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Finland named ‘World’s Happiest Country’ for the 8th consecutive year

Kanchan Nath Mar 25, 2025

For the eighth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world by the annual ‘United Nations World Happiness Report’, holding the top title since 2018.

Finland for summer travel

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2025

Often associated with icy winters and the enchanting Northern Lights, Finland may not be the first destination that comes to mind for a summer holiday.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair publishes its first sustainability report under CSRD

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2025

Finnair has released its first Sustainability Report in compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Union’s new framework for standardized…

Travelport now carries NDC content from Finnair

Marga Manlapig Feb 13, 2025

Travelport announced that agency customers now have access to new distribution capability (NDC) content from Finnair, Finland’s flag-carrier from today, 13th February.

Airlines and Aviation

5 ways Finnair’s Business Class is redefining long-haul luxury

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2025

Finnair’s long-haul Business Class experience has reached new heights, setting a benchmark for luxury travel between Europe, the USA, and Asia.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair expands British Airways codeshare to target more UK customers

Kanchan Nath Jan 21, 2025

Finnair has expanded its codeshare with oneworld alliance member, British Airways, as the Finnish airline continues to expand its reach in the UK and targets new customers in the Channel…

Top Five reasons that put Rovaniemi on your 2025’s Travel Bucket List

Kanchan Nath Jan 21, 2025

Nestled within the magical Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is a destination like no other, offering an unforgettable experience that should top every traveler’s 2025 bucket list.

Embracing sauna culture in Tampere

Kanchan Nath Jan 15, 2025

Get the low down on Tampere’s sauna culture and an expert’s view on the impact sauna bathing has on our wellbeing…The Sauna Capital of the World is the ideal place to feel good and now is…

Celebrating 80 years of the Moomins

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2024

2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the world-famous Moomin stories and Tampere is set to be the place to be for Moomin fans around the world.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair marks a decade of flights to Phuket

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2024

Finnair celebrated a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket, having operated its first flight between the cities back in 2014.

Finnair’s first renewed Embraer aircraft is ready

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

Finnair is renewing the cabins of its Embraer fleet to increase passenger comfort also on shorter routes.

Airlines and Aviation

SBTi sets Finnair on the path to reduce its carbon emissions by 2033

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2024

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validates Finnair’s pioneering path in emissions reduction as airline leverages sustainable aviation fuel and efficiency upgrades.

China approves visa-free entry for nine more countries

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea.

VFS Global to provide Visa Services for Finland

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2024

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services and Resident Permit Services in 32 countries including India.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 34.5 % by 2033

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2024

Finnair has redefined its climate commitments and set a new science-based target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5 % by 2033 from a 2023 baseline.

Spas & Treatments

Top five saunas in Helsinki, Finland

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

Sauna culture is an integral part of Finnish life, with 3.3 million saunas in a country of 5.5 million people, showcasing its deep-rooted significance.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair takes-off with 100-day countdown to Christmas

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, has started the countdown to Christmas with a flash sale for its most festive customers.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair’s revamped long-haul Business Class takes flight

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

Finnair has successfully completed a €200 million renewal of its long-haul cabins, refurbishing all of its long-haul aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport and Finnair sign distribution agreement with multi-source content and servicing

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Travelport and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, announced they have enhanced their long-term relationship with a multi-source content agreement that includes both New Distribution…

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Finnair boosts flights from London

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

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.

Finnair lands ‘Executive Leadership’ award for strategy transformation

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024

Finnair has landed its latest award, with the flag carrier having been crowned for 'Executive Leadership: Europe’ at the Airline Strategy Awards.

Airlines and Aviation

Make your Helsinki layover, a time to remember

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Helsinki Airport invites travellers to make the most of their layover by exploring the vibrant Finnish capital.

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LOT Polish Airlines to fly to Lyon, France

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines continues its growth path by adding Lyon to its global route network. This opens up new, attractive opportunities for travellers from India to get to know Europe off the…

Finnair reveals new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

Finnair has revealed its new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki Airport, designed to bring unparalleled comfort and convenience to customers.

