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]
Mar 14, 2018, 12:27 am
#586
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,665
Mar 14, 2018, 4:02 am
#587
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
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I think there actually is (or should be) some research on the subject. Because it must be a psychological phenomena that humans on a phone acts like they are alone in a bubble with the one they are talking to.
I've overhear everything from detailed descriptions of actions taken by named board member of multinational company to woman telling friend how she cheated on husband (again detailed descriptions..)
There is something in our psyches making us believe we are invisible to others just because we are involved in a one-on-one conversation with someone we trust.
I've overhear everything from detailed descriptions of actions taken by named board member of multinational company to woman telling friend how she cheated on husband (again detailed descriptions..)
There is something in our psyches making us believe we are invisible to others just because we are involved in a one-on-one conversation with someone we trust.
Mar 14, 2018, 4:06 pm
#588
Ambassador: Finnair
Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,270
Yeah it can be nasty sometimes...last week one guy was hosting a TelCo shouting out loud with full lounge around him..maybe he had hearing issues or whatever but just crazy..if I would have had a longer wait I would have shut him up as the staff were just eyeballing him without any action..didn't witness how it ended...hopefully ugly.
Here's a nice read that we are not alone with this topic:
F Galleries Lounge T5 guest behaviour
Here's a nice read that we are not alone with this topic:
F Galleries Lounge T5 guest behaviour
Last edited by NoWindowSeat; Mar 16, 2018 at 3:55 am Reason: Adding the link
Apr 7, 2018, 6:09 am
#589
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
Again kudos for the prem lounge. The cordero during easter time was good and now having game meatballs which are surprisingly good too. Empty lounge saturday 3pm, nice.
What I did not like was the welcome ”we have another lounge at gate 22”, that sounds like a hint restrict for nonschengen incoming pax transfering to schengen. If they want to be polite why dont they just say ”welcome” and then hint only in style ”remember to make sure ave time before border control for connecting flight”
What I did not like was the welcome ”we have another lounge at gate 22”, that sounds like a hint restrict for nonschengen incoming pax transfering to schengen. If they want to be polite why dont they just say ”welcome” and then hint only in style ”remember to make sure ave time before border control for connecting flight”
Apr 7, 2018, 6:27 am
#590
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
I'm really happy with the seasonal variation Fazer has brought into the game: Easter theme, Shrove Tuesday buns etc.
Apr 7, 2018, 8:33 am
#591
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,059
I like Fazer BOS cake in both lounges. It's so fantastic that it must be taken to aircraft with you.
Apr 7, 2018, 9:30 am
#593
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
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Posts: 14,182
Hey!!
Hands off. Large Pieces are reserved for Lumo.
Hands off. Large Pieces are reserved for Lumo.
Last edited by intuition; Apr 7, 2018 at 9:31 am Reason: Stupid Google autocorrect
Apr 7, 2018, 9:44 am
#594
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,059
Dont touch Lumo's BOS!
Apr 8, 2018, 7:59 am
#595
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Apr 18, 2018, 7:22 am
#596
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: AY Platinum Lumo (LTG) OW Emerald, SPG Platinum (LTG), UA Silver
Posts: 380
Taste of the chicken dish was very good today. Good change to have the chef in the lounge and providing the food right when you order.
Very attentive staff members walking in the lounge, providing top-up of the drinks.
50% of the staff seems to be coming from our southern neighbor.
Very attentive staff members walking in the lounge, providing top-up of the drinks.
50% of the staff seems to be coming from our southern neighbor.
Apr 25, 2018, 1:09 pm
#597
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,059
AY added one SVO daily flight departing 02:15 from HEL This is operated until 31MAY18.
Are non-Schengen lounges still closing at 24.00?
Are non-Schengen lounges still closing at 24.00?
Apr 25, 2018, 1:46 pm
#598
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,758
Interesting schedule. Do they intend to fill the plane with pax from Russia to the early morning Euro flights from HEL?
Why not fly out at midnight, with good connections from Europe, and have the plane stand some two hours at SVO instead?
Why not fly out at midnight, with good connections from Europe, and have the plane stand some two hours at SVO instead?
Apr 25, 2018, 1:52 pm
#599
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,758
To answer your question: I'm in the premium lounge right now, so I went ahead and asked. We had a minor language barrier, but 1) they close at midnight 2) he didn't know anything about any upcoming changes to that 3) to tell him anything about a new 2 am SVO flight was a mistake that seemed to confuse him greatly, and I got an elaborate answer about connections etc that had nothing to do with my question 
Apr 25, 2018, 1:57 pm
#600
Ambassador: Finnair
Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,270
It is not unheard to have scheduled services operating outside lounge hours..not common at carrier's home base but for a seasonal flight nothing extraordinary.