Finnair is selling 200,000 Avios for $2,170 through November 16, 2026, bundled with 20,000 status points. The Avios can purchase business class awards on Finnair, British Airways, or Qatar Airways. The status points provide a shortcut to Finnair Gold status, which equals oneworld Sapphire and grants access to American Airlines Flagship lounges on domestic flights.
Buyers must have joined Finnair Plus before October 30 and maintain at least 50 Avios in their account. The sale resets the annual purchase allowance, permitting up to 200,000 Avios even for those who reached the normal limit.
Pricing improves at scale. The best rate is 1.085 cents per Avios for purchases of 100,000 or more. The purchase generates tier points equal to 10% of Avios bought. A 120,000-point purchase reaches about 1.059 cents per Avios after milestone rewards.
Finnair Gold requires 45,000 tier points. Starting from zero, buying the maximum 200,000 Avios generates 20,000 tier points. Converting 22,500 Avios adds another 22,500 tier points via Finnair's exchange feature, which costs a €10 fee and allows one exchange per personal tracking period at three Avios per tier point. This approach leaves a 17,500-point shortfall that requires flight earnings.
Existing Gold members face an easier renewal. Buying 200,000 Avios plus converting 67,500 Avios generates 42,500 tier points toward the 45,000 required, needing only 2,500 from flying.
Gold status includes oneworld business class lounge access, four Finnair upgrade benefits covering economy-to-business upgrades, and additional baggage allowances. Admirals Club and Alaska Lounge access also come with the status. One guest may accompany you to lounges.
Capital One rewards transfer directly to Finnair at 1:1. British Airways and Qatar Airways Avios can also transfer to Finnair without fees.