Finnair to launch daily Helsinki–Melbourne flights via Bangkok in October 2026
Finnair is expanding its long-haul network with the launch of a new daily service to Melbourne, Australia, starting in October 2026. This marks Finnair’s...
Finnair reintroduces Swedish greetings after passenger backlash
Finnair has reinstated Swedish-language greetings on all flights, reversing a decision taken earlier this year that had drawn widespread criticism. The airline confirmed that...
Finnair reports steady November traffic as North Atlantic demand rises
Finnair’s traffic figures for November 2025 show broadly stable performance, with notable strength on North Atlantic routes offsetting declines elsewhere. The airline carried 893,200...
Finnair expands with 12 new European routes for Summer 2026 and direct Lapland flights from Brussels, Paris and Zurich for Winter 2026
Finnair is significantly expanding its European network for 2026, adding 12 new destinations and reintroducing direct flights from three major European cities to Finnish...
Finnair sets record for Thailand flights in Winter 2026 – More services to Bangkok, direct flights to Krabi return
Finnair will operate a record 25 weekly flights to Thailand during the winter 2026 season, marking its strongest-ever schedule to the country.
The carrier will...
Finnair to restore full A321 fleet by end of October after seat cover safety check
Finnair has announced that all eight of its grounded Airbus A321 aircraft will return to service by the end of October, following the replacement...
Finnair cancels dozens of flights after grounding eight Airbus A321 aircraft over seat safety inspections
Finnair has temporarily suspended operations of eight Airbus A321 aircraft, forcing the airline to cancel around 20 flights per day this week. The decision...
Finnair traffic stable in September 2025, but North Atlantic and domestic routes weaken
Finnair carried 1.01 million passengers in September 2025, matching last year’s level, with strong growth in Asian routes—especially to Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya—and modest...
Finnair launches industry-first ancillary combos powered by modern retailing
Finnair has become the first airline in the world to introduce ancillary combos, or bundled add-on services, enabled by Amadeus’s modern retailing technology. The...
Finnair August 2025 traffic results: passenger numbers pass one million, load factor stable amid capacity growth
Finnair carried 1.1 million passengers in August 2025, up 3.2% year-on-year, with strong growth in North Atlantic and Asian routes. European traffic also rose...
Finnair adds four Southern European routes for summer 2026
Finnair will expand its Southern European network in summer 2026 with new scheduled flights to Catania, Florence and Valencia, plus seasonal services to Kos,...
Finnair plane damaged in ground collision at Helsinki Airport, no injuries reported
Finnair flight AY1175 bound for Gdansk (ATR72-500 registered OH-ATE) was involved in an accident at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Saturday morning when its propeller struck...
Finnair stabilises operations in July 2025 with strong long-haul growth despite passenger and cargo declines
Finnair carried 1.14 million passengers in July 2025, a 2% decrease year-over-year, with growth on North Atlantic and Asian routes offset by declines in...
Planned aviation strikes at Helsinki Airport cancelled after agreement reached
On July 13, 2025, the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) and Service Sector Employers Palta accepted a settlement proposed by the National Conciliator, forming a...
Finnair carries over 1 million passengers in June 2025 despite disruptions
Finnair transported 1,094,100 passengers in June 2025, matching last year’s levels despite flight cancellations caused by industrial action. Passenger traffic rose significantly on North...
Finnair cancels 100 flights on July 7 due to planned strike
Finnair will cancel around 100 flights on Monday, July 7, due to a planned strike by the Finnish Aviation Union affecting ground services at...
Finnair cancels 80 flights on July 4 due to Helsinki Airport strike
Finnair will cancel around 80 flights on Friday, July 4, due to a planned industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki...
Finnair cancels some 100 flights on July 2 due to ground staff strike; 7,000 passengers affected
Finnair will cancel approximately 100 flights on July 2 due to planned industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, disrupting...
Finnair warns of major flight disruptions due to July strikes — Free rebooking offered
Finnair anticipates major flight cancellations on July 2, 4, and 7 due to four-hour strikes announced by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU), which will...
Finnair cancels 128 flights due to 19 June strike at Helsinki Airport
Finnair will cancel approximately 128 flights on Thursday, 19 June, due to industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport. The...