Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Sep 19, 2018, 12:08 pm
#1532
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,749
I was actually thinking that I would call first and explain what we want to do and ask them to make a note in the booking, and then have my friend call later to actually process the change of instrument.
Sep 21, 2018, 1:33 am
#1533
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 13
I have been trying to joint Finnair Plus through their website but unfortunately it is not accepting any password that I tried to create. It keeps coming up with the error message "Please make sure your password does not contain your first name, middle name, family name or Finnair Plus membership number" which it doesn't. I've spoken to their UK customer service agent twice, contacted them via webchat and sent email to them at [email protected]over the last week but the problem remains unresolved. What else can I do to get this sorted?
Sep 21, 2018, 7:47 am
#1535
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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In general, "changeable tickets" with Finnair means you are allowed to change date but not destination. YMMV, so you need to check the the exact fare rules.
Sep 23, 2018, 6:45 am
#1536
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,827
I am OWS on AAnother OW carrier. Planning a trip for 5 to JFK-HEL-RVN on AY. Considering Economy Basic fares vs Economy Value, with a savings of about $400. Wondering what my OW status will impart on AY, in terms of both seat assignments and checked baggage allowance, to determine whether the savings on Basic are "worth it". Appreciate any insights. Kiitos..
Sep 23, 2018, 7:29 am
#1537
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,105
Checked luggage - same treatment on both. As OWS you get a second checked luggage for free (I think for the OWS member only, not everyone on the same booking)
The "premium" eco seats are for money even for AY's own Golds (=OWS)
I haven't looked int the earning chart of AA, but they go by fare bucket (ie. letters) so you'd need to check the earnings for each specific option.
I'd take (not spend) the $400.
The "premium" eco seats are for money even for AY's own Golds (=OWS)
I haven't looked int the earning chart of AA, but they go by fare bucket (ie. letters) so you'd need to check the earnings for each specific option.
I'd take (not spend) the $400.
Sep 23, 2018, 7:34 am
#1538
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,055
Sep 24, 2018, 8:03 am
#1539
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,827
Sep 24, 2018, 10:01 am
#1540
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: Finnair (AY) Platinum, Air France Silver, Tallink Club One Silver :)
Posts: 1,655
Sep 25, 2018, 11:49 am
#1541
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,827
On a Finnair marketed light ticket you'll only get 1 bag as OWS. For details, check this thread!
Thanks, very helpful.
Oct 1, 2018, 12:29 am
#1542
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
Long time since I have used the "parking buses" whatever those are called. How do they work today? I am mainly interested in the route they circulate and the bus stops. I cannot find helpful information at Finavia site, it is difficult to navigate and I only found one statement of airportbus that runs between platforms 21, 10, and parking places.
Thanks for helps.
EDIT: one of the reasons was also to check if it makes sense to use those buses to hop from Hilton to Terminal 1. What is the best = quickest way to get from Hilton to T1?
Thanks for helps.
EDIT: one of the reasons was also to check if it makes sense to use those buses to hop from Hilton to Terminal 1. What is the best = quickest way to get from Hilton to T1?
Oct 1, 2018, 1:17 am
#1543
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
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Here is the route, but no guarantees it is still valid.
You can very easily go from T1 to Hilton, the stop "P5" should be perfect now for access to Hilton. From Hilton to T1 you will have to go the long way around on the bus, as it only goes counter-clockwise, via Luftfartsvägen and Fraktvägen.
Oct 1, 2018, 1:21 am
#1544
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,055
Oct 1, 2018, 6:45 am
#1545
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
Thanks pro's!
Understatement of the year maybe it was but not from my perspective. I was browsing on laptop Chrome, both Finavia pages and google and could not find it, and after 5 minutes I dropped a line here. Hence, I regard it as difficult to find, or then I am a bad searcher
I got what I wanted though, thank you!
Understatement of the year maybe it was but not from my perspective. I was browsing on laptop Chrome, both Finavia pages and google and could not find it, and after 5 minutes I dropped a line here. Hence, I regard it as difficult to find, or then I am a bad searcher
I got what I wanted though, thank you!