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Changes in Finnair traffic plan for winter 2024-2025

Finnair will suspend its daily flights to Tartu, Estonia, from April 29 to June 1

A planned Air Traffic Control strike is announced in France on 25 April 2024

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Weather challenges at Helsinki Airport and its effects on Finnair flights on 23 April 2024

Impact of the situation in Iran on Finnair flights

Finnair updates its traffic programme for winter 2024 and summer 2025

Impacts of the political strike on Finnair flights on 11 March - 07 April 2024

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Finland-Russia border closure from 30NOV23 until further notice

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Widerøe to operate our Bergen and Tromsø flights

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Changes to Finnair SJB Tour Operator fares

*Issue fixed* Finnair customer service not able to send emails

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Finnair to join Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme at Helsinki Airport

Change to Finnair Group deposit time limit

Renewed Finnair Plus and Avios are here!

Finnair continues to operate to Kajaani, Kokkola, Kemi, Jyväskylä and Joensuu

Linking reservations replaced with a new SK LKRL element

Service break in Finnair Plus program

Finnair to expand digital-distribution-only content on routes from Finland and Baltics to USA

Reminder: Domestic Finland itineraries being removed from EDIFACT distribution in phases

Seattle and Chicago routes suspension from the end of August to the end of October 2024

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AVIH embargo on Finnair A350 operated aircraft

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Impact of the political industrial actions on Finnair flights

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Changes in special meals SPML and HNML

PrioFlex - new ticket type for business travellers

Introducing the next steps on our journey towards modern airline retailing

Turkka Kuusisto appointed CEO of Finnair

The new era of Finnair Plus program and Avios in use in March 2024

Impact of the uncertainty related to the current situation in Israel on our flights 

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Checked baggage allowance change for long-haul Business Class

SSR CLID now in use for corporate customer numbers

Update on Finnair group deposit time limit

Seattle route temporary suspension for 01APR-30MAY24

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Changes in Finnair traffic plan for summer 2024 

Change to Finnair group deposit time limit

DAT LT operates some Finnair short-haul flights during December 2023 and January 2024

New chargeable sports equipment baggage codes for Vaulting Pole, Jumping Skies and Tandem bikes

Impact of the possible volcanic eruption in Iceland on Finnair flights

Finnair brings back flights to Nagoya & updates its winter ‘24 traffic programme

Complimentary Message package on European flights as a new benefit for all Finnair Plus members

Entry requirements to China

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Finnair makes travelling easier by digitalising coronavirus certificate checks

Cabin renewal of Embraer fleet

Changes to confirmed seat benefit for top tier members

SFML & RVML to be removed from Business class special meal selection as of 27Sep23

Effects of Helsinki Airport ground handling staff's walkout on our flights on 19 – 20 September 2023

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Finnair Plus loyalty program will enter a new era in March 2024

The payment method processing fee for Diners Travel Account payments will be changed as of 02OCT23

Domestic Finland itineraries to be removed from EDIFACT distribution in phases, EDIFACT surcharge increased to 15€ in September

Typhoon Saola’s effects on our Hong Kong flights

Finnair starts direct flights between Rovaniemi and Tromsø

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

Business Class carry-on baggage allowance goes up to 12kg

Cost recovery surcharge in the GDS Edifact distribution in the US market - Q&A to support the change

Finnair to launch NDC in the USA and continue promoting NDC in China

Impact of the wildfires in Rhodes, Greece on Finnair flights

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Travel requirements to the USA when having visited Cuba

Border control at Finland's internal borders on 08 – 15 July 2023

Changes in Finnair traffic plan for summer 2023

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Seattle route temporary suspension for 01SEP-29OCT23 

Introduction to Finnair Continuous Pricing

Possible strike at Swedish airports in July 2023

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Finnair discontinues Turku and Tampere routes as of May 2023

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Summer 2024 traffic updates: new destination Wroclaw, Poland and more frequencies to Europe and Japan

Mumbai route temporary suspension for period 01AUG23-30MAR24

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*Issue fixed* Technical issue causing cancellations on some PNRs after flights are booked

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Changes in Finnair traffic plan for winter 2023-2024

New Superlight ticket type and changes to baggage allowances as of June 1st

We will introduce payment method processing fee for corporate debit cards as of 29 May in GDS Edifact

Security control’s industrial action at Berlin Airport on 24APR23

Temporary changes in the Finnish VAT legislation in January-April 2023

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Security control’s industrial action at HAM and DUS Airports on 20-21APR23

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Important news about group bookings

Security control strike in London Heathrow Airport on 31MAR-09APR23 

Updates in services on our flights starting 19 April

German labor unions strikes in Germany on 27MAR

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Finnair to continue state-subsidised traffic to Kajaani, Kokkola, Kemi, Jyväskylä & Joensuu until 28 April 2024

Finnair purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to reduce carbon emissions from flights

Effects of Amsterdam Airport's restrictions on our flights for S23

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Strike warning at DUS apt on 17MAR

All Tampere and Turku flights to be operated by bus during 03JAN-01MAY23

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WEAP embargo on Finnair operated flights to/from/via DOH

