As the Airbus A350 continues to move from a test aircraft into an aircraft that will carry paying passengers in the sky, more new production aircraft are being built. The first aircraft as we all know is for Qatar Airways (who are planning to accept their aicraft on the 22nd December subject to the usual last minute hicups). However, other airlines are still waiting in the … [Read more...]
Finnair adds extra A350s to its order list
Finnair have upped their order of Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with the airline exercising its purchasing rights for an additional eight aircraft. Finnair Airbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus These aircraft will be delivered in a two-classs configuration holding a total of 297 passengers aboard, to be used on their long haul network to the Americas and Asia. The airline now has a … [Read more...]
Finnair to add Chicago to its network
Finnair have been building and growing their network in Asia for some time. However, it has turned its eyes over to the west, and the United States of America, with the announcement of a new service between Helsinki and Chicago O'Hare International Finnair Airbus A330 at New York JFK - Image Economy Class and Beyond The route to Chicago will not have an aggressive … [Read more...]
Finnair Business Class Sale from the UK to Asia
Another day, another sale in Business Class, with Finnair doing the honours this time. The sale is both in Business and Economy Class, however there is serious value to be had for oneworld flyers who don't mind a hop over to Helsinki before going to Asia. The routes on sale include: Bangkok £1,569 Chongqing £1,199 Delhi £1,349 Hanoi £1,499 Seoul £1,499 Xi'an … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Finnair A330-300
It's Sunday again, so it must to time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Finnair Airbus A330-300 taxing to its gate in the dusk as evening begins to fall at New York-JFK airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at … [Read more...]
Finnair increases flights from Helsinki to Heathrow
Finnair seems to on a roll, with news that they are to add a fifth daily service between Helsink and London Heathrow Airport. The new timings work out nicely for those who want to spend a day in London, and then arrive back in the dead of night in Finland, whilst the inbound timing allows for a reasonable workday before heading to the airport. The new timetable looks like … [Read more...]
Finnair staff prepare to walk out on strike – services affected.
In unwelcome news, the Finnish Cabin Crew Union and Finnish Aviation Union have published a strike waring against Finnair, with possibilities of strikes from 15th November to 23rd November. Additional notice of strikes have given between 27th November to 30th November. Whilst negotiations are ongoing, Finnair are allowing passengers to rebook tickets to 31st May 2014 … [Read more...]
Finnair to introduce tablet IFE systems on their A321-Sharklet aircraft
Finnair is planning to make a switch from traditional In Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems towards tablets according to http://yle.fi/uutiset/finnair_to_save_on_fuel_with_tablets/6871490?origin=rss. The main reason seems to be the weight of traditional IFE systems (be they old generation systems or the new generation ones) is having an impact where it hurts - fuel costs. … [Read more...]
Finnair joins the AA/BA/IB Transatlantic Joint Venture
For those of you who use oneworld to get across the Atlantic, an interesting option is opening up the form of Finnair joining the American Airlines/British Airways/Iberia Joint Venture. Finnair will add its its AY code to some of the current Joint Venture between North America and the European Union as well as adding codes between plus Norway and Switzerland. Meanwhile, AA, … [Read more...]
JAL confirms 787 service to Helsinki
Japan Airlines has confirmed it will be commencing a 787 to Helsinki in 2013, with a start date of the 25th February. The service operates from Tokyo Narita to Helsinki on the following timetable: JL413 DEPART NRT 11:45 ARRIVE HEL 15:00 JL414 DEPART HEL 17:25 ARRIVE NRT 10:15+1 See operation notes for dates of operation. Commences: 25th February 2013 Booked … [Read more...]
