Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Blue1 shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Blue1 offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Blue1 at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Blue1? Wrong! If the Blue1 is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Blue1 then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Blue1? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Blue1 and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Blue1 wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Blue1 then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Blue1 site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Blue1, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Blue1, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox_Airline |airline=Blue1|logo=Blue1_logo.svg|logo_size=150px|IATA=KF|ICAO=BLF|callsign=BLUEFIN|parent=
SAS Group, [Finland)
Mats Jansson ([CEO SAS Group)]|focus_cities=
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport|lounge=Scandinavian Lounge|alliance=[Star Alliance based in [Helsinki, Finland. It is a
regional airline feeding into the
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) network via
Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen from five cities in Finland. It also operates services from Helsinki to domestic destinations as well as to several cities in Europe. Its main base is
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, with hubs at
Stockholm-Arlanda AirportFlight International 27 March 2007.
History
The airline was established in 1987 and started operations in 1988 as
Air Botnia. It was purchased by SAS in January 1998. In January 2004, when the first low cost regional airline in Finland,
Flying Finn (airline) went bankrupt, the airline was rebranded as Blue1. It started flights within a few months to the most profitable destinations of Flying Finn. First destination was Oulu, later came Kuopio, Rovaniemi and Vaasa.
It became the first regional member of
Star Alliance on 3 November
2004. In 2006 the airline opened up new routes to 11 European destinations.
Destinations
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Athens (Athens International Airport, "Eleftherios Venizelos")
- Hungary
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam (Amsterdam Schiphol Airport)
- Norway
- Poland
- Spain
- Barcelona (Barcelona International Airport)
- Sweden
- Gothenburg (Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport)
- Stockholm (Stockholm-Arlanda Airport)
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- London (London Stansted Airport)
Airport.
Fleet
The Blue1 fleet includes the following aircraft as of
April 2007:
{]|align=center|7|align=center|84|Short - medium range|OH-SAP is the last built British Airliner (so far)|-|
BAe 146|align=center|2|align=center|99|Short - medium range|OH-SAN is the last built RJ-100|-|
McDonnell Douglas MD-80/MD-90|align=center|3|align=center|166|Medium range|Ex SAS aircrafts|-|}
Retired fleet
{| class="sortable wikitable"|+ Blue1 / Air Botnia retired fleet|-!Type!Years!Routes!Notes|-|[Saab 2000|1998-2001|||-|[Saab 340|1993-1998|||-|[Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante|1987-1988|||-|}
Cabin
Domestic
One classsandwiches and drinks are available for purchase from "Cafe1".
Europe
Economy Classsandwiches and drinks are available for purchase from "Cafe1".
on short flights to Sweden; cinamon roll and coffee is served free of charge.
Economy Extrafast-track at the Security at some European airports,
lounge access to passengers travelling in C,D and J classes, a three-course cold meal or cold breakfast is served
External links
References
{{Infobox_Airline |airline=Blue1|logo=Blue1_logo.svg|logo_size=150px|IATA=KF|ICAO=BLF|callsign=BLUEFIN|parent=
SAS Group, [Finland)
Mats Jansson ([CEO SAS Group)]|focus_cities=
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport|lounge=Scandinavian Lounge|alliance=[Star Alliance based in [Helsinki, Finland. It is a
regional airline feeding into the
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) network via Stockholm,
Oslo and
Copenhagen from five cities in Finland. It also operates services from Helsinki to domestic destinations as well as to several cities in
Europe. Its main base is
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, with hubs at
Stockholm-Arlanda AirportFlight International 27 March 2007.
History
The airline was established in 1987 and started operations in 1988 as
Air Botnia. It was purchased by SAS in January 1998. In January 2004, when the first low cost regional airline in Finland,
Flying Finn (airline) went bankrupt, the airline was rebranded as Blue1. It started flights within a few months to the most profitable destinations of Flying Finn. First destination was Oulu, later came Kuopio, Rovaniemi and Vaasa.
It became the first regional member of Star Alliance on
3 November 2004. In 2006 the airline opened up new routes to 11 European destinations.
Destinations
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Berlin (Tegel International Airport)
- Hamburg (Hamburg Airport)
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Milan (Malpensa International Airport)
- Rome (Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport)
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Warsaw (Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport)
- Spain
- Sweden
- Gothenburg (Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport)
- Stockholm (Stockholm-Arlanda Airport)
- Switzerland
- Zürich (Zürich International Airport)
- United Kingdom
- London (London Stansted Airport)
Airport.
Fleet
The Blue1 fleet includes the following aircraft as of
April 2007:
{]|align=center|7|align=center|84|Short - medium range|OH-SAP is the last built British Airliner (so far)|-|
BAe 146|align=center|2|align=center|99|Short - medium range|OH-SAN is the last built RJ-100|-|
McDonnell Douglas MD-80/MD-90|align=center|3|align=center|166|Medium range|Ex SAS aircrafts|-|}
Retired fleet
{| class="sortable wikitable"|+ Blue1 / Air Botnia retired fleet|-!Type!Years!Routes!Notes|-|[Saab 2000|1998-2001|||-|[Saab 340|1993-1998|||-|[Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante|1987-1988|||-|}
Cabin
Domestic
One classsandwiches and drinks are available for purchase from "Cafe1".
Europe
Economy Classsandwiches and drinks are available for purchase from "Cafe1".
on short flights to Sweden; cinamon roll and coffee is served free of charge.
Economy Extrafast-track at the Security at some European airports,
lounge access to passengers travelling in C,D and J classes, a three-course cold meal or cold breakfast is served
External links
References