Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Nov 22, 2016, 12:45 am
#166
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581
Business Class AA award: SFO-LAX-LHR-HEL
I booked the above itinerary with AA award miles. SFO-LAX-LHR are on AA metal and all is fine with that.
For, LHR-HEL, AA could only find economy class. As such I had it ticketed, hoping to get it fixed later.
Is there anyway to get business class seats released (I had called AA EXP desk 2x to no avail). I used EF which only showed X as in Economy.
The flight is AY840. Booking shows that it is on A320.
Any help will be appreciated.
For, LHR-HEL, AA could only find economy class. As such I had it ticketed, hoping to get it fixed later.
Is there anyway to get business class seats released (I had called AA EXP desk 2x to no avail). I used EF which only showed X as in Economy.
The flight is AY840. Booking shows that it is on A320.
Any help will be appreciated.
Nov 22, 2016, 12:47 am
#167
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Going around Russian airspace
Posts: 621
I booked the above itinerary with AA award miles. SFO-LAX-LHR are on AA metal and all is fine with that.
For, LHR-HEL, AA could only find economy class. As such I had it ticketed, hoping to get it fixed later.
Is there anyway to get business class seats released (I had called AA EXP desk 2x to no avail). I used EF which only showed X as in Economy.
The flight is AY840. Booking shows that it is on A320.
Any help will be appreciated.
For, LHR-HEL, AA could only find economy class. As such I had it ticketed, hoping to get it fixed later.
Is there anyway to get business class seats released (I had called AA EXP desk 2x to no avail). I used EF which only showed X as in Economy.
The flight is AY840. Booking shows that it is on A320.
Any help will be appreciated.
Nov 22, 2016, 12:51 am
#168
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,962
I booked the above itinerary with AA award miles. SFO-LAX-LHR are on AA metal and all is fine with that.
For, LHR-HEL, AA could only find economy class. As such I had it ticketed, hoping to get it fixed later.
Is there anyway to get business class seats released (I had called AA EXP desk 2x to no avail). I used EF which only showed X as in Economy.
The flight is AY840. Booking shows that it is on A320.
Any help will be appreciated.
For, LHR-HEL, AA could only find economy class. As such I had it ticketed, hoping to get it fixed later.
Is there anyway to get business class seats released (I had called AA EXP desk 2x to no avail). I used EF which only showed X as in Economy.
The flight is AY840. Booking shows that it is on A320.
Any help will be appreciated.
Nov 22, 2016, 2:31 am
#170
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: 14,180
They are pretty similar in terms of offerings, but I prefer CPH apartments.
Aspire has no outside views, but has been less busy on the few occasions I've been there.
Aspire has no outside views, but has been less busy on the few occasions I've been there.
Nov 22, 2016, 2:34 am
#171
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,664
Nov 22, 2016, 4:41 am
#172
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Gold (OWS), Hertz PC, Sixt Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 275
turnaround fligh
What should I take into account when having a my first ever Mileage run / turnaround flight at OSL. I have a 2-3 hours layover at OSL, and then back.
At OSL, can I proceed straight to the lounge without going to security/check-in, as I don't need the printed BP?
Tack!
At OSL, can I proceed straight to the lounge without going to security/check-in, as I don't need the printed BP?
Tack!
Nov 22, 2016, 4:50 am
#173
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
Nov 22, 2016, 4:52 am
#174
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
OSL is a breeze. As you come out of the plane, you will walk into connecting flights, a small security checkpoint on top of the gates (all connecting passengers get screened) and you then get straight to the gate area. 2–3 hours is plenty. I think my connection was 35-45 minutes last time and I even managed to have a dinner in the lounge.
Nov 22, 2016, 5:17 am
#175
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,664
OSL is a breeze. As you come out of the plane, you will walk into connecting flights, a small security checkpoint on top of the gates (all connecting passengers get screened) and you then get straight to the gate area. 2–3 hours is plenty. I think my connection was 35-45 minutes last time and I even managed to have a dinner in the lounge.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:02 am
#176
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
@Karjaluokka
most of the times AY flights to OSL will park at apron, and the bus takes you to terminal entrance where you simply head in the other direction than exiting pax, guiding you directly to gate area without even need of security. I just whisked by there last week like that.
most of the times AY flights to OSL will park at apron, and the bus takes you to terminal entrance where you simply head in the other direction than exiting pax, guiding you directly to gate area without even need of security. I just whisked by there last week like that.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:09 am
#177
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
Really? I was wrong then. I've always had a jetway at OSL and had to be screened but it didn't even cross my mind that the need of a security check would be determined by whether you're parked at a stand or a gate...
Nov 23, 2016, 12:02 am
#179
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: AY+ Plat, GA Plat, SQ Gold
Posts: 316
According to boarding passes, Plat perk of priority security and boarding group 1 doesn't seem to extend to a travel companion on the same booking. Is this really the case or a mistake?
Nov 23, 2016, 12:52 am
#180
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
This is the case. However, at HEL you're allowed to take one guest through the priority security. Also outport stations often let you take a guest in if you persuade them a bit (done this at least in CPH and WAW). Priority boarding is available for your guests when they board with you.