Sep 28, 2016, 2:39 am
Last edit by: clifford79
Current and historical promotions
This is a thread for reporting details of promotions in the Finnair+ program.
The purpose of the wiki is to keep a repository of current and historical promotions. This works best if all details are given in a post of the thread. Once such a post is made, edit the wiki and add a short description of promo in headline-style, with a link to the post that holds the detailed information. (You can create such a link by right-clicking the post-number and copy link location).
Do not link to the promo itself from the Wiki, as the promo page is likely to disappear once the promo ended and such link will die, leaving the wiki sans historical info.
Feel free to discuss alterations to the format in the thread below.
Do not delete historical posts.
Signup period - Promotion
130502 - 130814 SH upgrades for 3750 (norm 7500) or 5000 (norm 10000), LH upgrades for 35000/45000
140102 - 140121 SH upgrades for 3750 (norm 7500) or 5000 (norm 10000)
140505 - 140731 SH upgrades for 3750 (norm 7500) or 5000 (norm 10000)
160105 - 160126 SH upgrades for 5000 (norm 7500) or 8000 (norm 10000)
160404 - 160630 Double points for JL flights (operated and marketed by JL) PAR-TYO and FRA-TYO
160503 - 160613 SH upgrades for 5000 (norm 7500) or 8000 (norm 10000)
160621 - 161009 Double points AY flights to and from FUK until 2016-10-09
160621 - 161030 Double points AY flights to and from CAN until 2016-10-30
160912 - 170131 Fly across the Atlantic and earn double points 2017-01-31 - (dead link, historical info lost)
160926 - 161030 Double points BRA, domestic swedish flights before 2017-01-31
160929 - 161017 Triple points for one trip departing Sweden, Denmark and Norway (N.b. targeted to Scandinavian members!)
161124 - 161128 2k extra points for trip (possibly trips) flown before 2017-MAR-31
161129 - 161230 2k extra points for one shorthaul, 5k extra points for one longhaul. Fly before 170731
170127 - 170130 2k extra points for booking made during the signup period to China. Only for Finns.
170115 - 170331 Use 20 Finnair plus partners, earn up to 20k extrapoints (has spawned into a major separate discussion)
170202 - 170224 Buy points with up to 45% bonus
170209 - 170215 Valentine promo, small discount econ comfort + win upgrade for two
170207 - 170227 Enter a draw to win 2 longhaul upgrades on STO-Asia, targeted to sweden
170217 - 170228 Enter a draw to win 2 tickets to Helsinki and World Figure Skating, targeted to Sweden
170228 - 170313 SH upgrades for 5000 (norm 7500) or 8000 (norm 10000)
This is a thread for reporting details of promotions in the Finnair+ program.
The purpose of the wiki is to keep a repository of current and historical promotions. This works best if all details are given in a post of the thread. Once such a post is made, edit the wiki and add a short description of promo in headline-style, with a link to the post that holds the detailed information. (You can create such a link by right-clicking the post-number and copy link location).
Do not link to the promo itself from the Wiki, as the promo page is likely to disappear once the promo ended and such link will die, leaving the wiki sans historical info.
Feel free to discuss alterations to the format in the thread below.
Do not delete historical posts.
Signup period - Promotion
130502 - 130814 SH upgrades for 3750 (norm 7500) or 5000 (norm 10000), LH upgrades for 35000/45000
140102 - 140121 SH upgrades for 3750 (norm 7500) or 5000 (norm 10000)
140505 - 140731 SH upgrades for 3750 (norm 7500) or 5000 (norm 10000)
160105 - 160126 SH upgrades for 5000 (norm 7500) or 8000 (norm 10000)
160404 - 160630 Double points for JL flights (operated and marketed by JL) PAR-TYO and FRA-TYO
160503 - 160613 SH upgrades for 5000 (norm 7500) or 8000 (norm 10000)
160621 - 161009 Double points AY flights to and from FUK until 2016-10-09
160621 - 161030 Double points AY flights to and from CAN until 2016-10-30
160912 - 170131 Fly across the Atlantic and earn double points 2017-01-31 - (dead link, historical info lost)
160926 - 161030 Double points BRA, domestic swedish flights before 2017-01-31
160929 - 161017 Triple points for one trip departing Sweden, Denmark and Norway (N.b. targeted to Scandinavian members!)
