Finnair newbie questions thread (flame-free)
Mar 16, 2018, 5:20 am
#1186
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 12
I'm planning to cut the cost of flying to the US from HEL by doing a direct turn at ARN (AY803 and AY804, to be specific). Are there any potential issues with this? E.g., bussing at ARN taking excessive amount of time. If I recall correctly, all my AY flights to ARN have had a gate arrival.
Mar 16, 2018, 5:32 am
#1187
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
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I'm planning to cut the cost of flying to the US from HEL by doing a direct turn at ARN (AY803 and AY804, to be specific). Are there any potential issues with this? E.g., bussing at ARN taking excessive amount of time. If I recall correctly, all my AY flights to ARN have had a gate arrival.
Mar 16, 2018, 5:59 am
#1188
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: 14,180
I'm planning to cut the cost of flying to the US from HEL by doing a direct turn at ARN (AY803 and AY804, to be specific). Are there any potential issues with this? E.g., bussing at ARN taking excessive amount of time. If I recall correctly, all my AY flights to ARN have had a gate arrival.
But with 45 min scheduled turn-around at ARN you weren't planing to bring a checked bag anyway, right?
Mar 16, 2018, 6:22 am
#1189
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,757
I'm planning to cut the cost of flying to the US from HEL by doing a direct turn at ARN (AY803 and AY804, to be specific). Are there any potential issues with this? E.g., bussing at ARN taking excessive amount of time. If I recall correctly, all my AY flights to ARN have had a gate arrival.
Mar 16, 2018, 7:05 am
#1191
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 12
Thanks for the replies.
No checked luggage, forgot to mention that.
Mar 16, 2018, 12:06 pm
#1192
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,757
I wonder. Haven't most, if all, missed connections here been about pax transferring from LH to SH? I'd assume a midnight LH flight will wait 10–20 minutes for connections if need be. They have an hour of extra time embedded to the schedule anyway, and there's no take off queue at HEL at that time.
I wouldn't change the LHR flight to an earlier one since you will land at the non-Schengen side and won't have to go through security or passport control. It is a very easy transfer, 5 min from gate to gate.
I wouldn't change the LHR flight to an earlier one since you will land at the non-Schengen side and won't have to go through security or passport control. It is a very easy transfer, 5 min from gate to gate.
Mar 17, 2018, 6:51 am
#1194
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
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Yes, that is true, they often wait connecting pax if they know they are coming with a small delay. It is just my preference not wanting to cut it too close with connections, 45mins vs. 2h40mins before a long haul with good lounge I'd always take the 2h40m just to avoid rushing, if possible..
Mar 17, 2018, 9:04 am
#1195
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,962
Yes, that is true, they often wait connecting pax if they know they are coming with a small delay. It is just my preference not wanting to cut it too close with connections, 45mins vs. 2h40mins before a long haul with good lounge I'd always take the 2h40m just to avoid rushing, if possible..
Mar 17, 2018, 9:46 am
#1196
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+Plat
Posts: 865
Not directly related to Finnair, hope it is OK to ask: Does anyone knows if the travel insurance that comes with Nordea Gold credit card would cover missed connections on separate tickets ? I tried to read terms but could not see any restriction on how the ticket is bought ( I am very dumb in reading layer's texts ).
Mar 21, 2018, 8:42 pm
#1199
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: AY Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 224
Will the change/cancellation conditions for AY tickets bought via OTAs follow that of the corresponding fare class sold direct by AY?
I am thinking of buying a business “I” ticket via expedia (will get a lot more miles as expedia frequently partners with card companies in my country offering 2-3x miles on top of the accelerated earning for spending on air tickets) but on the checkout page there’s a mention that the ticket is non refundable. The same “I” ticket sold by AY direct (business saver) allows change/cancellation with a fee so just wondering if it’s a case of expedia not displaying the correct information or the fare conditions are different when buying from OTAs.
I am thinking of buying a business “I” ticket via expedia (will get a lot more miles as expedia frequently partners with card companies in my country offering 2-3x miles on top of the accelerated earning for spending on air tickets) but on the checkout page there’s a mention that the ticket is non refundable. The same “I” ticket sold by AY direct (business saver) allows change/cancellation with a fee so just wondering if it’s a case of expedia not displaying the correct information or the fare conditions are different when buying from OTAs.
Mar 21, 2018, 11:58 pm
#1200
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,962
Will the change/cancellation conditions for AY tickets bought via OTAs follow that of the corresponding fare class sold direct by AY?
I am thinking of buying a business “I” ticket via expedia (will get a lot more miles as expedia frequently partners with card companies in my country offering 2-3x miles on top of the accelerated earning for spending on air tickets) but on the checkout page there’s a mention that the ticket is non refundable. The same “I” ticket sold by AY direct (business saver) allows change/cancellation with a fee so just wondering if it’s a case of expedia not displaying the correct information or the fare conditions are different when buying from OTAs.
I am thinking of buying a business “I” ticket via expedia (will get a lot more miles as expedia frequently partners with card companies in my country offering 2-3x miles on top of the accelerated earning for spending on air tickets) but on the checkout page there’s a mention that the ticket is non refundable. The same “I” ticket sold by AY direct (business saver) allows change/cancellation with a fee so just wondering if it’s a case of expedia not displaying the correct information or the fare conditions are different when buying from OTAs.