Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Aug 24, 2022, 5:54 am
#3992
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
Programs: HH Diam, AY/AX/KQ/IHG/VISA Plat, SK/Bonvoy/Melia/Strawberry Gold, Radisson Prem, PP Prest
Posts: 2,266
I post it here, as it could catch some interest: Redeeming miles now possible on Air Baltic flights (marketed and operated)
Aug 24, 2022, 6:18 am
#3993
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite
Posts: 162
Aug 25, 2022, 7:15 am
#3994
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,344
On a Business Light fare from LHR to Asia, what do I get as BA Silver = OW Sapphire?
I believe I would get 1 checked bag and lounge access. Fast track at LHR should be ok, but maybe not at HEL (if I want to exit airside)?
Would I get free seat selection?
I believe I would get 1 checked bag and lounge access. Fast track at LHR should be ok, but maybe not at HEL (if I want to exit airside)?
Would I get free seat selection?
Aug 25, 2022, 9:27 am
#3995
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: AY Plat, LH FTL
Posts: 7,374
At this point, do we know if the November schedule is finalized, at least to and from North America? I have a LAX-ARN round trip and need to book positioning flights. I believe I saw a posting elsewhere on this forum with the days the LAX flights would be operating but I also haven't had a schedule change on my itinerary since March or April, so I was wondering if further changes may be forthcoming.
Also, I booked flights to CHQ for next summer, and noted the plane was an all economy configured 321. I knew AY flew an all economy ATR, but didn't realize they also flew all economy 321's. Is this typical for this route?
Thank you in advance for any insight.
Also, I booked flights to CHQ for next summer, and noted the plane was an all economy configured 321. I knew AY flew an all economy ATR, but didn't realize they also flew all economy 321's. Is this typical for this route?
Thank you in advance for any insight.
Aug 25, 2022, 11:37 am
#3996
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Keskellä metsää
Programs: Onko teillä S-etukorttia?
Posts: 918
At this point, do we know if the November schedule is finalized, at least to and from North America? I have a LAX-ARN round trip and need to book positioning flights. I believe I saw a posting elsewhere on this forum with the days the LAX flights would be operating but I also haven't had a schedule change on my itinerary since March or April, so I was wondering if further changes may be forthcoming.
Also, I booked flights to CHQ for next summer, and noted the plane was an all economy configured 321. I knew AY flew an all economy ATR, but didn't realize they also flew all economy 321's. Is this typical for this route?
Thank you in advance for any insight.
Also, I booked flights to CHQ for next summer, and noted the plane was an all economy configured 321. I knew AY flew an all economy ATR, but didn't realize they also flew all economy 321's. Is this typical for this route?
Thank you in advance for any insight.
CHQ is "masstourism" destination and it will be full Y. Anyway all AY narrowbodies are full Y configuration with J being just blocked middle seat.
Aug 25, 2022, 5:20 pm
#3997
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: BA Gold, OZ Diamond, LH Silver
Posts: 553
Aug 27, 2022, 2:26 am
#3998
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Munich, Algarve, Sussex or S.F Bay Area
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, A3*Gold, AA Plat, HH Gold, IHG Plat Amb, Marriott Plat
Posts: 4,163
Please excuse the simple question. Very occasional Finnair flyer here. I have LIS to HEL in business light which allows 0PCS ofcheck-in baggage. However I am BA Gold, OW Emerald which grants additional baggage. Does that benefit still apply on a light ticket, or is Finnair like Lufthansa in refusing it? Their website only mentions Finnair status allowances.
Aug 27, 2022, 2:38 am
#3999
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,959
Status perks apply regardless of the ticket type. So also in Light your baggage allowance is raised by one.
Aug 28, 2022, 10:41 am
#4000
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: 7,957
Please excuse the simple question. Very occasional Finnair flyer here. I have LIS to HEL in business light which allows 0PCS ofcheck-in baggage. However I am BA Gold, OW Emerald which grants additional baggage. Does that benefit still apply on a light ticket, or is Finnair like Lufthansa in refusing it? Their website only mentions Finnair status allowances.
Aug 29, 2022, 2:09 am
#4001
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Keskellä metsää
Programs: Onko teillä S-etukorttia?
Posts: 918
Nothing official from AY as of now (11am Finnish time), but as IATA winter starts from end of October, you might be in for a rerouting.
Aug 29, 2022, 4:42 am
#4002
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: AY Plat, LH FTL
Posts: 7,374
work2fly Looks like AY cancelled ARN flights for winter season according to post on other thread.
Nothing official from AY as of now (11am Finnish time), but as IATA winter starts from end of October, you might be in for a rerouting.
Nothing official from AY as of now (11am Finnish time), but as IATA winter starts from end of October, you might be in for a rerouting.
Aug 29, 2022, 8:59 am
#4005
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,749
You will get all your points back. In addition, you will get all taxes above the amount of 50 EUR. AY keeps the rest, but won't charge you anything. Say taxes were 30 EUR, your fee is 30 EUR. Taxes 75 EUR, you will get 25 EUR back and AY keeps the rest.