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Finnair Oyj, the national airline of Finland, is a premium carrier renowned for its Nordic hospitality, operational efficiency, and strategic position as the fastest connection between Europe and Asia. Founded on November 1, 1923, as Aero O/Y, Finnair is one of the world’s oldest continuously operating airlines. Headquartered at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), it serves as Finland’s flag carrier and a full member of the oneworld Alliance since 1999. Finnair operates a fleet of 81 Airbus and ATR aircraft, connecting 103 destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East, carrying approximately 12 million passengers annually as of 2025. With a Skytrax Four-Star rating, Finnair emphasizes sustainability, modern cabin designs, and a seamless travel experience rooted in Finnish values of simplicity, reliability, and warmth.
Finnair’s origins trace back to 1923 when Aero O/Y was founded by Consul General Bruno Lucander in Helsinki, launching its first flight from Helsinki to Tallinn with a Junkers F 13 on March 20, 1924. Initially serving regional routes, the airline expanded to Stockholm in 1928 and introduced seaplanes in the 1930s. Renamed Finnair in 1968, it became a pioneer in polar routing, launching Helsinki–Tokyo flights in 1983, the shortest route between Europe and Japan at the time. The airline joined the oneworld Alliance in 1999, strengthening its global network through partnerships with carriers like American Airlines and Japan Airlines.
The 2000s marked significant growth, with Finnair introducing Airbus A320s and A330s/A350s for long-haul routes. In 2015, Finnair became the European launch customer for the Airbus A350-900, enhancing fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a 73% revenue drop in 2020, prompting a €500 million state-backed loan and fleet reductions, but Finnair rebounded with a €77 million profit in Q3 2024, driven by strong Asian demand. In 2025, Finnair completed a €600 million cabin refurbishment program, upgrading its A350 and A330 fleets with new AirLounge Business Class seats and Premium Economy cabins. The airline also launched routes to Nagoya, Japan, and expanded services to Dallas (DFW) and Phuket, Thailand.
Finnair operates a fleet of 81 aircraft: 17 Airbus A350-900s, eight Airbus A330-300s, 17 Airbus A320s/A321s, and 39 ATR 72-500s operated by Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) for domestic and regional routes. The A350s, with an average age of 6 years, serve long-haul destinations like Tokyo, Singapore, and Los Angeles, while A320s cover European routes such as Paris and Stockholm. Finnair’s hub at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, known for its compact design and efficiency, facilitates quick transfers (minimum 35 minutes), making it Europe’s leading gateway to Asia. The airline operates 350 daily flights, including 10 weekly U.S. flights to Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), and Dallas (DFW).
Finnair’s codeshare agreements with oneworld partners like British Airways, Qantas, and Cathay Pacific, as well as non-alliance carriers like Air China, enhance connectivity to 400+ destinations. Its cargo division, Finnair Cargo, handles 150,000 tons annually, leveraging Helsinki’s COOL Nordic Cargo Hub for temperature-sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals and Finnish salmon. In 2025, Finnair introduced nonstop flights to Kiruna, Sweden, and expanded winter services to Lapland, boosting tourism to Finland’s Arctic region.