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Finnair launches flash sale to enchanting Asia with discounted fares to Hong Kong and Singapore

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024

Finnair has launched a flash sale, offering discounted rates from London and Manchester, flying to Hong Kong and Singapore.

Airlines and Aviation

New Finnair Lounge on the Schengen side of Helsinki Airport

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2024

Finnair continues to invest in customer experience as the airline announces the opening of its brand-new Finnair Lounge on 9 July.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair completes rollout of its €200 million new long-haul cabin

Kanchan Nath Jun 24, 2024

Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new €200 million-euro long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished.

Airlines and Aviation

Experience the magic of the ‘Midnight Sun’ with Finnair’s relaunched flights to Bodø, Norway

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

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…

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Finnair serves up new summer menu brimming with fresh flavours

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2024

Finnair has launched its summer menu, treating customers to new mouthwatering meals and light savoury snacks packed with fresh flavours.

Oliver’s Travels launches in Lapland

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024

Oliver’s Travels, the specialists in luxury villa holidays, today announced its expansion into Lapland, adding 27 new homes to its collection.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair and IAG Loyalty expand partnership

Kanchan Nath May 21, 2024

Finnair and IAG Loyalty have taken to the skies with an expanded partnership, offering customers the opportunity to link their loyalty programme account.

Airlines and Aviation

CWT expands access to Finnair NDC content in Finland and the Nordics

Kanchan Nath Apr 22, 2024

CWT has made rapid progress in deploying NDC capabilities in Finland since May last year, ensuring its customers continue to have uninterrupted access to Finnair content through their…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates 30 years of direct flights from Manchester

Kanchan Nath Apr 2, 2024

Finnair is celebrating 30 years of direct flights from Helsinki to Manchester, having launched the first service on 27 March, 1994.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates a century of take-offs

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2024

Finnair is celebrating a century of flight, having operated its first-ever service from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia in 1924.

Finnish Bliss: Discovering the Ingredients of Happiness in Finland

Kanchan Nath Mar 19, 2024

As the world celebrates World Happiness Day on 20th March 2024, it's no surprise that Finland was crowned as the happiest country in the world for the sixth time in a row.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair takes-off with Avios

Kanchan Nath Mar 12, 2024

Finnair Plus loyalty members will now use Avios as their new loyalty currency, as the program enters a new era

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World’s First Reindeer Influencer offers free Summer Trips to Finnish Lapland

Kanchan Nath Mar 5, 2024

Vesku the reindeer invites travellers to discover summer in Lapland, with six summer trips up for grabs. Visit Finland announces a new and exclusive partnership with the world’s first…

Love is in Tampere…and you don’t need a partner to celebrate in this city

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2024

The traditions of St Valentine’s Day are celebrated in most places around the world but in Finland February 14th has a slightly different vibe.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds Arctic Circle flights to help customers escape summer heat to the cool North

Kanchan Nath Jan 28, 2024

Finnair is turning down the temperature for customers keen to escape the heat this summer by adding more flights to the Arctic Circle.

The feel-good city break …Eurovision fever comes to Tampere

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2024

For Eurovision fans who can’t wait for the big one in Sweden in May, the pre party starts in the Finnish city of Tampere this February.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair puts European Capital of Culture 2024 – Tartu – on the map

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2024

Finnair is continuing its European expansion next summer, with the relaunch of direct flights between Helsinki and Tartu, Estonia.

Exciting developments and novelties in Helsinki in 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2023

In Helsinki, this happiness is backed up by their goal of creating a sustainable and open city for everyone, where opportunities and experiences – like nature and the sea – are within…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates 40 years as ‘Official Airline of Santa Claus’

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2023

The flag carrier’s partnership with Finland’s most famous resident started in 1983, when Finnair flew its first direct flight from Helsinki to Tokyo via the North Pole – a route which now…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair continues Summer 2024 expansion

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has added even more flights to its growing Summer 2024 schedule, due to increased global demand for travel.

