Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Mar 4, 2020, 12:23 pm
#2791
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+ Gold (OWS)
Posts: 528
Are they selling Y? Probably they will axe the flight.
Mar 4, 2020, 12:52 pm
#2792
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: AY+ Platinum / FlyingBlue Gold
Posts: 835
They are indeed selling Y. I just can't believe they ran out of J seats for every Saturday in June so far ahead. They might be axing it indeed (keeping corona in mind?)... but then again; then why would they still be selling Y. Strange.
Mar 4, 2020, 1:08 pm
#2793
Ambassador: Finnair
Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,267
It’s quite heavily booked over 3 months out but as Y is wide open (X9) this cannot be over booking case either...something strange or a group booking in J without seat reservations (I doubt..).
Mar 4, 2020, 1:15 pm
#2794
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,784
Just a question: AY is currently promoting flights to and from Japan. When booking, there is the possibility to book code share (= AY labelled flights) or to book operated (= JL labelled flights).
A few years ago I already booked code share in Y and a few weeks before the flight I got an email from AY:
"Finnair's sales quota is exceeded on Japan Airlines flight.
Unfortunately we have to reroute you via Helsinki."
Even though I booked the flights a few moths in advance.
So my question is now: when I'm booking in C (AY labelled but JL operated), is there any possibility that AY will reroute me again? The difference between fully code share and non-code share is ~450€.
A few years ago I already booked code share in Y and a few weeks before the flight I got an email from AY:
"Finnair's sales quota is exceeded on Japan Airlines flight.
Unfortunately we have to reroute you via Helsinki."
Even though I booked the flights a few moths in advance.
So my question is now: when I'm booking in C (AY labelled but JL operated), is there any possibility that AY will reroute me again? The difference between fully code share and non-code share is ~450€.
Mar 4, 2020, 11:58 pm
#2795
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: JMB
Posts: 132
The described case a few years ago was the same (NRT-FRA); we were rerouted to NRT-HEL-FRA instead.
But in C I suspect they won't sell more spots than available
Mar 5, 2020, 4:07 am
#2796
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+ Gold (OWS)
Posts: 528
Mar 5, 2020, 4:42 am
#2797
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: JMB
Posts: 132
Mar 7, 2020, 4:54 am
#2800
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: AY+ Platinum / FlyingBlue Gold
Posts: 835
So, I have a Japan holiday trip coming up in June. My flight KIX-HEL got cancelled which means I am entitled to a full refund of the ticket (thanks for the tip.. I think it was ffay). I need some advice regarding this cancellation.
I am not sure if I'd want to travel at all because of the coronavirus outbreak. I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy it under the current conditions. However it's a bit early to make this decision I think. What to do in this case? Is it wise to just leave the cancellation open, and not respond to Finnair's proposal for rebooking? Does it have any complications to leave that open? Or is it ''safer'' for some kind of reason to request a full refund now, and get all my money back. I was wondering what's the best to do here.
What would you do, any why?
I am not sure if I'd want to travel at all because of the coronavirus outbreak. I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy it under the current conditions. However it's a bit early to make this decision I think. What to do in this case? Is it wise to just leave the cancellation open, and not respond to Finnair's proposal for rebooking? Does it have any complications to leave that open? Or is it ''safer'' for some kind of reason to request a full refund now, and get all my money back. I was wondering what's the best to do here.
What would you do, any why?
Mar 7, 2020, 5:00 am
#2801
Ambassador: Finnair
Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,267
If the ticket wasn’t particularly cheap I’d take money back and book later when things are clear. Prices are not going to go higher anytime soon. Less to think/worry and would free up your mind thinking / speculating about something that nobody knows with any level of certainty at this point.
Mar 7, 2020, 6:50 am
#2802
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Durban, South Africa
Programs: BA Gold, Delta Silver
Posts: 21
Baggage Allowance for Oneworld Sapphire
I'm BA Silver (OW Sapphire) and booked a ticket from CDG - Haneda on Finnair. Fare basis NLN0G6B7 for 5 flights, including the 3rd flight on JAL from Chitose to Haneda. Purchased the ticket on expedia, and AFAIK this is an 'economy light fare'. Seats were auto-assigned, but it's showing 0 checked bag allowance. Is this like BAs 'economy light' fare where there is no checked bag allowance, even if you have Oneworld status? I know Finnair's page says sapphires get an additional bag, but that doesn't always apply for basic fares. Thanks!
Mar 7, 2020, 9:55 am
#2803
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,662
I'm BA Silver (OW Sapphire) and booked a ticket from CDG - Haneda on Finnair. Fare basis NLN0G6B7 for 5 flights, including the 3rd flight on JAL from Chitose to Haneda. Purchased the ticket on expedia, and AFAIK this is an 'economy light fare'. Seats were auto-assigned, but it's showing 0 checked bag allowance. Is this like BAs 'economy light' fare where there is no checked bag allowance, even if you have Oneworld status? I know Finnair's page says sapphires get an additional bag, but that doesn't always apply for basic fares. Thanks!
Mar 13, 2020, 1:49 pm
#2805
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: AY Plat (OWE)
Posts: 177
I called to CS, it was made easily. However, according to Janica, the vouchers will not be automatically returned.