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This Underrated Airline Has a Sauna in Its Lounge — Plus Especially Comfortable Business-class Seats
05.09.2024 - 00:40 / travelandleisure.com
Sometimes, unconventional works.
Finnair may not be the first choice for US travelers headed abroad. However, the Helsinki-based carrier should certainly be in the conversation. First off, the favorable geographic location of Finland’s capital makes it relatively easy for travelers to connect from the US East Coast to parts of Eastern Europe and Asia. (And that’s not to mention how seamless it is to transfer at Helsinki Airport.)
In addition, Finnair has an excellent premium product, and I got to sample it on a recent flight between Los Angeles and Helsinki. The airline’s latest business class seat, dubbed the AirLounge, is not only one of the more unique seats flying today, but it’s also incredibly comfortable.
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I can talk about the local Finnish touches, from the colorful Merimekko-branded amenity kits and pillow to the stunning Iittala glassware, but it’s the love-it-or-hate-it non-reclining seat that captures travelers’ attention.
That’s right, Finnair flies a business seat on long-haul international flights—like on my 12-hour transatlantic journey—that doesn’t recline in the traditional sense.
Here’s what the experience was like, including a stop at the Finnair Platinum Wing Lounge, where weary travelers can sweat it out inside one of the world’s only in-airport saunas.
Finnair has perhaps one of the most unexpected features in an airport lounge. Flyers can experience Finnish sauna culture without ever leaving the airport.
The sauna is hidden in plain sight within the airline’s Platinum Wing Lounge. It’s not particularly well marked, and guests who aren’t in the know may never notice it. When entering the lounge, the sauna is located to your left through separate male and female changing rooms.
Unfortunately, the Platinum Wing Lounge isn’t open to every business-class traveler. The space is reserved for top-tier Finnair elites and Oneworld Emerald frequent flyers. I was able to gain access thanks to my status with American Airlines, another Oneworld member carrier. (Non-elite travelers with lounge access are directed to the standard Finnair Lounge.)
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I strolled into the male changing room to begin participating in one of Finland’s oldest traditions. The space features lockers deep enough to stow a small roller board along with two showers stocked with L:a Bruket amenities. I undressed, wrapped myself in a large towel, and opened the door to the sauna.
It’s not a huge space; perhaps three other guests can join in before it gets uncomfortably crowded. Thankfully, most of the time, it’s empty. The sauna is undoubtedly a cool novelty and not a bad way to pass time between flights. (Pro tip: grab an ice-cold drink from the bar and bring it
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