161124 - 161128 2k extra points for trip (possibly trips) flown before 2017-MAR-31
161129 - 161230 2k extra points for one shorthaul, 5k extra points for one longhaul. Fly before 170731
170127 - 170130 2k extra points for booking made during the signup period to China. Only for Finns.
170115 - 170331 Use 20 Finnair plus partners, earn up to 20k extrapoints (has spawned into a major separate discussion)
170202 - 170224 Buy points with up to 45% bonus
170209 - 170215 Valentine promo, small discount econ comfort + win upgrade for two
170207 - 170227 Enter a draw to win 2 longhaul upgrades on STO-Asia, targeted to sweden
170217 - 170228 Enter a draw to win 2 tickets to Helsinki and World Figure Skating, targeted to Sweden
170228 - 170313 SH upgrades for 5000 (norm 7500) or 8000 (norm 10000)
2018 and earlier promotions
Nov 7, 2017, 3:54 pm
#1891
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: C2
Programs: AY ex-Lumo, TK Elite, BT VIP, ITA Executive
Posts: 1,157
New offers for Finnair Plus members ex-HEL (sign in under Finnish flag to see them):
Cash + 2000 points
OSL, CPH, RIX €69
GDN, VNO €99
more in Europe €109-199
Dubai €249
the rest starts at €399
Departing from other domestic airports seems to be just €9 extra - that's a deal actually!
The catch? It's a "Special Offer" X fare = 0 points earned, so I assume also 0 segments earned. Not sure if this was also used with those 1000 pts offers.
Cash + 2000 points
OSL, CPH, RIX €69
GDN, VNO €99
more in Europe €109-199
Dubai €249
the rest starts at €399
Departing from other domestic airports seems to be just €9 extra - that's a deal actually!
The catch? It's a "Special Offer" X fare = 0 points earned, so I assume also 0 segments earned. Not sure if this was also used with those 1000 pts offers.
Last edited by on22cz; Nov 7, 2017 at 4:04 pm Reason: Added domestic departures
Nov 8, 2017, 12:24 am
#1892
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,107
"X" - isn't it the normal award bucket? So if you look at it that way it's a good deal - save a lot of points by paying a little more.
I just checked - HEL-SIN in Y is 499€+2k, hardly cheaper than a normal revenue ticket. But if you were thinking redemptions anyway, you save 118k points and pay 250€ more vs "normal" redemption
Also very limited travel dates - PVG, PEK, CKG latest return 1.1.2018, ICN 2.2, SIN 12.2 HVN 25/12.2017 (!) Also BKK, HKG travel only Mon-Thu
On the upside - changes only for 50€, free for Gold & Plat.
I just checked - HEL-SIN in Y is 499€+2k, hardly cheaper than a normal revenue ticket. But if you were thinking redemptions anyway, you save 118k points and pay 250€ more vs "normal" redemption
Also very limited travel dates - PVG, PEK, CKG latest return 1.1.2018, ICN 2.2, SIN 12.2 HVN 25/12.2017 (!) Also BKK, HKG travel only Mon-Thu
On the upside - changes only for 50€, free for Gold & Plat.
Last edited by WilcoRoger; Nov 8, 2017 at 12:33 am
Nov 8, 2017, 12:32 am
#1893
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,962
"X" - isn't it the normal award bucket? So if you look at it that way it's a good deal - save a lot of points by paying a little more, especially for longhauls.
I haven't checked the details yet, but a normal HEL-SIN in Y is something like 120k points+250€ so if I can book it for 2k+400€ it's good for me. Off to the website!
I haven't checked the details yet, but a normal HEL-SIN in Y is something like 120k points+250€ so if I can book it for 2k+400€ it's good for me. Off to the website!
Fares include carry-on baggage only. Checked baggage may be added to the booking for an additional charge.
