They also keep the weight down on the delivery flight so it can comfortably make it all the way. So fewer/ no pax or luggage

In addition to all the above, I'm guessing you purchased the cheapest economy fare which would presumably come with a bunch of restrictions on changes as well as change fees. The only person/company you could talk to is Amex Travel - the airlines paid them commission so they don't have to deal wi...

Originally Posted by madmat777 Still always love the idea of flying on the 747 and sad to see them go. Sitting in the back of F gave an amazing view during taxi and take-off. And sitting in the front of F you could heard the nose wheel skids bring the spinning wheels to a stop in the wheel well.

This is a tourist route primarily so the reliability issues of an older aircraft are arguably less important - might actually be a good fit for the ageing birds.

The Helsinki 'eye' (ie, the Ferris wheel) has one car that's a sauna so you can mix saunas and sightseeing :) Also, there is a sauna at HEL with access from the Finnair non-Schengen lounges.