Jan 19, 2017, 9:46 am
Last edit by: OH-LGG
To be updated for the new cabin interiors!
Current fleet and entry date & updated cabin:
Seating (old cabin)
J/45 Y/218: Features 2 J cabins. 1 bird (LTN) has this config
Complete seatmap and layout of config 1 can be found here and config 2 is here.
Business Class (old cabin) features Vantage (built by Zodiac UK on license) full-flat bed seats in a staggered layout, alternating 2-2-1 and 1-2-1 abreast. Config1 has two business class cabins, row 1-7 and 8-10.
Preferred seats depends on your preferences. Some prefers minicabin for its smaller size, but beware that economy boards through the mini cabin and are seated immediately behind a thin wall after row 10.
Even A seats (2A/4A/6A/8A) enjoys 2 side tables and are nicknamed throne seats and are loved for their exclusive private feel by kids and adults. They do however have narrow footwells.
L seats are also single seats, with even rows (2L/4L/...) having the side table on the aisle side, making the seat slightly more private and odd rows (1L/3L/...) having side table on the window side making aisle access extremely easy (esp 1L) and better feet space.
All paired seats are good for couples travelling together. Do note that 1AC/3AC/5AC/7AC shares one side table, while DH seats each have their own side table.
Economy Comfort on A333 has similar seats as plain economy, but with a adjustable headrest and ≈4" inches more legroom. They also come with noise cancelling headphones, 1h internet, priority boarding and a small amenity kit.
Finnair platinums and OWE members can select these seats for free. (OWE must call to do so). Other passengers can buy comfort seats for a fee, and seats are also sold after boarding.
Economy comfort is row 21-25 on both configs, but due to effects when retrofitting the cabin, there are major differences in cabin layout.
To find best seat, you first need to identify what airplane you are on, which can be done by analysing your seat map as suggested in this post.
Economy Class features 2-4-2 abreast slimline seating with 32" pitch. The best seats are row 41 with most legroom on A/C/J/L, but do notice that 41D/H are baby bassinet seats.
These are either labled "extra legroom" or "exit row" in the seat map and are selectable with status or for a fee.
Economy cabin offers USB for charge - no AC outlets.
In-Flight Entertainment
You will have Bose noise-cancelling earphones in business class and in Economy comfort, and earplugs in economy class.
Wifi: All A333 have Wifi. To redeem free access if eligible, you will need to enter your surname and seat number on the login page, otherwise it costs you 7,95€ per hour, 11,95€ per three hours or 19,95€ for the whole flight. It may take some time until up in the air to get it started.
Current fleet and entry date & updated cabin:
- OH-LTM: 2009-03-26, new J & PE cabin
- OH-LTN: 2009-04-24
- OH-LTO: 2009-05-15, new J & PE cabin
- OH-LTP: 2009-06-18, new J & PE cabin
- OH-LTR: 2009-12-18, new J & PE cabin
- OH-LTS: 2010-02-11, new J & PE cabin
- OH-LTT: 2010-04-15, new J & PE cabin
- OH-LTU: 2010-11-26, new J & PE cabin
Seating (old cabin)
J/45 Y/218: Features 2 J cabins. 1 bird (LTN) has this config
Complete seatmap and layout of config 1 can be found here and config 2 is here.
Business Class (old cabin) features Vantage (built by Zodiac UK on license) full-flat bed seats in a staggered layout, alternating 2-2-1 and 1-2-1 abreast. Config1 has two business class cabins, row 1-7 and 8-10.
Preferred seats depends on your preferences. Some prefers minicabin for its smaller size, but beware that economy boards through the mini cabin and are seated immediately behind a thin wall after row 10.
Even A seats (2A/4A/6A/8A) enjoys 2 side tables and are nicknamed throne seats and are loved for their exclusive private feel by kids and adults. They do however have narrow footwells.
L seats are also single seats, with even rows (2L/4L/...) having the side table on the aisle side, making the seat slightly more private and odd rows (1L/3L/...) having side table on the window side making aisle access extremely easy (esp 1L) and better feet space.
All paired seats are good for couples travelling together. Do note that 1AC/3AC/5AC/7AC shares one side table, while DH seats each have their own side table.
Economy Comfort on A333 has similar seats as plain economy, but with a adjustable headrest and ≈4" inches more legroom. They also come with noise cancelling headphones, 1h internet, priority boarding and a small amenity kit.
Finnair platinums and OWE members can select these seats for free. (OWE must call to do so). Other passengers can buy comfort seats for a fee, and seats are also sold after boarding.
Economy comfort is row 21-25 on both configs, but due to effects when retrofitting the cabin, there are major differences in cabin layout.
To find best seat, you first need to identify what airplane you are on, which can be done by analysing your seat map as suggested in this post.