Effects of Transportation worker union’s strike on Finnair flights between 15-21FEB23

Iberia to operate Finnair Barcelona and Madrid flights

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We discontinue in-flight and pre-order retail sales

More flights to Europe for summer 2023: new destinations include Ljubljana, Bodø and Milan Linate Airport

We are introducing the next steps towards modern distribution

Changes for AVIH sales as of 16th January

Entry requirements to Thailand

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Change Fee sub-code on EMD changes for Travelport and Sabre users

Handling of delayed baggage heavily congested

More flights to Asia for summer 2023 in response to demand

**Strike cancelled**Ground handling strike pre-announced at LHR AP on 16-19DEC

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Segments getting autocancelled - issue solved

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Distribution agreement between Finnair and Sabre to continue after 1st of December 2022

Questions and answers about seating / Kysymyksiä ja vastauksia istuinpaikoista

Standard seats for group passengers to become chargeable in 2023

Effects of transport worker union’s strike on Finnair flights

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An update to our Payment Policy on 1st of December - penalty fee for violations raising to 5%

Updated regulation at SIN airport as of 14Nov for all pax carrying Duty Free liquids, aerosols and gels

Distribution agreement between Finnair and Sabre ending 1st December 2022

Finnair to expand EDIFACT surcharge into Asian markets to continue distribution transformation

AY / AF codeshare on HEL-CDG-HEL flights ending as of 1 December 2022

Amadeus joins Finnair NDC journey

Changes in Finnair traffic plan for winter 2022-2023

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AY269/270 TMP & AY229/230 TKU flights replaced by buses 02NOV-01DEC22

Restricted entry of Russian tourists into Finland as of 30 September 2022

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Doha sales starting 12 October

Finnair flies to Kajaani, Kokkola, Kemi, Jyväskylä and Joensuu from October to July

Cost recovery surcharge in the GDS Edifact distribution as of 1st of December 2022 - Q&A to support the change

Finnair recognized again as the Best Airline in Northern Europe

Facemask policy on our flights

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Handling involuntary changes in GDS’

Changes in Business Light ticket type pricing from Asia

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Enhanced services on our Dubai flights

We fly to over 75 destinations in winter 2022

London Heathrow capacity restrictions during summer 2022

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Information about our flights to Shanghai

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Flights between Helsinki and Guangzhou resume on September 6th

Travelling to and via Singapore

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Changing a Light ticket with “Book with confidence” change rule after 5th of July

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Entry requirements to Thailand

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AJB Tour Operator Fares: Notification of Changes to Penalties on fares originating from Europe

Cost recovery surcharge in the GDS Edifact distribution as of July 5th - Q&A to support the change

Changes in booking pet in the hold (AVIH) as of 1st July

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Travelling to Finland

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Finnair Agency Sales Tool Information & Demo Session 12th July 1.00-2.30pm (EEST)

AY1305 and AY1306 flights to and from Amsterdam on 7 July – 28 August will be cancelled

Adjustments to August - October traffic program

Hong Kong Aug-Sep 2022 cancellations

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DAT LT to operate some of Finnair Copenhagen, Oulu and Lisbon flights in summer 2022

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Entry requirements to The USA

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Changes to ticketing time limit conditions of Tour Operator fares

Exceptional “Book with confidence” change policy ended 31May

Changes in Finnair traffic plan for summer 2022

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Flexible ticket change policy extended until 31 May 2022

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Hong Kong June 2022 cancellations

Reminder for travel agents handling marine fares

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Entry requirements to India

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Finnair offers bus connections from Turku and Tampere to Helsinki Airport from May onwards

Instructions for handling of TKTs/EMDs issued in Russia or with CC issued in Russia

Updates to flights for summer 2022: strong offering for Europe and North America; Mumbai as a new route in Asia

Finnair participates in oneworld SAF purchase agreement

We continue our journey towards carbon neutrality and invite customers to offset their flight emissions

Entry requirements to the UK

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Changes in Finnair flights to Asia and Russia

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We continue serving Shanghai and Seoul, flights to Osaka and Hong Kong cancelled until end of April

We resume flights to Tokyo, Narita with four weekly frequencies and new routing

Flights in our brand-new Premium Economy travel class are now for sale

Impact of the situation in Ukraine on our flights

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Effects on Transport Union's worker's strike warning on Finnair flights

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Online launch event of our new long-haul cabin 10th February

Refreshed long-haul cabin revealed

Changes in Finnair traffic plan for winter 2021-2022 

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AY1651 and AY1652 HEL-BCN-HEL flights cancelled during 27Mar-29Oct 2022

Ticket type renewal expands to SJB markets

Handling of bookings affected by involuntary changes due to pandemic

We reduce our traffic programme in February as increasing sick leaves take their toll

Changes possible in Finnair flights during December 2021 and January 2022

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Change in the pricing and ticketing procedure for cabin baggage (CBBG) on 03Jan

We add Seattle to our network and continue direct flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles and New York during the summer season

Finnair travel retail service returns on 01 December

Brand-new Helsinki Airport Terminal 2 opens on 1 December

Finnair to fly to nearly 100 destinations in summer 2022 – new routes to Busan, Tokyo Haneda and Dallas

