HEL T2 opens
Aug 30, 2022, 3:30 am
#211
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: TK *G, BA Gold
Posts: 592
One good thing about the new combined check-in hall is that you are not forced to walk through the tax free shop after security anymore. And if you are going to the non-schengen gates then there is a shorter route to the left immediately after security (I think signed "transfers") which everyone can take if you know to ignore the signs.
Once in the non-schengen part it's easier to avoid the tax free shop there as well, the shortcut on the left is open all the time now rather than having roll down screens that only the staff and crew can open - no more being told off if you try to follow the crew through the shortcut.
Once in the non-schengen part it's easier to avoid the tax free shop there as well, the shortcut on the left is open all the time now rather than having roll down screens that only the staff and crew can open - no more being told off if you try to follow the crew through the shortcut.
Aug 30, 2022, 3:38 am
#212
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,603
Aug 30, 2022, 4:08 am
#213
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
Programs: HH Diam, AY/AX/KQ/IHG/VISA Plat, SK/Bonvoy/Melia/Strawberry Gold, Radisson Prem, PP Prest
Posts: 2,266
One good thing about the new combined check-in hall is that you are not forced to walk through the tax free shop after security anymore. And if you are going to the non-schengen gates then there is a shorter route to the left immediately after security (I think signed "transfers") which everyone can take if you know to ignore the signs.
Once in the non-schengen part it's easier to avoid the tax free shop there as well, the shortcut on the left is open all the time now rather than having roll down screens that only the staff and crew can open - no more being told off if you try to follow the crew through the shortcut.
Once in the non-schengen part it's easier to avoid the tax free shop there as well, the shortcut on the left is open all the time now rather than having roll down screens that only the staff and crew can open - no more being told off if you try to follow the crew through the shortcut.
Aug 30, 2022, 6:25 am
#215
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,105
Big food court coming to HEL: https://www.finavia.fi/en/newsroom/2...lsinki-airport
So, more dining and shopping. Will this be enough to get people flying again?
So, more dining and shopping. Will this be enough to get people flying again?
PS - this is no joke, they already do this, check their website
PS 2 - the BUD-HEL flight last Friday had 100% LF, so maybe time to go back to 2 dailies?
Aug 30, 2022, 6:27 am
#216
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
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Posts: 14,105
According to Mrs Wilco I have a special, turbo speed level when I have my Rimowa behind me.
Sep 5, 2022, 6:39 am
#219
Ambassador: Finnair
Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,268
Sep 5, 2022, 6:44 am
#220
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: HappinesSMiles Silver
Posts: 545
On the contrary I've witnessed this summer massive queue in the evening due to late night asia departures and premium security being closed. Took more than 20 minutes to clear security at this "quiet" time.
Sep 5, 2022, 6:50 am
#221
Ambassador: Finnair
Join Date: May 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Lumo, BA Silver, HHonors Gold
Posts: 4,268
More than I expected, true, but now also the holiday season is closing and less families/unexperienced travelers with kids etc. around. They are really short on staff if they cannot handle whatever is left of the ”midnight wave..”
Sep 5, 2022, 6:59 am
#222
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: HappinesSMiles Silver
Posts: 545
20 minutes ”massive queue” in today’s airport world on the normal security? Ok😁
More than I expected, true, but now also the holiday season is closing and less families/unexperienced travelers with kids etc. around. They are really short on staff if they cannot handle whatever is left of the ”midnight wave..”
More than I expected, true, but now also the holiday season is closing and less families/unexperienced travelers with kids etc. around. They are really short on staff if they cannot handle whatever is left of the ”midnight wave..”
Sep 7, 2022, 12:16 am
#224
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
They report this week massive queues but is it just pravda?
gonna fly today, connecting with The sustainable bus with 1:50hrs and wondering what mess to expect.
and ofc my dykwia status wants to get proper loundge time
gonna fly today, connecting with The sustainable bus with 1:50hrs and wondering what mess to expect.
and ofc my dykwia status wants to get proper loundge time
Sep 7, 2022, 3:41 am
#225
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
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Posts: 8,749