Possible baggage allowance decrease on AY upgraded tickets
Nov 12, 2019 | 10:35 am
#31
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A simplification would have been to make all Y=1PC and all J=2PC. Then their precious simple communication on upgrades would have solved itself...
Nov 12, 2019 | 11:14 am
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Nov 12, 2019 | 12:16 pm
#33
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All asia in paid J it is 4 PC for an elite.
Apparently to make things easy, puerto rico and havanna is in the same zone, ie 4PC while NA is 3PC.
Apparently to make things easy, puerto rico and havanna is in the same zone, ie 4PC while NA is 3PC.
Nov 12, 2019 | 4:27 pm
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Nov 12, 2019 | 6:14 pm
#36
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Nov 12, 2019 | 11:25 pm
#37
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I sometimes need (maybe 8-10 times per year). I can just pay for it, but the biggest issue is that paying in many airports is extremely complicated. Yes, in HEL it is very simple, but last time in NTE it took over 30 minutes. I challenge anyone to do it in FCO under one hour. There are many outstations, where it takes easily over 20 minutes. Just having luggage allowance in means that process is super simple and fast.
Nov 13, 2019 | 12:53 am
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also not job related instrument as that would NOT fit in the hold 😂😂😂
Nov 13, 2019 | 12:56 am
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Just because you dont hace alot of luggage or need it dows not mean some or many do not... We do not all have the same needs, wants or desires 😁
Ex usa I allways have 3-4 bags ex asia sometimes.
Even if I don't allways need it, it sure is appreciated when I do.
Infact the ONE reason to fly with ba with the family is the extra luggage for all of us 😏
Nov 13, 2019 | 4:38 am
#40
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What an argument, just because you don t need it its not relevant? Every traveler has different needs, and many of them have different needs then you do. I need the allowance for my job, and as others say you can pay for it sure. But you also can pay for drinks in board.
Nov 14, 2019 | 4:12 am
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As for the enhanced situation for voucher/points upgrades, do note that Finnair has you all covered. This text is published under the upgrade renewal page:
If you want to make sure you get to enjoy the full Finnair Business Class experience, you can always purchase a Business Class ticket and also earn more Finnair Plus tier and award points.
Nov 14, 2019 | 4:29 am
#42
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Nov 14, 2019 | 5:09 am
#44
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I think that AY:s choice of words here is a manifestation of the Finnish phenomenon called "v***uilu", which is disappointing as it in this case specifically targets their frequent customers. Also this argument is shooting themselves in the leg, the extra points are almost useless with current U availability, status is also rather useless if you are buying J anyway and other carriers often have a better J product.
If AY thinks I should pay J and not expect to be able to use my vouchers and points, I will happily purchase a revenue J ticket - on JAL.
Nov 14, 2019 | 7:04 am
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That is exactly the logic that some previously loyal members will follow.