Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Aug 3, 2017, 10:57 am
#679
Join Date: May 2013
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Fairly obscure question here (maybe right for the newbie thread, maybe not!): I flew a couple of days ago from HEL to JFK and am a sucker for the Ultima Thule glassware that was used on the flight.
Do you know what size they serve the blueberry signature cocktail in? Is that the 6 oz sparkling wine glass? I'm looking to buy online but am paranoid about buying something smaller than the one I tried, which was fairly small for wine already.
http://www.fjorn.com/iittala-thule-c...glass-set.html
Would love to find out if anyone knows!
Do you know what size they serve the blueberry signature cocktail in? Is that the 6 oz sparkling wine glass? I'm looking to buy online but am paranoid about buying something smaller than the one I tried, which was fairly small for wine already.
http://www.fjorn.com/iittala-thule-c...glass-set.html
Would love to find out if anyone knows!
Aug 3, 2017, 11:14 am
#680
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It is indeed the 18 cl sparkling wine glasses they use for the signature drink.
If you are travelling on AY soon, you might want to look at the finnairshop.com as they are discounted currently, selling at 25€/2pc
If you are travelling on AY soon, you might want to look at the finnairshop.com as they are discounted currently, selling at 25€/2pc
Last edited by intuition; Aug 3, 2017 at 11:31 am
Aug 3, 2017, 11:32 am
#681
Join Date: May 2013
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Had a fantastic flight, btw. HEL itself was a lovely transfer and I made full use of the sauna during my layover from CPH.
Aug 3, 2017, 12:13 pm
#682
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Yup, the shop is a bit odd. The sparkling wine and the on-the-rocks glass (both used onboard) are only sold with plane delivery, while the rest of the line is only sold with home delivery.
I like the 18cl glasses too, for the right kind of drinks. Great for champers, pre-dinner drinks et.c. but they are on the small side for other drinks. On shorthaul I've gotten my beer served in these glasses quite some times, pretty funny. (but I've heard they have recently acquired the similarly shaped 38cl glasses for this.)
I like the 18cl glasses too, for the right kind of drinks. Great for champers, pre-dinner drinks et.c. but they are on the small side for other drinks. On shorthaul I've gotten my beer served in these glasses quite some times, pretty funny. (but I've heard they have recently acquired the similarly shaped 38cl glasses for this.)
Aug 3, 2017, 12:26 pm
#683
Join Date: May 2013
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Yeah, I think they will be ideal for aperitifs, champagne, juice in a pinch, and (if poured more fully) wine--I don't love the line's wine glasses (goblets?) and I think it's arguably more awkward serving wine in the highball size than in this more vintage size. And frankly, who needs more than a 5.5 ounce pour at a time when the bottle is nearby, unless you are really doing a proper tasting.
I'll probably pick up a set of tumblers at some point in the future as well, though I don't really need them as much.
I'll probably pick up a set of tumblers at some point in the future as well, though I don't really need them as much.
Aug 4, 2017, 5:53 am
#684
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Does anyone know how the "new" Lounge Pass think works in general? If I have a booking of 4 people, can I buy access with points/money for 2 pax and use my Plat card for myself +1? Or is it only for yourself or +1 pax max?
Aug 4, 2017, 10:03 am
#685
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
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So while I have not tried, I assume that you can actually only buy for passengers who don't have already have access.
Aug 9, 2017, 12:22 am
#686
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: HEL
Posts: 51
Newbie question: recently I got a free upgrade to business class on a NRT-HEL flight. The boarding passes said "Welcome to Qantas lounge located at..." but the check-in agent crossed out that part. Since we had plans to do some shopping at the airport it would have been a very short visit anyway, so I didn't ask about it. But am I supposed to have lounge access if I get upgraded this way? Not that I'm expecting this to happen very often 
(It was my first time in long-haul business class, a very nice way to finish our vacation!)
(It was my first time in long-haul business class, a very nice way to finish our vacation!)
Aug 9, 2017, 12:36 am
#687
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IMO you have access to whatever lounge AY is using for J pax, even if op-upped. And ^ for the op-up - once you get the taste of the front of the bus, you'll never want to go back 
Aug 9, 2017, 12:46 pm
#689
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Aug 10, 2017, 1:03 am
#690
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