Experiences of AY flights during COVID-19
Apr 22, 2022, 1:02 pm
#2251
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,660
Apr 24, 2022, 4:10 am
#2253
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,735
HEL felt very normal today. Most people have ditched the masks, actually I was surprised so few were wearing them. I hope this is my last flight masked, at least on AY, as the requirement ends tomorrow.
Apr 24, 2022, 1:03 pm
#2254
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,660
And I was able to board, too, without any covid docs. Only the attestation form was required. They had forms available at the gate, so no need to print it at home like I did.
HEL felt very normal today. Most people have ditched the masks, actually I was surprised so few were wearing them. I hope this is my last flight masked, at least on AY, as the requirement ends tomorrow.
HEL felt very normal today. Most people have ditched the masks, actually I was surprised so few were wearing them. I hope this is my last flight masked, at least on AY, as the requirement ends tomorrow.
Apr 25, 2022, 12:27 pm
#2255
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland / Estonia
Programs: AY+ Platinum, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, HH Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 6,525
TAY-HEL (45min flight time) is zero service concept. Not even water/juice. Crew sitting in 18AB relaxing during the flight. Why not make some money and sell some beers?
Apr 25, 2022, 4:24 pm
#2257
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Yea even pre-COVID in 2019 when I flew this route it was zero service also. Doesn't surprise me that the status quo has been maintained even now lol!
Apr 25, 2022, 5:20 pm
#2258
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,660
Apr 27, 2022, 12:50 pm
#2259
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 383
And I was able to board, too, without any covid docs. Only the attestation form was required. They had forms available at the gate, so no need to print it at home like I did.
HEL felt very normal today. Most people have ditched the masks, actually I was surprised so few were wearing them. I hope this is my last flight masked, at least on AY, as the requirement ends tomorrow.
HEL felt very normal today. Most people have ditched the masks, actually I was surprised so few were wearing them. I hope this is my last flight masked, at least on AY, as the requirement ends tomorrow.
Apr 27, 2022, 6:32 pm
#2261
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Yes masks are optional on AY depending on the country of travel. So for example masks are required on AY flights to/from Italy but not required to/from UK for example.
Apr 27, 2022, 11:53 pm
#2262
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 255
I kinda like the row by row deboarding idea, as it feels like it speeds up the deboarding especially in ATRs versus the anarchy deboarding model. However, I suspect it only feels quicker because of where I usually sit and doesn't really speed up deboarding. 😆
Apr 28, 2022, 12:27 am
#2263
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: 7,944
I honestly dont understand why ay at a time they NEED MONEY and EXTRA REVENUE dont sell onboard! Even short route every other airline manages to sell but ay cant? Ok Tallinn I can understand but the rest surely possible.... even for ay...
They could sell it as a job saving measure if unions push back about extra work?
They could easily also try a presell feature, easily pintable on BP for instance making it super fast and easy onboard no need for cash or cards.... Just saying one euro more from each pax adds up... my commercial side coming out again 😀😀😀 but does NOT seem like they want to gain more...
They could sell it as a job saving measure if unions push back about extra work?
They could easily also try a presell feature, easily pintable on BP for instance making it super fast and easy onboard no need for cash or cards.... Just saying one euro more from each pax adds up... my commercial side coming out again 😀😀😀 but does NOT seem like they want to gain more...
Apr 28, 2022, 12:35 am
#2264
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,591
I honestly dont understand why ay at a time they NEED MONEY and EXTRA REVENUE dont sell onboard! Even short route every other airline manages to sell but ay cant? Ok Tallinn I can understand but the rest surely possible.... even for ay...
They could sell it as a job saving measure if unions push back about extra work?
They could easily also try a presell feature, easily pintable on BP for instance making it super fast and easy onboard no need for cash or cards.... Just saying one euro more from each pax adds up... my commercial side coming out again 😀😀😀 but does NOT seem like they want to gain more...
They could sell it as a job saving measure if unions push back about extra work?
They could easily also try a presell feature, easily pintable on BP for instance making it super fast and easy onboard no need for cash or cards.... Just saying one euro more from each pax adds up... my commercial side coming out again 😀😀😀 but does NOT seem like they want to gain more...
Sustainability dep says: You must stop selling alcohol because we dont want image brand of drynk finns flying and removing alcohol saves CO2 as planes fly lighter! Same with meat, replace it with salads!
Sales dep says: we lose revenue what we need if we do that. What shall we sell then to get ancillaries, the basic flight is too price sensitive?
Sustainability dep says: Sell them CO2 offset! Flygskam! Sell them points! Sell them good nights wishes by the purser! You must use your imagination! Tell the pursers to remove that silly plat-talk but instead sell it as nice sleepwish for 10€. 20€ for a goodnight prayer! 30€ for a wakep for breakfast!
Apr 28, 2022, 8:19 am
#2265
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: 14,165
No problem!
Sustainability department has already come up with a number of things that can be sold onboard. None of the items releases extra CO2.
Ordinary Plat-talk: 5€
Heartwarm plat talk: 10 €
Plat-chat-deluxe: 15€
Being asked meal preference first: 10€
Actually getting the meal chosen above: +10€
1 hour of no nagging about putting mask on: 5€
Entire flight nag-free: 50€ (30€ for plats, free of charge for lumos)
Sustainability department has already come up with a number of things that can be sold onboard. None of the items releases extra CO2.
Ordinary Plat-talk: 5€
Heartwarm plat talk: 10 €
Plat-chat-deluxe: 15€
Being asked meal preference first: 10€
Actually getting the meal chosen above: +10€
1 hour of no nagging about putting mask on: 5€
Entire flight nag-free: 50€ (30€ for plats, free of charge for lumos)
