This is no way, AY - things to improve [feedback thread]
Jan 11, 2016, 7:16 am
#46
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
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But I was just thinking that because AY is short on narrow-body capacity (need to scale up feeding capacity for the growing longhaul fleet) that their choice is to axe some of the domestic capacity.
Jan 19, 2016, 11:26 pm
#47
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Asia
Programs: AY Gold (OWS), SK Gold (*A Gold), airBaltic VIP, Hilton Gold, PP
Posts: 377
As I have recently become AY Plat I have noticed that the difference to Gold is actually next to nothing (only two LH upgrades).
It would be a good idea, if AY Plats could get an AY Silver card for their spouses /partners. If I remember, SK has (had?) a similar offer.
That would already make a nice difference!
It would be a good idea, if AY Plats could get an AY Silver card for their spouses /partners. If I remember, SK has (had?) a similar offer.
That would already make a nice difference!
Jan 19, 2016, 11:47 pm
#48
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Jan 20, 2016, 1:31 am
#49
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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Then this year started with crazy QR sale and now SK offers quick and cheap J flights to both NRT and HKG, I'm not going to fly any revenue AY for at least a year. With a good plat level they probably would have kept me "locked in", but it looks like my 8-year streak of platinum will be discontinued in 2017.
Jan 20, 2016, 9:08 am
#50
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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My view is that if you fly mostly Finnair, and not that frequently to push it to the limit, and need only the "basics" = fast-track and lounge, then Silver is absolutely enough. Not even Gold is worth extra effort.
But then, I agree that going further, Platinum is not really a big extra on top of Gold UNLESS you really extract the benefits of it such as First Class lounge at some airports and the numerous "inofficial soft-perks" that Plats get. If those are beyond of your use/avail, then Gold is equal IMO.
But then, I agree that going further, Platinum is not really a big extra on top of Gold UNLESS you really extract the benefits of it such as First Class lounge at some airports and the numerous "inofficial soft-perks" that Plats get. If those are beyond of your use/avail, then Gold is equal IMO.
Jan 20, 2016, 9:45 am
#51
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+Plat, ALL Plat, Scandic L2
Posts: 3,620
I found Platinum is useful for the (unofficial) soft landing, due to my irregular year-on-year mileage...
I will probably exchange points this year to get back there, as the points value of the upgrade vouchers far exceeds the award points cost
I will probably exchange points this year to get back there, as the points value of the upgrade vouchers far exceeds the award points cost
Jan 20, 2016, 10:47 am
#53
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SK - EBG gets 1 EBS to gift, EBD gets 1 EBG to gift
AZ - Alata Plus can gift Alata
BA - IIRC GGL can gift Silver/Gold (?)
etc, etc
Jan 20, 2016, 11:39 pm
#54
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+ Platinum
Posts: 422
If I'd make it to the Gold tier now would I get the upgrade vouchers now and a second set vouchers when the next membership year starts (1st of May)? What would be the expiration date of these vouchers? If the first set I'm expecting to receive will expire already in April this spring they would be difficult to use.
Jan 21, 2016, 12:24 am
#55
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
Programs: HH Diam, AY/AX/KQ/IHG/VISA Plat, SK/Bonvoy/Melia/Strawberry Gold, Radisson Prem, PP Prest
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Getting the Gold today would give you 4 SH vouchers expiring 30. April, 2016. If you have flights booked after that date, the lifetime of the vouchers can be extended by spending them on those flights. On 1. May, 2016 you would get 4 more SH vouchers good until 30. April, 2017.
IMO it would be optimal to get the Gold right away, Plat asap before 30. April, 2016 and have a plentiful amount of flights booked in economy for the current year.
IMO it would be optimal to get the Gold right away, Plat asap before 30. April, 2016 and have a plentiful amount of flights booked in economy for the current year
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Jan 21, 2016, 1:07 am
#56
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Getting the Gold today would give you 4 SH vouchers expiring 30. April, 2016. If you have flights booked after that date, the lifetime of the vouchers can be extended by spending them on those flights. On 1. May, 2016 you would get 4 more SH vouchers good until 30. April, 2017.
IMO it would be optimal to get the Gold right away, Plat asap before 30. April, 2016 and have a plentiful amount of flights booked in economy for the current year.
IMO it would be optimal to get the Gold right away, Plat asap before 30. April, 2016 and have a plentiful amount of flights booked in economy for the current year
.Problem is that flights I've booked for this spring and next summer are all already in J, bought as business tix or confirmed points upgrades.
Jan 21, 2016, 3:21 am
#59
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
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As for me, I would find some use for the 4 SH vouchers, but unlikely for the 2 LH ones (exchanging Gold to Plat) before the end of the period (Mar 1). Or do I only get 2 LH vouchers in that case?
Jan 21, 2016, 3:42 am
#60
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Begin tracking year 1 (as pleb 
)
Become Gold - receive 4 SH vouchers good until end of tracking year 1, can be used for any future commercial bookings
Become Plat - receive 4 SH vouchers and 2 LH vouchers good until end of tracking year, can be used for any future commercial bookings
End tracking year 1
Begin tracking year 2 (as Plat) - receive 4 SH vouchers and 2 LH vouchers good until end of tracking year 2, can be used for any future commercial bookings
Get 200k tier points - receive additional vouchers good until end of tracking year 2, can be used for any future commercial bookings
End tracking year 2 (as Plat)...
)Become Gold - receive 4 SH vouchers good until end of tracking year 1, can be used for any future commercial bookings
Become Plat - receive 4 SH vouchers and 2 LH vouchers good until end of tracking year, can be used for any future commercial bookings
End tracking year 1
Begin tracking year 2 (as Plat) - receive 4 SH vouchers and 2 LH vouchers good until end of tracking year 2, can be used for any future commercial bookings
Get 200k tier points - receive additional vouchers good until end of tracking year 2, can be used for any future commercial bookings
End tracking year 2 (as Plat)...
Last edited by TTL; Jan 21, 2016 at 3:48 am