Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Nov 23, 2022, 4:42 am
#4216
Join Date: May 2015
Location: <60¤N
Programs: LH,ITA,BA Silver,AY Gold
Posts: 74
Redemption of Finnair points on AA
I may be thick but I read as a Gold I can redeem points on a one-way AA flight in the US. I can't see award space and the website says AY doesn't fly the route. (I know this). Trying to get help via Chat got me no where.
How have you booked inter US flights with points in the past?
TIA
How have you booked inter US flights with points in the past?
TIA
Nov 23, 2022, 1:28 pm
#4217
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: HAM
Programs: AY, Accor, Hilton - Gold
Posts: 384
In my Finnair profile it reads"Platinum valid until Feb 2023"
That's a bug right? Cause I made plat in September this year, so it should actually be Feb 2024?! Feb 2023 would have been my gold status expiring. Weird.
That's a bug right? Cause I made plat in September this year, so it should actually be Feb 2024?! Feb 2023 would have been my gold status expiring. Weird.
Nov 23, 2022, 3:10 pm
#4218
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
Nov 24, 2022, 1:48 pm
#4219
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,749
I'll be flying to LPA soon. On my way out, it's a morning flight and I'll take my Makula sandwich on board, but the return is in the afternoon. I wonder if anyone here has tried the 20 EUR hot meals. Options are lasagna or chicken&rice. Seems very expensive for what effectively is a mini-size tv dinner and a Fazer chocolate bar. There's a kids' meal, too. 14 EUR for meatballs and mashed potatoes. Sounds better. Any opinions?
Nov 25, 2022, 3:08 am
#4220
Join Date: May 2012
Location: GVA (HEL)
Programs: AY Plat (OWE)
Posts: 536
I'll be flying to LPA soon. On my way out, it's a morning flight and I'll take my Makula sandwich on board, but the return is in the afternoon. I wonder if anyone here has tried the 20 EUR hot meals. Options are lasagna or chicken&rice. Seems very expensive for what effectively is a mini-size tv dinner and a Fazer chocolate bar. There's a kids' meal, too. 14 EUR for meatballs and mashed potatoes. Sounds better. Any opinions?
My SO had chicken and rice, didn’t hear any complaints.
Nov 26, 2022, 10:29 am
#4221
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: LAX, ORD, ATH
Programs: Finnair (AY) Platinum, BAEC bronze, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 93
When is new business class seat expected to be rolled out in the entire fleet?
i just booked a flight from LAX (for Aug 2023) and seat map looks like it has the new seat (A350)
i just booked a flight from LAX (for Aug 2023) and seat map looks like it has the new seat (A350)
Nov 26, 2022, 12:45 pm
#4222
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), SK EBG (*A Gold), KQ Plat (STE+), Accor Plat
Posts: 3,157
Nov 26, 2022, 1:29 pm
#4223
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat Lumo, SK Gold
Posts: 954
The current speed of renewing the cabins is a bit under one month / aircraft. There are 4 A330's with the old cabin and 10 A350's, so in theory having them all refitted by the end of 2023 is feasible. However I'd guess aircraft planned to leave the Finnair fleet won't be refitted.
Nov 27, 2022, 7:16 am
#4225
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: 14,172
I would say cancellation fee for all awards is: All the paid taxes&fees OR 50€ - which ever is lowest.
And the presentation of fees and rules is really poor. You can't see it when you book, you need to dig very deep into the site. I think that if a consumer authority did a check on Finnair, they would fail miserably.
And the presentation of fees and rules is really poor. You can't see it when you book, you need to dig very deep into the site. I think that if a consumer authority did a check on Finnair, they would fail miserably.
Nov 27, 2022, 7:51 am
#4226
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: HAM
Programs: AY, Accor, Hilton - Gold
Posts: 384
I would say cancellation fee for all awards is: All the paid taxes&fees OR 50€ - which ever is lowest.
And the presentation of fees and rules is really poor. You can't see it when you book, you need to dig very deep into the site. I think that if a consumer authority did a check on Finnair, they would fail miserably.
And the presentation of fees and rules is really poor. You can't see it when you book, you need to dig very deep into the site. I think that if a consumer authority did a check on Finnair, they would fail miserably.
Also, no way to book flights like Seoul - Tokyo with Finnair engine right?
Nov 27, 2022, 8:21 am
#4228
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Keskellä metsää
Programs: Onko teillä S-etukorttia?
Posts: 918
Nov 27, 2022, 9:26 am
#4229
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LCY
Programs: Mucci des Ancients Matelots
Posts: 769
I've been reading lots of 'should do' and 'probably' but cannot find anything definitive so hoping you guys can help.
I'm oneworld sapphire flying through Helsinki on Business Light. Do I get lounge access with status?
I'd be amazed if not as you can get access on a basic economy fare but Mrs Gaxxy will kill me if I book a flight without access.
I'm oneworld sapphire flying through Helsinki on Business Light. Do I get lounge access with status?
I'd be amazed if not as you can get access on a basic economy fare but Mrs Gaxxy will kill me if I book a flight without access.
Nov 27, 2022, 9:35 am
#4230
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: BA Gold, OZ Diamond, LH Silver
Posts: 553
I've been reading lots of 'should do' and 'probably' but cannot find anything definitive so hoping you guys can help.
I'm oneworld sapphire flying through Helsinki on Business Light. Do I get lounge access with status?
I'd be amazed if not as you can get access on a basic economy fare but Mrs Gaxxy will kill me if I book a flight without access.
I'm oneworld sapphire flying through Helsinki on Business Light. Do I get lounge access with status?
I'd be amazed if not as you can get access on a basic economy fare but Mrs Gaxxy will kill me if I book a flight without access.