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Finnair is the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland, with its headquarters in Vantaa and its main hub at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Finnair and its subsidiaries dominate both domestic and international air travel in Finland. Its major shareholder is the government of Finland, with 55.8% of the shares. Finnair is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance. In 2015, it transported over 10 million passengers to over 60 European, 13 Asian and 4 North-American destinations. As of January 2016, the airline employed 4,817 people.

Finnair is the fifth oldest airline in the world with uninterrupted existence. With no fatal or hull-loss accidents since 1963, Finnair is consistently on the list of safest airlines in the world (#3 in 2014).

Enhancing connections and expanding horizons: Finnair’s latest traffic programme updates

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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....

On the back of strengthened financial position, Finnair acquired six previously leased Airbus A321 aircraft

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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