Economy Class features 2-4-2 abreast slimline seating with 32" pitch. The best seats are row 41 with most legroom on A/C/J/L, but do notice that 41D/H are baby bassinet seats.
These are either labled "extra legroom" or "exit row" in the seat map and are selectable with status or for a fee.
Economy cabin offers USB for charge - no AC outlets.
In-Flight Entertainment
You will have Bose noise-cancelling earphones in business class and in Economy comfort, and earplugs in economy class.
Wifi: All A333 have Wifi. To redeem free access if eligible, you will need to enter your surname and seat number on the login page, otherwise it costs you 7,95€ per hour, 11,95€ per three hours or 19,95€ for the whole flight. It may take some time until up in the air to get it started.
Finnair A330 master thread
Oct 26, 2018, 12:34 pm
#136
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Plat Lumo, SK Gold
Posts: 954
If also the A350 cabins will be renewed it must mean that AY will also consider the whole cabin concept, e.g. if they want to keep Economy Comfort and if they want to introduce real Premium Economy.
Oct 27, 2018, 1:43 pm
#139
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: C2
Programs: AY ex-Lumo, TK Elite, BT VIP, ITA Executive
Posts: 1,157
How long do you think it would take authorities to fine / close a restaurant offering environment similar to what we can see from the pictures of AY J cabin? While there is some difference, the EU regulations are pretty strict in general, so I assume AY plays a thin-ice game here. Moreover that, I'd say it's common to maintain visible things better than those that are not exposed...
Oct 27, 2018, 6:14 pm
#140
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,750
As Plat, I can book any Y seat free of charge, including Y+. I have an upcoming reservation for long haul Y, and I will be Gold at the time of the flight. I know it doesn't make sense to book Y+ now because I would have to pay for it if I want to keep it after falling to Gold.
But what seats can a Gold choose free of charge? Specifically, are exit row 41 seats free for Golds?
But what seats can a Gold choose free of charge? Specifically, are exit row 41 seats free for Golds?
Oct 28, 2018, 12:22 am
#142
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), TK Elite (*G), BT VIP, HH D, BW DS
Posts: 484
As Plat, I can book any Y seat free of charge, including Y+. I have an upcoming reservation for long haul Y, and I will be Gold at the time of the flight. I know it doesn't make sense to book Y+ now because I would have to pay for it if I want to keep it after falling to Gold.
But what seats can a Gold choose free of charge? Specifically, are exit row 41 seats free for Golds?
But what seats can a Gold choose free of charge? Specifically, are exit row 41 seats free for Golds?
Nov 5, 2018, 1:05 pm
#144
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 223
I am a OWE flying JFK-HEL in next few weeks. The only available Y+ seats remaining are middles (E and G). I chose a regular economy exit row (41C) for now. Anyone have an opinion on which is better - a Y+ middle or regular Y exit, assuming I don't need to pay extra for the Y+. Note I am 192cm+ so legroom is important. I've never flown AY before.
Nov 5, 2018, 1:56 pm
#145
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,750
I would pick regular Y exit. Not only will you have more legroom but you'll also get to sit by the aisle or window.
Last time I flew JFK-HEL, Y+ was virtually empty. I had assigned myself 21A, but someone was seated in 21C. I moved to row 22, where the check-in agent proactively blocked all four seats for me. Legroom in row 22 was actually not that good, especially not if the person in front of me had reclined their seat. But of course no neighbours and the opportunity to lay down was a lot better than 21A.
Last time I flew JFK-HEL, Y+ was virtually empty. I had assigned myself 21A, but someone was seated in 21C. I moved to row 22, where the check-in agent proactively blocked all four seats for me. Legroom in row 22 was actually not that good, especially not if the person in front of me had reclined their seat. But of course no neighbours and the opportunity to lay down was a lot better than 21A.
Dec 3, 2018, 2:52 am
#146
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Helsinki
Programs: AY+ Plat basic
Posts: 430
I'm looking for the best legroom seat in A330 J. In this thread both rows 8 and 1 were mentioned, especially seat 8H. Why is 8H better than for example 1H or 8D? I don't mind about privacy that much but the width and length of the seat are important (I'm 190cm).
Dec 3, 2018, 5:28 am
#147
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Going around Russian airspace
Posts: 621
Seats itself are identical almost identical (minor differences in armrest etc)
Dec 3, 2018, 5:50 am
#148
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Helsinki
Programs: AY+ Plat basic
Posts: 430
Yes, I'm definitely gonna skip the throne seats for the limited width. But what about the length? Is that similar everywhere? The A350 row 1 definitely had shorter seats so I'm worried about that.
Dec 3, 2018, 7:28 am
#149
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: try to stay home
Programs: AY, M&M, BAEC ...and don t care of status anymore
Posts: 2,042