Flex fare refunds to be enabled when combined with Light and Classic fares

Connections opened to Koh Samui

Frequency additions to Osaka and route openings to Sapporo and Fukuoka for summer 2022

Technical error on YR surcharge collection on short-haul routes - Issue solved

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Change in YR surcharge handling on Finnair's short-haul flights

Economy Comfort seats change to Comfort seats as of 1 October

Impact of the situation in Afghanistan on our flights

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ID cards will no longer be accepted for travel to the UK as of 1 October 2021

Finnair and Turkish Airlines launch code shares, enabling more choice for travellers

More frequencies and destinations to Europe, Asia and North America

Next steps on Finnair NDC journey

Guidelines for flights between 1 July 2020 - 28 February 2022

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Resumption of SIN and KIX operations and overnight services to ARN, CPH, OSL, LHR and LED

Reminder for our direct flights from Stockholm to Thailand

Updated layout of the Finnair Easy News page

Enhanced control in Ancillary Services payment limits as of 1st September (updated 23Aug)

IATA Travel pass trial (update 31Jul)

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We are ramping up our services gradually

Change in credit card fee of Diners Club cards as of 01Aug 2021

Technical issue affecting Finnair Easy - Issue solved

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Finnair introduces nonstop long-haul flights from Stockholm

Temporary suspension of dogs entering the US from High-Risk rabies countries until further notice

A new Refunds section added to Finnair Easy

Finnair flies to 70 destinations in the winter season

Finnair and Juneyao Air enter into a joint business partnership on the Helsinki-Shanghai route and beyond

AVIH embargo on intercontinental flights for now (updated 10Jun)

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All ticket types extended to all booking classes

Change in the process how fare benefits are recognized

Impact of the situation in Belarus on our flights

A technical issue affecting emails sent to Finnair Agent Helpdesk - issue solved

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Finnair Payment Policy renewed version has been published

Change in YR surcharge handling on Finnair's on long-haul flights (updated 6May)

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Finnair to fly to over 60 destinations in summer 2021 – flights to be added as travel gradually opens

Finnair Easy travel agent portal upgrade

Finnair Plus service break between 25-29 March

Changes in agent support contact details

Juneyao Airlines flights to China suspended

Exceptional change/refund policy on flights to and from China between 28Jan – 08Mar

Ski jumping skis can't be confirmed to ATR

Changes in Finnair traffic plan 01 April – 30 October 2021 (UPDATED 20JAN)

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Flights from UK and Ireland to Finland temporarily suspended from 21 December 2020 to 24 January 2021 (Updated 15JAN)

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Update on handling corporate customers after the introduction of new one-way fares

Introduction of one-way ticket fares for flights within Europe

Travelling on Finnair flights after Brexit

Changes to contact numbers

Finnair partners with Aaron Group to strengthen NDC distribution

Finnair expands its renewed distribution strategy to new markets

Changes in Berlin flights

We fly to 51 destinations in the winter, increased destinations for summer 2021

Finnair reaches the next level in NDC readiness: certified by IATA on NDC@scale

WEAP embargo to/from Hong Kong effective immediately

TK-status followed by a schedule change on booking

Adjustments to Finnair traffic due to coronavirus - UPDATED 11AUG

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BCN and MAD cancellations

Changes in carry-on baggage allowance as of July 6th

Finnair and Sabre renewed distribution agreement

New measures on board and at the airport to protect the health of our customers

Reminder: Changes in Finnair’s ticket types 31st March 2020

Manage Booking ancillary sales open for group bookings

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Delays in the refund processing

Changes in Finnair´s ticket types 31st March 2020

Finnair does not accept any future bookings of firearms (SSR WEAP) to or from Milan Malpensa (MXP)

Air Italy (IG) liquidation

Finnair will stop accepting direct transfer for AVIH at Helsinki airport

Availability temporarily closed for flights to/from Mainland China - availability reopened

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Economy Light ticket becomes available for flights from Europe to Japan

Changes to reservations on Finnair flights to and from China – updated 29Jan

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Suspension of Nanjing and Beijing Daxing routes until end of March due to suspended group travel from China

Flight route adjustment to Dubai due to the escalated situation in Iran - updated 17Jan

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New farebasis on SJB EU to Japan 15th January

Carrying mobility aids to be improved as of 20.12.2019

Changes to booking a bicycle on Finnair operated and marketed flights

Finnair will be introducing a new Ticketing Time Limit notification format

Distribution in Sabre and Abacus stopped

25NOV instructions for reroutings due to IAU strike

25NOV Guidelines for possible strike at HEL airport

Ticket Access enabled to Travel Agents who originally issued AY Tickets allowing them to further Display and perform Reissue/Exchange activities their end, even after Ticket reissue done by AY

Changes to Tour Operator ticketing time limits and cancellation policy

Flights to Beijing’s new airport Daxing starting 03Nov

Co-operation between AY/JP has ended

Certain Apple Macbookpro devices are not allowed on Finnair flights due to battery issues

Changes in fare brand structure on September 3rd

HKG Airport closed due to demonstrations

Change fee updates as of August 2019