New AY ticket types from 31MAR20 . should we be worried ?
Jun 16, 2020, 11:36 pm
#331
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: C2
Programs: AY ex-Lumo, TK Elite, BT VIP, ITA Executive
Posts: 1,157
This has already been corrected for quite a while.
Jun 17, 2020, 12:03 am
#332
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Prsidentielle
Posts: 1,445
Unfortunately not. These special prices are for a very limited timeframe. It would require better earnings overall within OW or some status challenge (even from another alliance would be okay). Starting from scratch makes it unattractive, taken I have lots of OW bookings mainly with BA and AA coming up. It would require more longterm planning.
Okay, good to know.
I sent a message to BAEC that they need to fix their public data on Avios and tier points. It's still showing wrong in their calculator and I couldn't find with the search an answer on FT.
Okay, good to know.
I sent a message to BAEC that they need to fix their public data on Avios and tier points. It's still showing wrong in their calculator and I couldn't find with the search an answer on FT.
Jun 17, 2020, 12:19 am
#333
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 8,046
Unfortunately not. These special prices are for a very limited timeframe. It would require better earnings overall within OW or some status challenge (even from another alliance would be okay). Starting from scratch makes it unattractive, taken I have lots of OW bookings mainly with BA and AA coming up. It would require more longterm planning.
Okay, good to know. I sent a message to BAEC that they need to fix their public data on Avios and tier points. It's still showing wrong in their calculator and I couldn't find with the search an answer on FT.
Okay, good to know.
I sent a message to BAEC that they need to fix their public data on Avios and tier points. It's still showing wrong in their calculator and I couldn't find with the search an answer on FT.if times right you can go from Basic to Plat quite painlessly even without a challenge..
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2-3 J trips and award point exchange and there you are with the right timing the status is valid for 2 years
in that regard AY+ can be a easy switch
Jun 17, 2020, 5:56 am
#335
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Prsidentielle
Posts: 1,445
I shall blame you now for me booking a Spear Air/Keihsmatkat styled hop to AGP for 280 TPs and being nasty against government advice/recommendation. 
I count on what on22cz said regarding the BAEC TPs. This ticket was cheaper than the old AGP run for approx. 500 .
My guess the Sla VIP at AGP will be open by the time I fly, so even with the sandwich for over a 4 hour flight, I can at least eat something in advance. Plus there's BK upstairs anyway, would the lounge be closed.
I was supposed to be grounded until November, but these fares were indeed tempting. Too bad LIS isn't so discounted now, would've liked to do it instead. This trip will be my first flights since arriving from FCO in February with AY. Truth to be told, I booked this as it will secure me BAEC GGL, unless a lot changes during the summer and fall in terms of aviation, travel etc.
I count on what on22cz said regarding the BAEC TPs. This ticket was cheaper than the old AGP run for approx. 500 . My guess the Sla VIP at AGP will be open by the time I fly, so even with the sandwich for over a 4 hour flight, I can at least eat something in advance. Plus there's BK upstairs anyway, would the lounge be closed.
I was supposed to be grounded until November, but these fares were indeed tempting. Too bad LIS isn't so discounted now, would've liked to do it instead. This trip will be my first flights since arriving from FCO in February with AY. Truth to be told, I booked this as it will secure me BAEC GGL, unless a lot changes during the summer and fall in terms of aviation, travel etc.
Jul 21, 2020, 1:46 pm
#339
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: OUL
Programs: AY
Posts: 58
Not sure if this is the correct thread (maybe AY IT related issue?) but anyway on my recent trip I didn't get correct earnings from domestics legs. Transaction history showed only 100% earnings in economy flex (ticket class B). I had to contact CS and tell that I was expecting 150% earnings. Janica confirmed that I was right and speculated that this problem has something to do with the new ticket types. She promised to take care of the issue and within one day the earnings were corrected.
Jul 21, 2020, 1:59 pm
#340
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,981
Not sure if this is the correct thread (maybe AY IT related issue?) but anyway on my recent trip I didn't get correct earnings from domestics legs. Transaction history showed only 100% earnings in economy flex (ticket class B). I had to contact CS and tell that I was expecting 150% earnings. Janica confirmed that I was right and speculated that this problem has something to do with the new ticket types. She promised to take care of the issue and within one day the earnings were corrected.
Aug 6, 2020, 6:20 am
#341
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: 14,229
I don't really agree with Finnair's usage of "flexible" in the new ticket types. Refund is now only 50% of fare and for cancellation after departure only 20%. The old fixed J ticket had 75% refund...
Apr 3, 2021, 3:58 am
#342
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,074
Something new for me popped up. Never seen ticket type Economy Senior before:
And then when finishing this booking it goes to Economy Campaign Classic.
Well, the fare is for wealthy Seniors anyway.
And then when finishing this booking it goes to Economy Campaign Classic.
Well, the fare is for wealthy Seniors anyway.
Jun 11, 2021, 1:20 am
#344
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,074
New ticket type Business Light (BLIGHT, booking codes J C D R I) is on sale from 15JUN21 on some Asian routes (excl Siberian (and Atlantic) cartel routes)
150% AY points accrual, no services, no priority. No affection on AY Plus benefits
Ticket type Business Flex is 250% AY points.
Lets wait now something official news.
150% AY points accrual, no services, no priority. No affection on AY Plus benefits
Our Business Light ticket works best when the customer wants to travel comfortable and light, with carry-on baggage only. The Light ticket cannot be changed after booking nor can tickets be refunded. With the Light ticket, the customer enjoys the comfort and added personal space as well as the service of our Business Class cabin, without the priority services, wifi and lounge access included in other ticket types Classic and Flex. For a fee, checked baggage can be added and the ticket further tailored with all our available travel extras at any time.
Lets wait now something official news.
Last edited by OH-LGG; Jun 11, 2021 at 1:25 am
Jun 11, 2021, 2:19 am
#345
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,822
Well, 150 % of course isn't good, but this does give status pax more value when travelling in J. You can book Light but still receive a seat assignment, free wifi and a piece of luggage + priority + lounge access.
The big question is, of course, what the price point is like. If Light costs the same as the cheapest J fare used to, then this is a turn for the worse.
The big question is, of course, what the price point is like. If Light costs the same as the cheapest J fare used to, then this is a turn for the worse.