Sep 13, 2024, 10:27 am
Last edit by: miamiflyer8
Please visit the below thread to familiarize yourself with terminology used on the AY forum:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finn...-tutorial.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finn...-tutorial.html
Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Jul 24, 2023 | 4:43 am
#4891
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Jul 24, 2023 | 11:47 am
#4892
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Jul 24, 2023 | 3:34 pm
#4893
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Yeah, my understanding is that a Classic ticket allows date changes, with the fare difference being paid, but no route changes. If you got an agent that promised you a route change, you should probably have taken advantage of it right there and then (and it may or may not have gone through in the end). But if I were you, I would not count on this being possible when you call next time and get a different agent.
Jul 25, 2023 | 7:01 am
#4894
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As AY and AA are interlining partners and we have upcoming on separate tix FRA-HEL-DFW and DFW-ANC:
how high are the chances they check it through?
Or do we have to check it in after picking up (point of entry) right at an AA counter - which is hopefully there and don't have to exit security?
how high are the chances they check it through?
Or do we have to check it in after picking up (point of entry) right at an AA counter - which is hopefully there and don't have to exit security?
Jul 25, 2023 | 7:07 am
#4895
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As AY and AA are interlining partners and we have upcoming on separate tix FRA-HEL-DFW and DFW-ANC:
how high are the chances they check it through?
Or do we have to check it in after picking up (point of entry) right at an AA counter - which is hopefully there and don't have to exit security?
how high are the chances they check it through?
Or do we have to check it in after picking up (point of entry) right at an AA counter - which is hopefully there and don't have to exit security?
Jul 25, 2023 | 7:18 am
#4897
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As AY and AA are interlining partners and we have upcoming on separate tix FRA-HEL-DFW and DFW-ANC:
how high are the chances they check it through?
Or do we have to check it in after picking up (point of entry) right at an AA counter - which is hopefully there and don't have to exit security?
how high are the chances they check it through?
Or do we have to check it in after picking up (point of entry) right at an AA counter - which is hopefully there and don't have to exit security?
This policy came about several years ago, when the alliance made some kind of joint effort in this area. Some airlines have since then backtracked (CX, QR IIRC) but Finnair is adamant. Of course, YMMV like always.
Finnair through check-in policy
Finnair through check-in policy
Passenger and baggage shall be through checked to the final destination as indicated by the flight ticket, provided it constitutes one single agreement of carriage with Finnair. Finnair will provide through check-in for a journey ticketed in a single PNR; this includes segments ticketed separately but booked in the same PNR (and/or referenced in a single PNR during the time of booking).
In addition to the basic rule Finnair will allow through check-in of customer and baggage with separate tickets on separate PNRs on AY–AY (including AY franchising flights operated by Norra) connections when the transfer is within the Minimum Connection Time (MCT). For AY–AY connection flights on the separate PNRs have to be both marketed and operated by Finnair or Norra and flights ticketed on the 105-stock. The agent shall always inform the customer of the destination where the customer and his or her baggage are checked-in to.
In addition to the basic rule Finnair will allow through check-in of customer and baggage with separate tickets on separate PNRs on AY–AY (including AY franchising flights operated by Norra) connections when the transfer is within the Minimum Connection Time (MCT). For AY–AY connection flights on the separate PNRs have to be both marketed and operated by Finnair or Norra and flights ticketed on the 105-stock. The agent shall always inform the customer of the destination where the customer and his or her baggage are checked-in to.
Jul 26, 2023 | 9:42 am
#4900
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JFK check-in times?
What time does the JFK check-in/baggage drop open? Couldnt find it on AYs lousy website and Twitter-help desk told me at the latest two hours before 
Cant remember if it was 3 hours or even more.
Cant remember if it was 3 hours or even more.
Jul 26, 2023 | 10:58 am
#4902
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Jul 26, 2023 | 11:02 pm
#4903
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Jul 28, 2023 | 12:18 am
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Per above posted policy: No
On separate tickets, Finnair only through checks if both airlines are "their own".
On separate tickets, Finnair only through checks if both airlines are "their own".