Finnair News
100 days before 100 years of Finnair
With Finnair’s 100th anniversary just 100 days away, the airline has shared its top 100 fascinating facts.
Japan Airlines Celebrates 10 Years at Helsinki Airport with Festivities and Cultural Exchange
Japan Airlines’ 10-year journey at Helsinki Airport was celebrated at the airport on 1 July 2023. The festivities were held at the departure gate for their anniversary flight to Tokyo, featuring Moomin characters, Sakura Queens, origami and Japanese-inspired delicacies to mark a decade of strong cooperation between Japan Airlines and Finavia.
Blue Wings flies again for Centenary Celebrations
To celebrate their centenary later this year, Finnair are publishing a special one-off print edition of their Blue Wings inflight magazine. The magazine, which in 2021 became purely digital following the airline’s response to the pandemic and later to cut down on aircraft weight and reduce emissions, has been revived in print as part of the centenary celebrations.
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Finnair celebrates 40 years of flying to the Land of the Rising Sun
This weekend, Finnair will celebrate 40 years of flying to Japan in a major milestone for the Nordic carrier.
Finnair shifts its sustainability efforts up a gear
New electric vehicles to be used at Helsinki Airport. Bamboo toothbrushes replace plastics brushes onboard
Finnair purchases largest ever batch of sustainable aviation fuel to support carbon neutrality goal
Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport.
Finnair celebrates one year of innovative travel
Finnair are celebrating one year since the launch of their elevated long-haul experience, as they continue to bring innovation to the sky. Exactly a year ago, on 14 February 2022, the Nordic carrier Finnair brought its new spacious, long-haul look to the skies as the first refurbished A350 departed Helsinki.
Airlines shouldn’t have to compromise on ancillary revenues, says InterLnkd
Last week, Finnair announced it was joining the growing list of airlines discontinuing their in-flight and pre-order retail sales. This includes cosmetics, gifts, and accessories. The airline cited low customer demand and the need to reduce overall take-off weight as the main reasons for its decision.
Finnair Introduces Continuous Pricing and Modernizes Distribution Channels
Starting early 2023, Finnair will gradually implement continuous pricing in modern distribution channels – through Finnair.com and Finnair mobile App as well as NDC-enabled channels for agent partners.
Snow worries if you fly to Finland with Finnair
With snow in short supply this winter, skiers can be sure of finding plenty of the fresh powder in Finland to enjoy the best of the ski season. From Lapland to Lakeland, Finland’s ski snowbound season is long and usually lasts from November all the way through to April. Be they beginners or advanced, skiers of all levels will find the perfect slope on Finland’s fells and long hills, while thrill seekers can head off-piste to explore the Finnish winter wilderness.
Finnair Carries 38.2% More Passengers in December 2022 Compared to December 2021
In December, Finnair carried 832,900 passengers, which was 38.2% more than in December 2021 and 10.9% more than in November 2022. Month-on-month figures are, however, not fully comparable as there was one day less in November.
Finnair jumps back into Japan with Asian expansion
Finnair is leading the return to Asia in 2023 by resuming flights to Osaka in Japan as travel demand rebounds. The Nordic carrier is set to relaunch its popular route from Helsinki to the port city of Osaka, on 26 March 2023, as it rebuilds its Japanese network.