Retro Review: Finnair Business Class, Stockholm-Helsinki

Finnair business class, Stockholm to Helsinki

Flight: AY644
Departure time in Stockholm (ARN): 8:40
Arrival time in Helsinki (HEL): 10:35
Aircraft: Airbus A320
Seat: 3A
Duration: 55m
Date of flight: September 25, 2013
* This is an award ticket, Business Class flight #30

Check-in, Desk 10, Arlanda Airport Terminal 2

The check in counters were already opened when we arrived at Terminal 2 of Stockholm Arlanda Airport. There were 2 check in desks: one for business class passengers and the other for economy.

Aurora Executive Lounge

A short visit to Aurora Executive Lounge.

Aircraft, Airbus A320

View of Finnair Airbus A320 from the gate.

Boarding, Gate 68

Boarding at Gate 68 was originally scheduled at 8:05 but due to late arrival of the aircraft from Helsinki, it was postponed to 8:40.

Business Class Cabin

The business class cabin has a total of 14 seats with a 3-3 configuration, with the middle seat being left vacant. The cabin had 6 passengers that day.

Seat 3A

Legroom

As it was a flight within Europe, there was no TV screen on the seat.

Dining

The breakfast consisted of plate of salad, cheese and croissant, yogurt and a cup of tea.

I love it when airlines partner with a local company for their tableware onboard. This cup is actually by Marimekko 👍

Lavatory

The lavatory was always kept clean.

CONCLUSION

Flying with Finnair for the first time did not disappoint me. The food was okay and the service was very friendly. Well, of course the flight was too short to really judge it. But since my connecting flight to London (yes, we were flying to London from Stockholm via Helsinki) was about 3 hours long, then I guess I would have to see more of what this airline could offer.