Finnair long-haul flights make stopovers due to strike causing fuel shortage at Helsinki
Finnair's long-haul flights from Finland are making stopovers in European cities to refuel amidst a strike affecting fuel supply. The airline's flights to destinations...
Challenges and opportunities: Finnair’s February 2024 traffic performance amidst strikes and cargo growth
In February 2024, Finnair faced a 2.3% decrease in passenger numbers compared to the same month in 2023, attributed to a two-day political strike...
Finnair starts weighing volunteer passengers at Helsinki gate
Finnair is conducting a trial at its Helsinki Airport hub, where volunteer passengers are being weighed at the departure gate along with their carry-on...
Finnair reports marginal passenger growth despite weather challenges in January 2024
Finnair experienced a 0.4% increase in passenger numbers in January 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, despite facing adverse weather conditions.The overall...
Finnair chooses WFS for comprehensive cargo handling services in Paris CDG
Finnair has partnered with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, to handle cargo services at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport....
Finnair to cancel approximately 550 flights due to political strike in Finland on 1–2 February
Finnair is set to cancel around 550 flights on February 1-2, 2024, due to a political strike announced by several employee unions in Finland...
Finnair prepares for air traffic disruptions caused by 48-hour strikes in Finland
Finnair is preparing for air traffic disruptions due to a 48-hour political industrial action announced by several trade unions in Finland on February 1-2,...
Finnair adds flights to Nordic holiday destinations for the peak summer season: additional flights to Bodø and Trondheim in Norway, to Ivalo, Kittilä and Kuusamo in Finland and to Visby in Sweden
Finnair is expanding its summer flight offerings to popular Nordic holiday destinations in response to increased demand from European and Asian travellers. The additional...
Finnair starts flights to Tartu, Estonia, European culture capital 2024
Finnair is set to launch a year-round service to Tartu (TAY) in Southern Estonia starting March 31, 2024. The route will connect Tartu to...
Increase in Finnair passenger numbers year-on-year and month-on-month, on-time performance impacted by severe weather conditions
In December 2023, Finnair experienced an increase in passenger traffic, carrying 878,200 passengers, up by 5.4% from December 2022 and 8.2% from November 2023....
On the back of strengthened financial position, Finnair acquired six previously leased Airbus A321 aircraft
Finnair's successful 570 million euro rights issue in November 2023 bolstered its financial standing, enabling the purchase of six Airbus A321 aircraft previously on...
Finnair in November 2023: Passenger growth amid seasonal shifts and regional challenges
The November 2023 report from Finnair shows an 8.1% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same period last year, although it's 11.8% lower...
Finnair to resume flights to Nagoya, Japan, and expand winter 2024 traffic programme
Finnair is expanding its flight offerings for 2024. They are reintroducing two weekly flights to Nagoya, Japan, starting on May 30, 2024, alongside their...
Finnair reports 6.2% increase in passenger numbers in October
In October 2023, Finnair reported an increase in passenger traffic compared to the same month in 2022. They carried 920,400 passengers, which was 6.2%...
Finnair renews the cabins of its Embraer fleet
Finnair will renew the cabins of its Embraer aircraft in the coming years. The renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior...
Finnair flight to Doha had to return to gate at Stockholm Arlanda for unruly passenger
Finnair flight AY1983, operated by Airbus A330-300 reg. OH-LTP, bound for Doha from Stockholm Arlanda, had to return to the gate on 12 September...
Close to one million passengers (+10.1%) and solid passenger load factor for Finnair in August
In August, Finnair carried 969,800 passengers, which was 10.1% more than in August 2022 but 8.7% less than in July 2023.August passenger traffic figures...
Finnair starts flights between Rovaniemi, Finland, and Tromsø, Norway
Finnair is improving travel connections in the Arctic region by launching direct flights between Rovaniemi, Finland, and Tromsø, Norway, starting in December.
"The Arctic nature...
Finnair CEO Topi Manner leaves the company to join Elisa Corporation
Finnair’s CEO, Topi Manner, has given notice of his resignation from the company to join Elisa Corporation as their new CEO, starting at the...
Finnair’s loyalty programme flies into a new era with Avios
Finnair's loyalty programme, Finnair Plus, is undergoing a significant transformation by adopting Avios as its new loyalty currency starting in early 2024. Collaborating with...