Finnair News
Finnair takes-off with 100-day countdown to Christmas
Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, has started the countdown to Christmas with a flash sale for its most festive customers. With exactly 100 days till Christmas, Finnair has launched savings on its routes to Lapland, giving customers the chance to make their own Christmas miracle this year.
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Finnair boosts ‘sun-sational’ winter sun schedule
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has unveiled a boosted schedule to Asia this coming winter, giving customers great access to their favourite winter sun destinations. This winter, the Nordic airline will increase its Helsinki to Phuket route to daily, up from four times per week last winter, as it reinforces its presence in Thailand and existing double daily Bangkok service.
Finnair celebrates 70 years of flights between London and Helsinki
Finnair celebrated 70 years of flights between London and Helsinki yesterday, having operated its first-ever service between the two cities in 1954. The Nordic airline’s inaugural flight departed Helsinki on 1 September 1954, flying to Copenhagen and on to Dusseldorf, before finally arriving in London Airport - now known as Heathrow - over eight hours later; compared to just three hours today.
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Finnair celebrates five years of its Platinum Wing lounge with stylish sauna
Finnair is celebrating five years since the launch of its exclusive Platinum Wing in Helsinki, with the lounge having opened in summer 2019. The iconic lounge, open to Finnair and oneworld’s top tier customers, continues to set the bar in premium air travel, offering travellers the option to drink, dine, and unwind, before taking to the skies.
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Highway to Hel-sinki: Finnair boosts flights from London
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK. From 27 October 2024, the Finnish airline will add two extra daily flights to its Heathrow to Helsinki route, offering customers even better connections across the Nordics, Baltics and beyond to Asia. The new flights mark a 50% increase in the airline’s capacity between London and Helsinki, with the route now operating up to six times per day in each direction, up from four times daily this summer.
Finnair lands ‘Executive Leadership’ award for strategy transformation
Finnair has landed its latest award, with the flag carrier having been crowned for ‘Executive Leadership: Europe’ at the Airline Strategy Awards. The ceremony, hosted in London, saw Ole Orvér, Finnair’s Chief Commercial Officer, collect the award on behalf of the airline’s Senior Leadership. The new accolade praises the strategic leadership of Finnair, in response to the barriers created by the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which subsequently led to the closure of Russian airspace.
Finnair launch flash sale to enchanting Asia with discounted fares to Hong Kong and Singapore
Finnair has launched a flash sale, offering discounted rates from London and Manchester, flying to Hong Kong and Singapore. Offering the lowest available prices for departures from both UK cities, fares include round trips to Asia for under £500. Discounted routes include a return flight to Hong Kong for £488, or to Singapore for £498.
Finnair voted the Best Airline in Northern Europe for 14th consecutive year
Finnair has been voted as the Best Airline in Northern Europe at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax 2024 - for the 14th consecutive year. The Finnish flag carrier was also named Best Cabin Crew in Northern Europe, and awarded Cleanest Airline in Europe, which measures the standard and quality of aircraft cleanliness.
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Finnair reveals brand-new spacious Schengen Lounge in Helsinki
Finnair has revealed its new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki Airport, designed to bring unparalleled comfort and convenience to customers. Set to open on 9 July 2024, the new lounge has been crafted based on customer feedback and inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language and comforting colour scheme.
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Finnair completes rollout of its €200 million new long-haul cabin
Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new €200 million-euro long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished. The project included the launch of an entirely new Business Class seat, a brand-new Premium Economy cabin, and a refreshed Economy Class, giving customers the ultimate onboard experience.
Experience the magic of the ‘Midnight Sun’ with Finnair’s relaunched flights to Bodø, Norway
Finnair is relaunching its popular route to Bodø, Norway, today after a successful launch last summer. The new route from Helsinki remains the only scheduled international flight from the city, as Finnair continues to reinforce its Nordic network.
Finnair serves up new summer menu brimming with fresh flavours
Finnair has launched its summer menu, treating customers to new mouthwatering meals and light savoury snacks packed with fresh flavours. Customers flying on Finnair flights can tuck into a range of tasty dishes - available for purchase inflight - including vegetable bolognese pasta, vegetarian korma curry noodles and berry oatmeal. They can also enjoy salty snacks and sweet treats such as cashew nuts, blueberry muffins, salty liquorice and fruit candy.