Why culture fans should visit Tampere in 2024…

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2023

Tampere looks set to become one of the coolest European city breaks and it’s easy to see why. There’s a huge choice of things to do as well as an impressive cultural programme lined up for…

Scandic to rebrand hotel in central Helsinki

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2023

Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term agreement with landlord Exilion to extend the agreement and rebrand the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Helsinki.

Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson RED in Finland with 195 keys

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2023

The first Radisson RED hotel has arrived in Helsinki, the green capital of the world’s happiest country.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair Cargo takes a step towards self-sufficient energy production

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2023

Finnair Cargo is making a move towards fully self-sustainable energy production, as the airline gears up to celebrate its centenary next week.

First Floating Cruise Terminal For Sustainable Port Expansion Unveiled

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2023

MEYER Floating Solutions, a pioneering company within the worldwide recognised MEYER Group, has unveiled the world’s first floating cruise terminals, a game-changing breakthrough in the…

Spas & Treatments

Embark on a journey to the heart of Finnish wellness with AITO Sauna

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2023

Embark on a journey to the heart of Finnish wellness with AITO Sauna —the epitome of an authentic Finnish home sauna experience.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair raises a glass to its centenary with celebratory food and wine menu

Kanchan Nath Oct 5, 2023

In celebration of 100 years of flying, Finnair has launched a special centenary food menu and a collection of new special celebratory wines.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair is taking part in Plan International’s #GirlsTakeover campaign

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Finnair is taking part in Plan International's #GirlsTakeover campaign, where girls step into the shoes of political, social and economic leaders as part of the UN's International Day of the…

Scandic strengthens position in Helsinki with two new hotels

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with landlord Projekti GH Oy for two hotels with a total of 459 rooms in the unique Garden Helsinki, a multi-functional event arena in…

Airlines and Aviation

New ‘Arctic Express’ service puts Finnair in ‘Pole’ position

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2023

Finnair is set to launch a new ‘Arctic Express’ service connecting Helsinki, Rovaniemi and Tromsø, as it improves its Nordic flight connections.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair starts direct flights between Rovaniemi and Tromsø

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2023

Finnair is improving travel connections in the Arctic region by launching direct flights between Rovaniemi, Finland, and Tromsø, Norway, starting in December.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair launches late summer sale

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

Finnair has launched a late summer sale, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion is focused on Finnair’s UK customers, with a range of the airline’s most…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair’s loyalty program flies into a new era with Avios

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2023

Finnair will renew its Finnair Plus loyalty program by introducing Avios as its new loyalty currency in early 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair looks into the eye of the Thai-ger

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023

Finnair has added more flights between Helsinki and Bangkok this winter, in response to increased demand for travel to Thailand.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair starts summer on a high

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023

Finnair has announced its July traffic performance, with the airline surpassing the one million monthly passenger mark for the first time since the pandemic.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair showcases its new look to destinations

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

Finnair is bringing its new elevated long-haul experience to more destinations than ever, as it prepares to celebrate its centenary later this year.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair gets runway ready with uniform showcase

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2023

Finnair has launched a new exhibition in its home hub, Helsinki Airport, as it gets ready to take-off on its centenary journey later this year.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair struts into centenary with exclusive new look

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

Finnair has teamed up with iconic Finnish footwear and apparel brand Karhu to design an exclusive sneaker for its ground and air crew.

Finnair serves up 35 years of flights to China

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2023

Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair serves up 35 years of flights to China

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair raises a glass to its centenary

Kanchan Nath May 8, 2023

Finnair has launched a collection of new special celebratory wines, as it raises a glass to 100 years of flying.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates 40 years of flying to the Land of the Rising Sun

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

Finnair’s first flight to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ took off on 22 April 1983, with a new non-stop service to Tokyo-Narita, becoming the only airline at the time to offer direct flights…

Finland allocates €18.9 million for improving border security & supporting visa policy

Kanchan Nath Apr 13, 2023

Finland is planning to invest more than €18 million (approx. USD 20.77 million) in four different projects in a bid to improve border security and support the country’s visa policy.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair shifts its sustainability efforts up a gear

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

Finnair is shifting its sustainability efforts up a gear with the launch of a new range of environmentally focussed initiatives.

