Sep 15, 2016, 3:24 am
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
This lounge is now closed and replaced by the Finnair Premium Wing.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finnair-finnair-plus/1973050-ay-platinum-wing-now-open.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finnair-finnair-plus/1973050-ay-platinum-wing-now-open.html
Finnair Premium Lounge in non-Schengen area [now closed]
Jul 15, 2015, 10:51 am
#152
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,464
Fully stocked cooler of Nicolas Feuillatte in the premium lounge today, even through the rush hour, which kept me tipsy very well during my 4 hour connection. 
As a tip for other frequent users of this lounge, the accessible bathroom which is to the left past the door leading to the sauna is always empty, and much more spacious than the standard bathrooms. No more crowded and cramped toilets.
As a tip for other frequent users of this lounge, the accessible bathroom which is to the left past the door leading to the sauna is always empty, and much more spacious than the standard bathrooms. No more crowded and cramped toilets.
Jul 17, 2015, 3:40 am
#153
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,457
The bar here was quite well stocked when I passed through in June and appreciated there were staff to mix drinks and provide a barista service.
Enjoyed a Hendrick's G&T and also spied a Macallan scotch. Both these were available in the duty free catalogue, which I'd imagine isn't a coincidence.
The previously mentioned stains on the grey fabric chairs were noticeable on more than half the seats, which is a shame as it detracted from the really nice interior design.
It also took the staff a while to get around and clear the tables once passengers had left the lounge, but other than that a very comfortable place to spend a few hours.
Enjoyed a Hendrick's G&T and also spied a Macallan scotch. Both these were available in the duty free catalogue, which I'd imagine isn't a coincidence.
The previously mentioned stains on the grey fabric chairs were noticeable on more than half the seats, which is a shame as it detracted from the really nice interior design.
It also took the staff a while to get around and clear the tables once passengers had left the lounge, but other than that a very comfortable place to spend a few hours.
Jul 22, 2015, 4:25 am
#154
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: BA Gold (OWE), SAS Diamond (*G)
Posts: 584
I've been into the lounge many times now, and still have to look very carefully at the symbols on the door to work out which is the gents' and which is the ladies' (I did go into the wrong one, at least once). Is it just me and my early-morning caffeine-free brain?
Jul 22, 2015, 5:38 am
#155
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,789
It's just you 
Jul 22, 2015, 8:57 am
#156
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,457
They could use some aloha, like these guys:
Jul 22, 2015, 10:02 am
#157
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: 14,182
Tau kee!
'Te reo' sadly isn't used that much in Finland. Reminds me, I should book a trip right now.
http://www.maoritelevision.com/tv/shows?category=13
'Te reo' sadly isn't used that much in Finland. Reminds me, I should book a trip right now.
http://www.maoritelevision.com/tv/shows?category=13
Jul 23, 2015, 10:05 am
#158
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 122
It's a long way out (Nov) but just booked my first AY trip under an AA codeshare.
I must say novelty of a sauna in the lounge may be too much to turn down.
not to mention trying the old AF A340 for 10+ hours, looking forward to a change from BA.
I must say novelty of a sauna in the lounge may be too much to turn down.
not to mention trying the old AF A340 for 10+ hours, looking forward to a change from BA.
Jul 23, 2015, 9:32 pm
#159
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,457
I don't think they get much usage as the cleaner was leapt back in shock when opening the door to find me inside.
Jul 25, 2015, 4:01 pm
#160
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
Jul 28, 2015, 2:07 pm
#161
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 1,111
Can AY+Gold/OW Sapphire card holders use Premium lounge when flying with AY but ticket is marketed by CX? How about w/ Schengen lounges at HEL?
Jul 28, 2015, 2:10 pm
#162
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
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Premium is for everyone!
Marketed by any oneWorld airline is enough to enter the premium lounge. However, for the non-premium lounges, you need to have AY code on the ticket!
Marketed by any oneWorld airline is enough to enter the premium lounge. However, for the non-premium lounges, you need to have AY code on the ticket!
Jul 28, 2015, 2:17 pm
#163
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Join Date: May 2011
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The 'exclusive' access to premium is governed by this rule
while the non-premium lunge (both schengen and non-schengen) has this rule
http://www.finnair.com/int/gb/inform...irport/lounges
Available exclusively for Finnair Plus Platinum and Gold members (+ one guest), and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire cardholders (+ one guest), when the departure flight is marketed by a oneworld airline.
Free of charge for Finnair Business Class customers and Finnair Plus Platinum, Gold and Silver members (+ one guest with Platinum or Gold cardholder), and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire cardholders (+ one guest), when the departure flight is marketed by Finnair (AY code on the ticket).
Jul 28, 2015, 2:20 pm
#164
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 1,111
Thanks!
In this case, I think OW website is a bit misleading as it states that:
Members of oneworld airline frequent flyer programmes with the equivalent of oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier status can use lounges offered by oneworld airlines when departing on any flight marketed and operated by any oneworld member airline, regardless of cabin class being flown.
Then AY tells this about the Schengen lounge:
Free of charge for Finnair Business Class customers and Finnair Plus Platinum, Gold and Silver members (+ one guest with Platinum or Gold cardholder), and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire cardholders (+ one guest), when the departure flight is marketed by Finnair (AY code on the ticket).
Confusing.
In this case, I think OW website is a bit misleading as it states that:
Members of oneworld airline frequent flyer programmes with the equivalent of oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier status can use lounges offered by oneworld airlines when departing on any flight marketed and operated by any oneworld member airline, regardless of cabin class being flown.
Then AY tells this about the Schengen lounge:
Free of charge for Finnair Business Class customers and Finnair Plus Platinum, Gold and Silver members (+ one guest with Platinum or Gold cardholder), and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire cardholders (+ one guest), when the departure flight is marketed by Finnair (AY code on the ticket).
Confusing.
Jul 28, 2015, 2:27 pm
#165
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
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Yes, it is clearly in violation of oneWorld lounge rules.
For AY it is a matter of sending most people to the premium lounge so the business lounge doesn't get crowded. I'm not sure they would deny someone with CX tickets from the businessclass lounge IRL. Please try and report back!
For AY it is a matter of sending most people to the premium lounge so the business lounge doesn't get crowded. I'm not sure they would deny someone with CX tickets from the businessclass lounge IRL. Please try and report back!