Finnair offers exception for skipping bus segments to save on airfare

While skipping the first segment of an airline itinerary typically results in the cancellation of all subsequent flights, Finnair offers a specific exception regarding its bus connections. Travelers can book a bus connection from Tampere or Turku to Helsinki airport and choose not to use the bus segment without jeopardizing their connecting flight.

This exception allows for greater flexibility and potential cost savings, as originating travel from those specific locations may be cheaper than direct routes. Historically, travelers used similar methods with paper tickets to bypass expensive segments, though modern electronic itineraries generally restrict such practices to the final segment of a reservation.