Airlines and Aviation

The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.

Finland is the happiest country for sixth time in a row

Kristin Mariano Mar 23, 2023

For the sixth consecutive year, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world by the annual United Nations World Happiness Report, holding the top title since 2018. The…

Finland searches for those who seek happiness

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2023

Finland, the world’s happiest country for five years running, is set to reveal the secret to happiness with the launch of a new in-person masterclass which will take place in Finland in…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair hops into spring with super schedule

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair unveils a ‘berry’ fine wine

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

Finnair has its head in the clouds, following the launch of a bespoke Finnish cloudberry wine. The new Nordic dessert wine, named ‘Kultainen’, has been launched in partnership with the…

Special attention for visa applications for berry pickers by Findland

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

The Finnish authorities have said that despite deciding to suspend the visa issuance for berry pickers from Thailand, the country will continue to process with special attention applications…

Airlines and Aviation

Heavier Finnair flights could lighten the financial load

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s to carry more customers and cargo as it continues to increase capacity across its popular Asian routes.

Airlines and Aviation

Air France embarks on WhatsApp

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

Eager to adapt to the digital habits and uses of its customers, Air France is offering a new communication channel with customers on WhatsApp.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair embarks on European expansion

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…

Tallberg´s new restaurant, hidden gem

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

A new Finnish hotspot is a foraged restaurant with a view of a nature reserve – an exceptional restaurant is located in the Finnish Design Shop´s logistic center in the middle of nowhere

Finland extends residence permits of Ukrainian refugees

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Ukrainian refugees in Finland will not have to apply for the extension of their Finnish residence permits, as the country’s Ministry of the Interior has announced that the permits will be…

Helsinki: Experience the Urban Culture of the happiest city in the world

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

Helsinki’s expanding cultural life makes the city a more interesting and diverse place for residents and visitors alike

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair reduces approximately 150 jobs due to the impacts of the Russian airspace closure

Kristin Mariano Nov 23, 2022

Finnair has ended the change negotiations that were started in early October on its plan to reduce 200 jobs globally. The plan was linked to Finnair’s new strategy published on…

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Finnair To Outsource Cabin Crew Jobs To Cut Costs

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2022

Finnair plans to reduce the number of cabin crew based in Finland from 1,750 to 450 by the end of 2023. The airline plans to establish local flight attendant bases in the United States…

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Finnair cancels approx 100 flights on 20-21 Nov

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

Finnair has to cancel altogether approximately 100 flights leaving Helsinki Airport on Sunday 20 November and Monday 21 November. The Finnish Transport Workers' Union AKT has announced a…

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Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…

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Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda

Kristin Mariano Oct 28, 2022

This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services. From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…

Carnival Celebration Completes Sea Trials With Success

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2022

Carnival celebration departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where its sister ship, Mardi Gras, was also built to begin its first round of trials. On board the Carnival…

Finland set to further restrict entry of Russians

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2022

The Finnish authorities have said that the country is set to further restrict the entry of citizens of Russia into the country as it has been registering a high number of arrivals. The…

Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering country

Harry Johnson Sep 22, 2022 0

Russians cannot continue to spend their vacations in Europe as usual when their nation is waging a brutal war against neighboring state. Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering…

Finland and Estonia urge EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2022

The prime ministers of Estonia and Finland have called on the EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians in an attempt to open up a new sanctions front following Moscow’s full-scale…

Finnair to unveil Helsinki-Mumbai flights from August

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2022

The Mumbai service will now start as a thrice weekly and go up to four times a week from this November

Helsinki Shipyard announces acquisition of SH Vega by Swan Hellenic

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2022

The ship will, as anticipated, be delivered to Swan Hellenic as soon as all the registry formalities in The Bahamas have been completed, and Swan Hellenic becomes the sole owner of SH Vega

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair removes the face mask requirement on flights where it is not an authority requirement

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2022

Many countries are removing Covid-19-related restrictions due to the increasing vaccination coverage and the mild form of the recent virus variants. In line with this, Finnair is now lifting…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2022

Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.

