The Finnair höpö-höpö (nonsense) thread
May 31, 2017, 11:42 am
#1621
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It's a standing joke in my family, that by the time we get to the airport, all the Finns have already checked in. Actually true story - 60 mins before departure at BUD I was the only pax at the desk. "Empty flight?" "No, full flight, everyone already checked in"
May 31, 2017, 12:55 pm
#1622
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May 31, 2017, 2:28 pm
#1623
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At JFK, AY urges you to check in crazy early, and for some reason people believe this so they queue up three hours before the flight – or that's what I've heard. At that time, I'm not even on the E train platform in Manhattan yet. When I get to JFK, the check in area is always deserted. Bag drop, security & duty free takes no more than 15 minutes so there's ample time for showering in the Admirals Club before the hike to gate 4 
May 31, 2017, 11:30 pm
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At JFK, AY urges you to check in crazy early, and for some reason people believe this so they queue up three hours before the flight – or that's what I've heard. At that time, I'm not even on the E train platform in Manhattan yet. When I get to JFK, the check in area is always deserted. Bag drop, security & duty free takes no more than 15 minutes so there's ample time for showering in the Admirals Club before the hike to gate 4
May 31, 2017, 11:54 pm
#1627
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Ok, and I was wondering if I was too early at the airport ...
Indeed, JFK is very fast. Both T8 as T7 never took me more than 10 minutes between arriving and passed security control. But I was really stunned seeing empty checkin at 16:15 for a 17:40 flight.
Indeed, JFK is very fast. Both T8 as T7 never took me more than 10 minutes between arriving and passed security control. But I was really stunned seeing empty checkin at 16:15 for a 17:40 flight.
Jun 1, 2017, 12:28 am
#1628
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I have flown several times out of T8 with AA, and a few times with AY. I've never made it in 10 minutes through security. The elite line has always been around 20 minutes or so. Either you've been lucky, or I've been unlucky.
Jun 1, 2017, 12:38 am
#1629
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- Nobody at Checkin.
- Elite line brought me all the way upfront
- security was extremely efficient, no need to take laptop or liquids out
Jun 1, 2017, 1:22 am
#1630
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And regarding the no need to take laptop or liquids out, that is new for me, as from what I've seen they are rather strict with security @ JFK (probably unfortunately for a good reason) and as a SOP they shout at you in a borderline unacceptable manner (never happened to me though) if you don't follow all their rules automatically... Just on Monday e.g. the "lady" at security was shouting at the guy in front of me, like there is no tomorrow, because he dared to put his backpack into a tray.
Jun 1, 2017, 9:52 am
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And regarding the no need to take laptop or liquids out, that is new for me, as from what I've seen they are rather strict with security @ JFK (probably unfortunately for a good reason) and as a SOP they shout at you in a borderline unacceptable manner (never happened to me though) if you don't follow all their rules automatically... Just on Monday e.g. the "lady" at security was shouting at the guy in front of me, like there is no tomorrow, because he dared to put his backpack into a tray.
Jun 1, 2017, 2:03 pm
#1632
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Jun 5, 2017, 1:14 am
#1633
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Finnair’s Pekka Vauramo to be oneworld Governing Board Chairman
http://news.cision.com/finnair/r/fin...irman,c2281607
Wonder if this has any effect on OW as an alliance? I mean, Star has started an ambitious overhaul to make sure the alliance perks are really working across the alliance, while oneWolrd has become a rat's nest of exceptions and blunt disregard for alliance rules.
http://news.cision.com/finnair/r/fin...irman,c2281607
Wonder if this has any effect on OW as an alliance? I mean, Star has started an ambitious overhaul to make sure the alliance perks are really working across the alliance, while oneWolrd has become a rat's nest of exceptions and blunt disregard for alliance rules.
Jun 5, 2017, 2:42 am
#1634
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Ooops, guess the word "early" disappeared :P It's a waste of time to arrive early. But I would not mind to get beamed up to the airplane from my house. "Beam me up Pekka".
Jun 7, 2017, 12:22 am
#1635
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Sometimes when I learn something new, I wonder if everyone else knew about it already. To find out, I am here giving you today's quiz:
What Swedish territory did Finland acquire in the late 20th century? Russians had something to do with it (but I'm not sure that hint is very helpful).
What Swedish territory did Finland acquire in the late 20th century? Russians had something to do with it (but I'm not sure that hint is very helpful).