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AVIATION INDUSTRY CRISIS

Helsinki airport agony threatens to collapse regional airfields

Cesar Calvar 11/17/20

“When international traffic at Helsinki Airport is at a standstill, traffic at the regional airports is also dramatically reduced," says Kimmo Mäki , CEO of Finavia. Last month, the number…

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RECESSION

Finavia to cut 480 jobs after state granted 350 million euro aid

Foreigner.fi 10/30/20

The company has launched a plan aiming to save 200 million euros, of which staff reductions are a part.

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AIR TRAFFIC COLLAPSE

State prepares to recapitalize Finnish airports with 350 million

Foreigner.fi 10/26/20

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, about 90% fewer passengers have passed through Finavia's airports than a year earlier.

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RECESSION

Air traffic figures confirm agony of Finnish aviation and tourism

Foreigner.fi 9/8/20

Finnair carried 193,000 passengers in August, which is 85.8% less year-on-year. At the Helsinki-Vantaa airport , the total number of travelers plummeted by 87%. Finavia says the drop is much lower…

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TO COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS

Finland reopens 3 airports

Foreigner.fi 8/11/20

Tampere airport is also planning on reopening its doors to passengers in September.

Tourism

Ryanair started new Vienna-Helsinki route

Foreigner.fi 8/10/20

The new Vienna-Helsinki route will be operated three times a week by Lauda.

Business

ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

Finns dream of flying with zero emissions

Foreigner.fi 6/24/20

Cooperation is intensified to introduce a new generation of electric aircraft in the country.

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BUSINESS

Finnish airport restaurants and services gradually reopening

Foreigner.fi 6/10/20

Popular restaurants opened their doors again in early June.

Business

Coronavirus will cost Finnish airports over 100 million euros

Foreigner.fi 4/7/20

Air traffic sank by 57.2% in March at Helsinki-Vantaa airport. "And the numbers keep falling," says Finavia.

Coronavirus

Healthcare professionals to meet returning tourists at Helsinki Airport

Foreigner.fi 3/25/20

Passengers arriving on international flights and people placed under quarantine must refrain from using public transport, says the Government.

Tourism

Security checks become more complicated at Helsinki airport

Foreigner.fi 2/24/20

Travelers are now requested to remove all battery-powered devices, including those intended for personal hygiene, from their hand baggage before being scanned.

Business

Finavia wants electric aircraft to fly on domestic routes by the end of 2020s

Foreigner.fi 1/28/20

Members of the Network for Electric Aviation (NEA) meet in Helsinki this week to discuss standardizing infrastructure and developing aircraft technology in the Nordic countries.

Lifestyle

Flying from Finland this Christmas? Tips for smooth holiday travelling

Foreigner.fi 12/20/19

Can you take a Christmas ham or fireworks through airport security? Read here a list of tips for packing your Christmas hand luggage from the operator of the Finnish airports.

Tourism

Flying from Helsinki at Christmas? See this list of festive events at the airport

Foreigner.fi 12/2/19

Helsinki Airport wants to help passengers waiting for their flights get into the holiday spirit and offer international travelers uniquely Finnish Christmas experiences.