Finnair plane towed from runway at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
A Finnair Airbus A350-900 registered OH-LWE arriving from New York JFK as flight AY16 experienced technical problems after landing at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, necessitating it...
Finnair to resume Tartu flights with enhanced navigation methods
Finnair is set to recommence flights to Tartu, Estonia, starting June 2, 2024, after a brief suspension to implement new approach solutions at Tartu...
Smoke in the cockpit forces Finnair ATR 72-500 to evacuate
The crew of a domestic Finnair flight was forced to evacuate the aircraft, an ATR 72-500 (registration currently unknown), just before take-off at Helsinki...
Positive growth in passenger numbers and cargo: Finnair’s April 2024 traffic performance
In April 2024, Finnair's traffic performance showed positive trends with an increase in both passenger numbers and cargo figures compared to the previous year....
Finnair temporarily halts Tartu flights due to GPS interference
Finnair announces the temporary suspension of its daily flights to Tartu, Estonia, from April 29 to May 31. The decision is made to address...
Finnair flight from Chicago to Helsinki diverts to New York JFK after engine problems
Finnair Flight AY10, scheduled from Chicago O'Hare to Helsinki and operated by an Airbus A330-300 registered as OH-LTM, was compelled to alter its course...
Enhancing connections and expanding horizons: Finnair’s latest traffic programme updates
Finnair unveils its revamped traffic programme for Winter 2024 and Summer 2025, promising increased accessibility and new destinations for travellers. Highlights include expanded weekly...
Finnair’s March 2024 traffic report: Passenger numbers dip, cargo improves
Finnair's traffic performance in March 2024 witnessed a 3.6% decline in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year. However, the airline observed...
300 Finnair passengers stranded in Miami since Thursday
Around 300 Finnish travellers have been stranded in Miami since Thursday due to a technical issue on Finnair's Airbus A350-900 registered OH-LWI that led...
Finnair: 100 Years of innovation and excellence celebrated in France
Today marks a historic milestone for Finnair. On March 20, 1924, the Finnish airline's very first flight (Aero Osake yhtiö) took off for Tallinn....
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....