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...
Finnair traffic performance in July 2023: +6.3%
More than one million passengers for the first time since February 2020, strong passenger load factor
In July, Finnair carried 1,062,500 passengers, which was 6.3%...
Travel in the lap of luxury when flying Finnair from Helsinki to London, Brussels and Amsterdam this summer
Finnair is boosting its European schedule this summer, offering customers lie-flat beds on even more short-haul services. This summer, the Finnish airline will operate...
Finnair flight Helsinki – Milano returned to Helsinki after technical problems
A Finnair plane (Embraer 190 reg. OH-LKE) heading to Milan Malpensa, Italy, on flight AY1751 had to make a U-turn off the coast of...
Finnair traffic performance in June 2023: almost 1 million passengers (+10%)
In June, Finnair carried 997,200 passengers, which was 9.9% more than in June 2022 and 3.8% more than in May 2023. Month-on-month figures are,...
Finnair starts flights to Wroclaw, Poland; adds frequencies to Europe and Japan for summer 2024
Finnair has updated its traffic plan for 31 March - 26 October 2024. Finnair is responding to increased global travel demand by adding frequencies...
Finnair traffic performance in May 2023 shows continued strong growth
Continued strong growth in passenger traffic year-on-year, figures also improved month-on-month, especially in Europe and North Atlantic
In May, Finnair carried 960,400 passengers, which was...
Finnair opens direct route from Helsinki Airport to Bodø, Norway
On Saturday, 27 May 2023, Finnair launched a new direct route from Helsinki Airport to Bodø in Norway. During the summer season, flights will...
Finnair to wet-lease and later dry-lease two Airbus A330 aircraft to oneworld partner Qantas
Finnair and Qantas have entered into a long-term agreement, in which Finnair first leases two A330 aircraft with crew (wet lease) to Qantas for...
Qantas boosts international network: additional flights, more aircraft and new routes
For Winter 2023/2024 season, Qantas will add around one million seats to its international network. Additional flights, more aircraft and new routes, the airline...
Finnair addresses excess carry-on baggage issue with new Superlight ticket type and changes to baggage allowances
Finnair is introducing a new Superlight ticket for journeys within Europe and making changes to its baggage allowances as of 1 June. Excess amounts...