Hey guys, I need some advice. Next month, I’m flying to Japan with Finnair. I’ve got a short layover in Helsinki before embarking on the long 13-hour journey to Japan. Unfortunately, there are no business upgrades available for the long flight, which is a bummer because I was hoping for some extra comfort to help with my flying jitters. But hey, what can you do when it’s not available, right?
However, there is an option to upgrade for the 2.5-hour flight to Helsinki for 109€. The upgrade includes priority handling on the ground and access to the lounge. Now, here’s the thing – is it worth shelling out the extra cash for these ground benefits? I mean, getting to use the lounge twice, once at the starting airport and then in Helsinki, is already valued at around 70€. Add in the priority handling to zip through queues faster… it’s definitely tempting.
So, what do you guys think? Is it worth it to go for the 109€ upgrade primarily for the perks on the ground? And here’s another thing on my mind – will I really have access to both lounges? I’ve heard a rumor that as long as you have one business flight during your journey, you can access lounges at all the airports. But I’m not sure if that’s actually the case. Can anyone confirm this for me?
Thanks a bunch in advance for your insights!