2021 promotions
Sep 6, 2021, 7:19 am
#196
Company Representative, Finnair
Join Date: Aug 2020
Programs: Finnair +
Posts: 38
I was sent an promo that promises 10k extra points on all J bookings ARN-BKK/HKT/MIA, ie on the new direct flights from ARN. (5k bonus on Y booking). Valid for all new bookings until SEP21.
However, promo-link leads to a page that does not indicate any bonus points, neither in text nor in T&C. Go figure.
YMMV, but I wanted to post it anyway.
However, promo-link leads to a page that does not indicate any bonus points, neither in text nor in T&C. Go figure.
YMMV, but I wanted to post it anyway.
Greetings
Ela
Sep 6, 2021, 11:33 am
#197
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: 14,178
Good to know.
Is there a T&C posted somewhere? Or can you give some details?
The email indicates any and all bookings made prior to 21.st sept are valid.
Are the points mentioned for oneway ARN-BKK/MIA/HKT or for return?
Does tickets in the reversed direction count?
Is there a "fly before" date?
What will happen if trip is rebooked (involutary or voluntary)?
Is there a T&C posted somewhere? Or can you give some details?
The email indicates any and all bookings made prior to 21.st sept are valid.
Are the points mentioned for oneway ARN-BKK/MIA/HKT or for return?
Does tickets in the reversed direction count?
Is there a "fly before" date?
What will happen if trip is rebooked (involutary or voluntary)?
Sep 7, 2021, 12:47 pm
#198
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: AY+ Platinum / FlyingBlue Gold
Posts: 835
Good to know.
Is there a T&C posted somewhere? Or can you give some details?
The email indicates any and all bookings made prior to 21.st sept are valid.
Are the points mentioned for oneway ARN-BKK/MIA/HKT or for return?
Does tickets in the reversed direction count?
Is there a "fly before" date?
What will happen if trip is rebooked (involutary or voluntary)?
Is there a T&C posted somewhere? Or can you give some details?
The email indicates any and all bookings made prior to 21.st sept are valid.
Are the points mentioned for oneway ARN-BKK/MIA/HKT or for return?
Does tickets in the reversed direction count?
Is there a "fly before" date?
What will happen if trip is rebooked (involutary or voluntary)?
Sep 10, 2021, 2:36 pm
#199
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: C2
Posts: 651
I have cleaned my AY account. Went all in on this - 20% promo with help of the 300k promo back in December. Quite pleased what I got for spring /summer 2022. Let's see how much I'll end up flying as scheduled.
For a family of 3 I got (current AY price)
HND (3x1100€)
KRK (3x233€)
NAP//FCO (can't price it app. 3x350€-ish)
OPO (3x411€)
Current price 6283€ from VAA.
Points spent 362k
+4SH vouchers for the HND 2 for 1.
Taxes 500€-ish.
(300k Promo 1832€)
For a family of 3 I got (current AY price)
HND (3x1100€)
KRK (3x233€)
NAP//FCO (can't price it app. 3x350€-ish)
OPO (3x411€)
Current price 6283€ from VAA.
Points spent 362k
+4SH vouchers for the HND 2 for 1.
Taxes 500€-ish.
(300k Promo 1832€)
Sep 11, 2021, 8:35 am
#200
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: TMP
Programs: AY+ Plat, SK Gold, BT VIP, Radisson Premium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 794
Sep 12, 2021, 12:15 am
#202
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,106
And just to show how it makes sense - HEL-LHR 10 days out would've been 400€+ Made the executive decision to use 25k +15€ for a one way C reward and the inbound in revenue Y-light for £177 - still expensive, but LHR taxes would make rewards unduly cash heavy. (the 8am LHR departure would have been nearly £100 cheaper, but the Mrs would have killed me if I booked her on that one)
Sep 12, 2021, 12:24 am
#203
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Helsinki-Vantaa APT, Finland
Programs: AY LUMO
Posts: 6,059
Sep 12, 2021, 9:34 am
#205
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,106
Sep 12, 2021, 10:32 am
#206
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Helsinki
Programs: AY+ Plat basic
Posts: 430
How would you describe the new BER lounge? My last experience from Tegel was really good: they had good warm sausages for hotdog and mehujää + ice cream. Those work really well in a lounge. Of course the hefe weizen is always good
Sep 12, 2021, 11:39 am
#207
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: AY+ Lumo, HH Diamond
Posts: 503
Ambiance, cleanliness, capacity for crowds: 4.5/5
Tarmac views: 5/5
Alcohol: 1/5
Food: 3.5/5
No ice cream. Interior decoration on par with the Al Mourjan, the food that is on offer is really good, but the offering is not very broad and this is the main downside of the lounge. Maybe after covid they will enhance after rethinking what their customers want (and I don't mean enhancing and rethinking a la AY). Anyway, an excellent lounge if you pay 88 eur for your return.
Sep 13, 2021, 5:49 am
#208
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,787
Sep 13, 2021, 5:55 am
#209
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: AY+ Lumo, HH Diamond
Posts: 503
Lot of non-alcoholic beer available in bottles. The only alcohol you can find is one tap of Becks, some awful wine, and 4 bottles of stronger drinks (like Campari bitter). I never drink strong alcohol or know anything about them but I'd still say the selection isn't good. The beer tap is adjusted to too high a pressure creating 70% foam and 30% beer. I used two glasses, first get the pressure and foam out, and then quickly switch to the actual glass you drink from. The beer still isn't that good. Contract lounges at MUC have the beer sorted out with great choices, and having alcoholic beer bottles would already help a lot.
Sep 13, 2021, 6:05 am
#210
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+ Platinum
Posts: 422
Bubbly wine is not visible in the BER lounge but you can get it, delivered to your table, by asking from the dragons.