Nov 8, 2017, 12:38 am
#1894
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: C2
Posts: 651
New offers for Finnair Plus members ex-HEL (sign in under Finnish flag to see them):
Cash + 2000 points
OSL, CPH, RIX €69
GDN, VNO €99
more in Europe €109-199
Dubai €249
the rest starts at €399
Departing from other domestic airports seems to be just €9 extra - that's a deal actually!
The catch? It's a "Special Offer" X fare = 0 points earned, so I assume also 0 segments earned. Not sure if this was also used with those 1000 pts offers.
Cash + 2000 points
OSL, CPH, RIX €69
GDN, VNO €99
more in Europe €109-199
Dubai €249
the rest starts at €399
Departing from other domestic airports seems to be just €9 extra - that's a deal actually!
The catch? It's a "Special Offer" X fare = 0 points earned, so I assume also 0 segments earned. Not sure if this was also used with those 1000 pts offers.
Wow, this is actually a great deal. Especially from my closest domestic Airport. However, availability is very limited before christmas.
Nov 8, 2017, 4:51 am
#1896
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,180
Competition for free tickets to the Olympics in Korea, incl accommodations. 3 winners for 2 tickets each. Apparently you are only allowed to root for the Finnish team 
Being "an it-girl" will probably increase your chances, as your social media activities are asked for in the application form.
https://www.finnair.com/fi/se/pyeongchang-olympics-2018
Being "an it-girl" will probably increase your chances, as your social media activities are asked for in the application form.
https://www.finnair.com/fi/se/pyeongchang-olympics-2018
Nov 8, 2017, 11:37 am
#1897
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The Baltic Sea
Programs: AY, BT, DY and SK. Scandic, Radisson, Marriott and HHonors. ClubONE
Posts: 5,890
Nov 9, 2017, 2:55 am
#1898
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,107
Nov 9, 2017, 7:18 am
#1899
Join Date: May 2012
Location: GVA (HEL)
Programs: AY Plat (OWE)
Posts: 536
Nov 9, 2017, 11:09 am
#1900
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,180
About the pointshound promo:
I booked during the promo with a reputable chain but sadly had to cancel the entire trip. The room was no change / non ref so I just no-showed it. Transaction is still marked "pending" on pointshound and I have little hope it will change.
So while quality hotels in Thailand might not be online with pointshound, it is safest to assume all majors chains and hotels are.
Do you know if you actually needs to check in to get the points and the night?
If not, I think I'll make a reservation at some lovely establisment for 3 nights. I need three more nights to advance a level on the pointshound program. I think the three nights will pay off quickly when I get a higher accrual rate when making a "real" reservation.
If not, I think I'll make a reservation at some lovely establisment for 3 nights. I need three more nights to advance a level on the pointshound program. I think the three nights will pay off quickly when I get a higher accrual rate when making a "real" reservation.
I booked during the promo with a reputable chain but sadly had to cancel the entire trip. The room was no change / non ref so I just no-showed it. Transaction is still marked "pending" on pointshound and I have little hope it will change.
So while quality hotels in Thailand might not be online with pointshound, it is safest to assume all majors chains and hotels are.
Nov 9, 2017, 11:30 am
#1901
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
It was pending for relatively long, then the points just posted instantly.
Nov 9, 2017, 12:32 pm
#1902
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: C2
Posts: 651
I choosed to stay at a unknown Hostel. Unfortunatly I couldnt make it there on time. The points were pending for about 10 days. I think my stay was 23.10 and, according to AY+ transactions the points were registered 3.11.
Nov 9, 2017, 12:52 pm
#1903
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,180
With that timing my points should have posted today. A few more days and we'll see.
Nov 9, 2017, 2:35 pm
#1904
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,180
LOL. Now they've posted.
Nov 13, 2017, 6:48 am
#1905
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AY Platinum (OWE)
Posts: 85
Akruu does not seem to work with Hotels.com anymore 
"Partner is not permitted for this web site. The used partner code is incorrect."
Anyone else can try this and confirm?
"Partner is not permitted for this web site. The used partner code is incorrect."
Anyone else can try this and confirm?