Thread: Late summer U.S. to Finland

Google flights is a great way to find out who goes where you want to fly. Nonstop if you can get it. I second ddagencylv's rules 1-3 (though I often check a bag) and will add: have a plan A, plan B, plan C and plan D. Always. The one rule of non revving that never changes is that things will rarely go according to plan A. Be flexible! Another important rule is to a)never nonrev on any trip you are not willing to scrap. Basically if you must be there, buy a ticket. An addendum to rule number 3 is don't crowd the gate agent. They have a lot to do and will do their best to clear you as quickly as possible. Have your stuff ready so when they do clear you, you are able to grab and board asap. Airlines will not take a delay for a nonrev.
Peak tourist season means you must be extra flexible. You may make it on your first try or it may take several days to get there. Be prepared for that. Traveling on Sunday is harder than traveling on a Tuesday afternoon. Research the market and know if it is a business heavy market (meaning Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday are tougher) or a leisure market (meaning Thursday, Friday and Sunday are tougher).