AY Platinum Wing Lounge at HEL in non-Schengen area (re-opened 1 June 22)
Jun 12, 2019, 3:02 am
#106
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampere
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Just to follow up on my own query and confirm the speculation of the others: yes. I am on the 14.10 BA flight and I was welcomed in, the same as before the fixing started. The new layout seems roomier but perhaps that's because it's almost empty. In any case, it's nicer than the @home lounge. 
Jun 12, 2019, 4:58 am
#107
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Jun 12, 2019, 6:44 pm
#108
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: AY+ Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,846
Yes, as a Plat, I have accessed the non-Schengen lounge on arrival from JFK with a Schengen connection. This was before the opening of the Platinum Wing, however.
Jun 12, 2019, 10:07 pm
#110
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,591
EDIT:
@niksal Would have been nice to meet if you were there today also as I expected based on your post time, but now onboard to AMS.
The desk agent said by the way that only schengen BP entry allowed if arriving from non-schengen flight.
great first visit! Only wish is that they replace those Rynkeby juice dispensing machines asap, those are the worst quality on earth what comes to juices. Well then the liquid consumption only increases at the other desk.
Last edited by FFlash; Jun 12, 2019 at 10:52 pm
Jun 12, 2019, 11:03 pm
#112
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Jun 13, 2019, 1:54 am
#113
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 170
I tried with schengen BP. The discussion went like this:
Did you arrive by non-schengen flight?
Me: yes.
Do you have the boarding pass?
Me: No
Where did you come from?
Me: Hong kong
Ok, I need to check that from the computer
Me: Sorry, I lied. I just want to see the new lounge
Access denied
I also told the passport control office that I would like to visit the finnair lounge. He said that he cannot let me in and I should use the automatic machines. They let me in.
Did you arrive by non-schengen flight?
Me: yes.
Do you have the boarding pass?
Me: No
Where did you come from?
Me: Hong kong
Ok, I need to check that from the computer
Me: Sorry, I lied. I just want to see the new lounge
Access denied
I also told the passport control office that I would like to visit the finnair lounge. He said that he cannot let me in and I should use the automatic machines. They let me in.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:00 am
#114
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
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Posts: 14,104
I'm not sure if there would be any consequences if "caught" - ie. if the policy is based on laws/regulations or just a policy.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:10 am
#115
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: try to stay home
Programs: AY, M&M, BAEC ...and don t care of status anymore
Posts: 2,041
I tried with schengen BP. The discussion went like this:
Did you arrive by non-schengen flight?
Me: yes.
Do you have the boarding pass?
Me: No
Where did you come from?
Me: Hong kong
Ok, I need to check that from the computer
Me: Sorry, I lied. I just want to see the new lounge
Access denied
Did you arrive by non-schengen flight?
Me: yes.
Do you have the boarding pass?
Me: No
Where did you come from?
Me: Hong kong
Ok, I need to check that from the computer
Me: Sorry, I lied. I just want to see the new lounge
Access denied
But good it confirms that you use the lounge when coming from an international destination.
Jun 13, 2019, 4:11 am
#118
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,445
Jun 13, 2019, 4:24 am
#119
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Thailand
Programs: BA Silver (OWS), OZ Diamond (*G), TK Elite (*G), HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 361
Currently sitting at the lounge before a short hop to LHR. From first impression this is one of the best OWE lounges I’ve been to in Europe, comparable to CX F at LHR and much better than BA F lounges (excluding the CCR). Feels much roomier than the old OWE one that felt quite cramped and what surprised me the most the staff is very attentive and chatty, very non-Finnish.
I too got a free ”Nordi” chocolate bar with a leaflet from Fazer upon entry. Oddly enough my wife who arrived a few mins later and is also OWE didn’t receive one.
I too got a free ”Nordi” chocolate bar with a leaflet from Fazer upon entry. Oddly enough my wife who arrived a few mins later and is also OWE didn’t receive one.
Last edited by AnttiV; Jun 13, 2019 at 4:54 am
Jun 13, 2019, 4:55 am
#120
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
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