FINNAIR's CONFUSING $400 BUSINESS CLASS!

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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Finnair.

Class: Business Class
Route: Dubai (DXB) to Helsinki (HEL)
Plane: Airbus A350-900

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[Canleaf]

16:39 My parents told me the same: "We will fly eco class and if you want travel business class later, you will have to earn it.", when we flew Air Transat and I was eyeing the Club Class, Air Transat's business class offering. Now I am traveling on my own and I often end up with biz class or first class with the Deutsche Bahn.

[charlielataif]

I personally like the loo when it has a window because often I don't have a window seat and it is nice to sometimes get a view.

[omara]

Finnair doesn’t consider Dubai as a “long haul destination”, therefore service on board is the same as on European routes. Economy class doesn’t have meal service on HEL-DXB, which doesn’t make sense as it is a 6h30 flight on a wide body jet…

[mv]

Hyvää päivää Josh!! Thanks for the review, I always enjoy the rare reviews of my national carrier. I also took this exact flight a few weeks back, and yes, like you found out at the hotel the flight is classified as a European flight. That’s why only one meal option, no predeparture drink, economy blanket etc. I do remember also flying this route on the A321, and compared to that this is much preferred. But still, Finnair does have quite a lot of options to customize your trip online, where you’re able to for example order a vegetarian meal etc, to ensure you get what you like. In real long haul business class, I’ve been presented with predep. drinks, paper menus, real blankets, lots of food options etc. Maybe some day you’ll try Finnair’s marketing tactic, which is the ”shortest route from Asia to Europe” and try again?
Thanks again for the review, I agree it was a bit of a bizzarre experience but I still hope you had a good impression atleast of the crew, and ofcourse that you enjoyed Helsinki;) When you come back, you should definetly visit Lapland!! Looking forward to that review:)

[ultimateflop]

Finnair is one of the very few western airlines that is willing to expand into popular Asian destinations and offers long haul service with no competition, like Busan, Fukuoka, Sapporo etc

[mhdickson]

Travelled Finnair in 2018 long haul, full menus, welcome drinks, etc. the lounge in Helsinki is really nice. I like how they’re noticeably different from other airlines, the Scandinavian feel I guess. Def recommend trying them again.

[MARANMANIC]

Your review is Politely brutal :) and realistic with granular detailing. A rare combination keep it up :D

[MinuteCMO]

One thing that the review omitted - and I think it’s worth sharing - Finnair’s A350 business class has an incredibly narrow footwell. It makes sleeping difficult for people who are 6 feet tall or more because there is really only one position where both of your feet will fit. So if you want to turn, it’s hard and you will likely wake up every time. It’s a good airline and a good product overall (normally better than what is shown in this review), but if you value good sleep and you are tall, be aware.

[worldaviationk]

I just flew Finnair from Seoul to Helsinki, all day flight. Had the whole row to myself for sleeping. Cabin crew were friendly

[stevejones]

The pack on the seatbelt is an airbag to allow aircraft to meet what is known as Head Impact Criteria (HIC)

[seantravel]

No issue with kids in business...if they have been taught how to behave in public. I have kids and they have flown business a couple of times...they never made loud noises or ran around the plane! Just like parents who allow their kids to run around restaurants, etc. I prefer the 787. Great review!

[haidaraziz]

Josh, your videos literally keep me entertained and fascinated with aviation. Thank you for all of your hard work❤️

[candytoo]

I love Finnair! Used them for 20 yrs. Back and forth to Canada. Children seemed well behaved to me. LOL

[EUROGEORGIA]

Josh, that's not entirely regular flight. That's package charter for Aurinkomatkat (Suntours). They sale seats on normal finnair booking system, but generally speaking it's holiday charter pretty much same as TUI for example and service option is very limited. What I'm trying to say that it's not typical business class experience you've normally would get on regular service. This also explains low fare for business class.

[kawangkwok]

Before base: Singapore
1 year base: Dubai
Coming base: Finland
Future base: North Pole?

[seank]

Thank you josh for sharing another vlog with us

[mayeewong]

My son never ran or wandered around on flights even when he was very young and travelling in the economy class. It is how parents teach their children. I always reminded him to be polite to the crew and not cause inconvenience to other travellers as they needed to rest on planes. He remembered and did appropriately.

[arsiqarsiq]

You are my favorite travel blogger. I like your reviews and your humor.

[SimonJArthur]

Welcome to Helsinki, Josh :) Today is actually the opening day for the beautiful new departures/arrivals hall of Terminal 2 at Helsinki airport, so a great day to upload this review!