Finnair J ex-BKK to Europe from AU$2000

[annielee]

Found the promotion via Google flights, and some prices are quite attractive..
Book by 5th September and travel by 30-06-17

https://www.finnair.com/th/gb/flight-offers-europe

 

[madrooster]

New York isn't listed but BKK/JFK return is just under $3000 AUD as well.

 

[annielee]

any reviews on finnair?? I'm really interested to buy for next april travel..
bkk-sto-cph-bkk.. and it can earn qantas sc as well...

 

[Mattg]

any reviews on finnair?? I'm really interested to buy for next april travel..
bkk-sto-cph-bkk.. and it can earn qantas sc as well...

It's a good product. I would certainly consider paying for it at that price if I was planning a trip to Europe.

There are a number of Finnair reviews in the trip reports forum. This is one of them: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....s/syd-xbkk-hel-bud-vie-74046.html#post1396020

 

[annielee]

thanks for the reply @Mattg, i will be travelling with my 2 brothers, and I'm willing to pay for Biz class outright, but not my brothers :-(
do you know if the Norra air will get qantas SC as well ?? since i am planning to fly from BKK to (either BMA or ARN) and on return trip from CPH-xHEL-BKK...

 

[Mattg]

thanks for the reply @Mattg, i will be travelling with my 2 brothers, and I'm willing to pay for Biz class outright, but not my brothers :-(
do you know if the Norra air will get qantas SC as well ?? since i am planning to fly from BKK to (either BMA or ARN) and on return trip from CPH-xHEL-BKK...

I don't know for sure having never flown them, but I'm pretty sure you would earn QF SCs on Norra Air as it's a Finnair subsidiary and the flights appear to have AY flight numbers.

 

[annielee]

thanks again for your prompt reply @Mattg...
the hard part now is convincing my siblings to purchase J outright

I don't know for sure having never flown them, but I'm pretty sure you would earn QF SCs on Norra Air as it's a Finnair subsidiary and the flights appear to have AY flight numbers.

 

[mmchow]

thanks again for your prompt reply @Mattg...
the hard part now is convincing my siblings to purchase J outright

If they decide to stay on the back, what's stopping you flying upfront?

 

[Mattg]

thanks again for your prompt reply @Mattg...
the hard part now is convincing my siblings to purchase J outright

Tell them I said it's worth it

 

[annielee]

lol.. guess i can convince them by contributing monetary portion to the J class ticket..

Tell them I said it's worth it

 

[bjm76]

I am seriously looking at this. Does anyone know if the discounted Business fare on AY earns Business SCs with QFF or just Flexible Economy SCs? I tried to find the fare bucket on the Finnair website but couldnt find it anywhere, it just says Business Promotional.

 

[annielee]

if I'm not wrong, for business class, it will be earning Business SC.. so a return trip from BKK, at least 400SC..

I am seriously looking at this. Does anyone know if the discounted Business fare on AY earns Business SCs with QFF or just Flexible Economy SCs? I tried to find the fare bucket on the Finnair website but couldnt find it anywhere, it just says Business Promotional.

 

[annielee]

im also considering this deal.. can anyone confirm the SC earn rate ??

 

[clifford]

im also considering this deal.. can anyone confirm the SC earn rate ??

I flew BKK-HEL-CPH-HEL-BKK earlier this year in AY business promo (I class) and it earned 360 QF SC's in total.

 

[annielee]

@clifford, whats your take on the AY J class ?? izzit a fully flat bed seat ??

I flew BKK-HEL-CPH-HEL-BKK earlier this year in AY business promo (I class) and it earned 360 QF SC's in total.

 

[clifford]

@clifford, whats your take on the AY J class ?? izzit a fully flat bed seat ??

Yes, it's fully flat in a 1-2-1 configuration, quite comfy really. The on board service was OK without being outstanding, and I thought the meal choices were a little limited.

Also, the lounges in HEL tend to be quite crowded and have a limited range of food/drink, but for the price I'd definitely do the trip again on AY. The fare to Dublin looks particularly attractive, pity I'm booked up to the end of June next year.

 

[annielee]

thanks for your 'quick review' on the AY J product..

Yes, it's fully flat in a 1-2-1 configuration, quite comfy really. The on board service was OK without being outstanding, and I thought the meal choices were a little limited.

Also, the lounges in HEL tend to be quite crowded and have a limited range of food/drink, but for the price I'd definitely do the trip again on AY. The fare to Dublin looks particularly attractive, pity I'm booked up to the end of June next year.

 

[coriander]

Yes, it's fully flat in a 1-2-1 configuration, quite comfy really.

I'm looking at a visit to CPH later next year so thanks for the thumbnail review - it seems a good alternative to MEL-SYD-DXB-LHR-CPH.

 

[Timtammi]

I've done AY J twice to Europe ex Bkk over the last few years. They are good value and have good connections through HEL to most places in Europe.

 

[get me outta here]

I didn't look it up, but if J is on sale, and Y is not, that may make a difference. Helsinki is a lovely place in summer. I can recommend a hotel with free bikes to tootle around for a day.

thanks again for your prompt reply @Mattg...
the hard part now is convincing my siblings to purchase J outright