Finland extends restrictions at borders until 8 May

Megha Paul Apr 12, 2022

Finland has announced that they will prolong the restrictions at the country’s external borders until May 8

Moving beyond flights, Finnair launches bus connections

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2022

Finnair flights will still link Helsinki with Turku and Tampere, but the airline’s new dedicated bus service is being introduced to enhance connections between the cities and Helsinki…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair supports Ukrainians with 95% discounted flights

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2022

Finnish flag carrier, Finnair, has introduced special fares on one-way flights from select cities in Eastern Europe discounted by 95% to help those Ukrainians looking to escape the conflict…

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Russian Airspace Sanctions May Lead Finnair to Lay off 650 Crew

Joe Cusmano Mar 11, 2022

Finnair may be forced to lay off up to 650 pilots and cabin personnel for at least three months due to restrictions on flying in Russian airspace.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair Hit Hardest By Russian War On Ukraine

Joe Cusmano Mar 9, 2022

Following the airline’s warning that the closure of Russian airspace would significantly impact its operations, Finnair’s stock price has declined significantly.

Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022

Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.

Finavia unveils maiden Eurowings flight between Düsseldorf and Rovaniemi

Megha Paul Dec 13, 2021

Direct Eurowings connection from Rovaniemi to Düsseldorf has been launched for the first time for the Christmas season

How Finnair has made travelling easier by digitalising coronavirus certificate checks

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2021

Finnair now introduces a new digital tool with which customers can confirm their coronavirus certificates before their journey

10 best countries for expats

Kristin Mariano Nov 19, 2021

There are around 80 million expats currently living all over the world. But if you are an aspiring expat, where should you be looking to move to?

Singapore adds Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Sweden and Finland in VTL scheme

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2021

With the launch of the VTLs (Vaccinated Travel Lanes), there has been an upward momentum in travellers wishing to visit Singapore, may it be for business or leisure. It is anticipated…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2021

Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.

Vaccination Updates

Finland opens to fully vaccinated UK travellers from today

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2021

From 26 July, Finnish border restrictions will ease, allowing travellers from the UK who have been fully vaccinated to enter with no additional quarantine or testing requirements

Vaccination Updates

Finland to open to vaccinated travellers from 12 July

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2021

Travellers from EU and Schengen countries will be able to enter Finland without any additional health safety measures from next week

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair could have a small fleet of electric planes within five years

Joe Cusmano Mar 30, 2021

Finnair is convinced electric aviation is the future, and it’s ready to commit to adding electric planes to its fleet.

Piia Karhu quits Finnair

Megha Paul May 21, 2020

Piia Karhu, senior vice president of customer experience, and a member of the Finnair executive board, will leave the company on 30 June 2020 as she has been appointed senior vice…

Finnair to gradually return to flying from July

Megha Paul May 20, 2020

Finnair will start flying again from Heathrow and Manchester in July, gradually adding frequencies and routes back to its global network, as the Nordic airline returns to service. The…

Finnair unveils competition to win flights to Asia

Megha Paul May 7, 2020

Finnair is re-launching its online training modules. These new modules include some ambitious sustainability objectives as well as new fare brands, Light, Classic and Flex, which include…

10 most Instagrammed ecotourism destinations

Kristin Mariano Apr 23, 2020

This year marks the 50th year of Earth Day celebrations that shows our relentless effort to make changes in saving the environment.

Finnair to deepen cooperation with Juneyao Air

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

Finnair and Shanghai-based Juneyao Air have signed a Letter of Intent to deepen their cooperation between China and Europe subject to required regulatory approvals. The aim is to establish a…

Finnair-Neste deal to reduce CO2 footprint of flying

Megha Paul Mar 6, 2020

Finnair and Neste, the world’s largest producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable waste and residues, have signed a new agreement which will gradually and considerably…

Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…

Finnair suspends Nanjing and Beijing Daxing routes until March end

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between 5 February and…

Soaring high: Finnair’s passenger traffic reaches 14.7 million

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2020

In December, Finnair experienced strong demand and carried 1,154,000 passengers, 11.7% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity measured in Available Seat…

