Finnair launched service to the interior of China. Chongqing is one of the largest cities in the world while Xi’an is best known for the Terracotta Warriors.

Chongqing, China – Photo: Michael Gwyther-Jones, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• Sample to Chongqing
• October 3rd – 10th

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from September 24th – December 15th Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “ay+” on both the outbound and return fields to search only Finnair availability. Must purchase by June 11th.
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Partner Fare Class:

• W

Routing:

• JFK – HEL (Helsinki) – CKG (Chongqing) – HEL – JFK. Includes an overnight layover in Helsinki on the return.

Mileage:

• 16,558 miles or 5.4 cents per mile. Finnair is a member of the oneworld Alliance and American Airlines partner. This fare will earn 100% mileage with American. Provide the checkin staff with your American AAdvantage number to receive 100% credit

How to Book:

• Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Orbitz.com. Make sure “Additional search options” is selected then check “Narrow the search to my preferred airlines” and select Finnair to price this out.

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.2 CNY

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping
• How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges

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