this weekend too:

Sat 9th March BA794 LHR-HEL 11:00 ceej123
Sun 10th March BA799 HEL-LHR 17:00 ceej123

Probably be in the CX lounge for breakfast before the 794.




There's a requirement of 90 posts under your belt to edit Wikis.

You are now in

Edit: @estrangeiro8 didn't see your post until Wiki edited and finishing this post, but your details are also added
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Old Mar 9, 2019, 2:36 am
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Currently in the CX J lounge if anyone else is about...
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Old Mar 9, 2019, 3:17 am
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Where abouts are you? I can guest you into the First section if you like. (I assume your profile notes are up to date)
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Thats very kind; sadly I missed this and have headed off to the gate. Im in 2F if you want to say hello.
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