Finnair unveils flagship non-Schengen lounge

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

Finnair has unveiled the final phase of its non-Schengen lounge expansion with the opening of its new business class lounge. The new platinum wing lounge was opened in June this year.…

Seabourn completes ‘ice model hull test’ for new expedition ship

Tian Tolentino Nov 22, 2019

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has marked another milestone in the construction of its new expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, with the completion of ice model testing for the ship's PC-6…

Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year

Alastair Newport Nov 20, 2019

Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…

Finnair boosts flights to Lapland to meet demand post demise of Thomas Cook

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

Finnair has boosted flights to Lapland to meet the surge in demand from UK customers following the collapse of Thomas Cook. The liquidation of the 178-year-old tour operator has seen the…

Finnair and Air Serbia ink codeshare deal

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Finnair and Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, have agreed on a codeshare agreement in order to provide their passengers enhanced travel opportunities within…

Finnair inks codeshare pact with Fiji Airways, extends network in South Pacific

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki and Nadi in Fiji via three gateways served by the airline. Its code will be added to Fiji Airways’…

Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport. Available to buy now, the extra…

Finnair: “Technological innovations are key in solving aviation’s CO2 emission challenge”

Alastair Newport Sep 27, 2019

A new Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft has been launched today with the help of Finnair. The Finnish flag carrier is part of a new platform funded by Nordic…

Visit Finland launches sustainable travel programme

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Visit Finland has launched a new Sustainable Travel Finland programme for companies and regions across the country. The new initiative will provide companies and destinations with a…

Design hotel Levi to open in Finnish Lapland

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

Design Hotel Levi is opening its doors in the village of Levi in Finnish Lapland this winter. The GBP 10 million (USD 12.53 million) project will see the largest hotel project in the…

Finnair and LATAM launch codeshare partnership

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Finnair and LATAM Airlines Group implemented a new codeshare agreement on flights between Finnair’s hub in Helsinki and LATAM’s hubs in São Paulo, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile, via five…

10 countries perfect for a backpacking trip

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2019

Ever get the urge to grab your backpack and go explore new places, new cultures and meet new people? Backpacking is an amazing way to see the world without the expensive price tag.

TAT ties up with local start-ups to woo Nordic tourists

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is collaborating with 24 Thai start-ups to break into the Nordic market under a project entitled ‘Bringing New Shades of Thailand to Nordic…

Push for change: Finnair flies first biofuel flights

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

Finnair has announced that it will fly the first biofuel flights backed by its “Push for change” carbon decreasing initiative. The first flight took off on 5 August and the second flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2019

Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…

Family & Group Travel

Best destinations for multi-gen family travel

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2019

Pettitts Travel created the 3G Family Travel Index to find the best destinations for all generations, from young children to grandparents looking to recapture their youth.

Finnair grows operations in China

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

Finnair has added capacity to Beijing with three weekly flights to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which opens for operation on 30 September 2019. Finnair will operate to…

Finnair to transfer Delhi route cabin service to OSM Aviation

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

Finnair is expanding its cooperation with the Norway-based OSM Aviation. Cabin services in the Delhi route will be transferred to OSM Aviation during the last quarter of 2019. In the…

Viking tales: Finnair unveils digital travel service to entice travellers

Megha Paul Jun 21, 2019

Finnair has launched a new online service, branded Now/here, that brings Finnish, and later even Nordic, travel experiences easily accessible to international travellers. The service…

When you absolutely, positively need to be there on time: Finnair gets punctual

Alastair Newport May 24, 2019

Finnair has unveiled some new tech today with the announcement that it had built a machine with private artificial intelligence firm Silo AI.

Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air

Alastair Newport May 16, 2019

Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air. As…

Airlines and Aviation

Finland: Midnight sun, saunas and thick, juicy sausages

Alastair Newport Mar 28, 2019

With Finland attracting more than 6.7 million foreign tourists in 2017 and exceeding 8.5 million in 2018, one of the world's northernmost countries is building its reputation as an ice-cold…

“Visit Helsinki from the comfort of one’s own sofa” with VR Helsinki

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 30, 2018

Nearly every industry leader and veteran has been talking about the new technological advancements and emerging ones like VR/AR will impact the travel industry. With VR-Helsinki, the capital…

Airlines and Aviation

NDC is like buying a chocolate cake, says Finnair APAC GM

Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2018

Everybody in the aviation industry is talking about New Distribution Capability (NDC), which has been floating before us since a couple of years now. If you are still struggling to wrap your…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair installs premium economy across global fleet

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2018

Finnair has revealed today that it will update its passenger offering in 2021 by installing its brand new Premium Economy product.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair chooses Amadeus Network Revenue Management to drive profitability

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2018

Finnair has chosen Amadeus Network Revenue Management that uses data science to improve demand forecasts and optimise the airline’s Origin and Destination network.

Nordic seduction: Hainan tourism delegation hits Helsinki

Alastair Newport Sep 18, 2018

With the number of foreign visitors to Hainan Province in China reaching 1.1 million in 2017, contributing to an impressive total of 67.5m tourists to the island and numerous projects such…

Asia driving “fastest growth phase” in Finnair’s history, says CCO

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2018

Following news of Finnair’s Asian expansion, which most recently has seen the company boost operations in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, I spoke to Finnair’s chief commercial officer,…

Helsinki enhances future services to connect with Chinese visitors

Tian Tolentino Sep 10, 2018

Helsinki Marketing, Tencent and Finnair have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a travel solutions project in the WeChat mini program ecosystem, with an aim to enhance digital services…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018

Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…

Expedition Cruising

Saga Cruises offers Spirit of Discovery – an adventure cruise by name and by nature

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2018

Spirit of Discovery is not just the name of Saga Cruises’ new ship, it is also the philosophy of the new cruise departing from Dover on 17 August 2019 sailing around the Baltic and weaving a…

Finnair goes green and in response to customer demand

Alastair Newport Jul 25, 2018

Finnair launches customer initiative to cut emissions after 94% of Finns say they want to reduce air travel emissions

Ras Al Khaimah gets ready for a surge of tourists from the Nordic region

Tian Tolentino May 11, 2018

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority announced the opening of its first international representation office in the Nordics in a move to strengthen ties with the region.

Cruise Baltic set to train international TAs at CLIA Conference 2018 after successful Cruise360

Alastair Newport Apr 23, 2018

Cruise Baltic made a strong impression at the annual Cruise360 trade show this week. Putting the spotlight on trade and how it intends to support TAs with the knowledge of how best to…

Real-life isle for wellness ‘Amazons’ to rise in Finland

Simon Willmore Feb 26, 2018

Last year's blockbuster movie hit, Wonder Woman, seems to have inspired the conversion of an island off the Finnish coastline into the SuperShe oasis.

Helsinki Mayor and Tencent woo millions of Chinese with new WeChat mini-program

Alastair Newport Feb 16, 2018

Internet service giant Tencent and the City of Helsinki launched a ground breaking WeChat Helsinki mini program on Thursday 15 February, as part of the city's Chinese New Year celebrations.…

Airlines and Aviation

Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2017

The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…

Airlines and Aviation

Nanjing gets new European connection

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2017

Finnair has revealed plans for the continued expansion its Asian network, with the launch of a new non-stop connection to Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair offers flights to Japanese cities from UK

Jill Sayles Jun 28, 2017

Finnair has released special Economy and Business Class promotional fares to Japanese cities from the UK. Customers booking before 11 July this year can fly to popular business and…

Airlines and Aviation

Helsinki Airport set for new airlines, routes

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Helsinki Airport will expand in 2017, with additional routes planned by new and existing operators. Finnair and Norwegian will launch the highest number of new routes, and there will…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair brings Alipay onboard for Chinese passengers

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017

In an industry first, Finnair will introduce Alipay services onboard its aircraft. As part of its continued efforts to woo more Chinese travellers, the Finnish national carrier will…

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