FinnAir

FinnAir History

FinnAir was founded in 1923. From the first years of its independence Finland began to develop air service to remote regions and neighboring countries. Initially the company used German airplanes, but after 1946 it radically renewed its fleet. FinnAir received its modern name and international registration in 1947.

A powerful impetus for development was the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. It was the first Olympics in history to involve an airline.

Given Finland’s special status as a bridge between East and West, FinnAir has been involved in passenger transportation to both European and Eastern Bloc countries. As a result, the regional carrier has one of the best fleets in Europe and a wide geography of flights.

FinnAir fleet

The airline tries to regularly renew its fleet. At the moment, all 79 of the company’s passenger aircraft are no more than 10 years old. With the exception of the turboprop ATR-72, all aircraft are equipped with an extended business class. By rationally utilizing the interior space in the aircraft, it was possible to increase the distance between seats to 41 inches.

Popular FinnAir flight destinations

The company flies to more than 60 countries around the world. The company’s most popular destinations are London, Rome, Tokyo and Berlin, as well as New York. The carrier also operates several flights a day to the Baltic States and Transcaucasus.

Classes of service

FinnAir has 3 classes of service: Economy (with two sub-classes, Light and Flex, differing in baggage allowance), Premium Economy and Business Class. All passengers, regardless of the class of service, are provided with the following services:

• Possibility to upgrade the class of service and purchase an additional baggage item;
• Ability to choose your seat and cancel/change your reservation online;
• Hearty hot meals on long-haul flights and access to refreshments on all flights. Option to purchase snacks on board;
• Free charging for phones and tablets;
• Leather comfort seats with the ability to recline into a half hammock in all classes of service;
• Access to a multimedia entertainment system with 1000+ books and movies in 5 foreign languages. Airline staff will provide you with a headset to watch movies if needed;
• Comfortable lounge for connecting flights at Vantaa Airport, Helsinki.

Premium Economy Class offers additional advantages in service. For example, passengers of this fare have access to a larger assortment of food and drinks on board. The seats have a folding table for convenient work. Each premium seat has a full power outlet and a lamp. You receive a FinnAir branded travel kit with personal hygiene products, sleep and rest items.

In business class, passengers are offered hearty meals on all flights and access to a collection of alcohol. All seats recline and convert into beds. Unlimited access to Wi-Fi on board. Customers get a free seat in the business lounge of any airport.

FinnAir’s passengers who are less mobile or ill receive pre-flight escorts.

FinnAir loyalty programs

FinnAirPlus is a loyalty program of a Finnish air carrier. The company’s customers are issued a bonus card that accumulates miles. Miles can be spent on:

• purchase of tickets/additional services on board;
• shopping in FinnAir partner stores;
• hotel/car rental in EU countries from partners.

There are 5 loyalty levels: basic, silver, gold, platinum and platinum extended. Each level gives its own privileges when buying an extra piece of luggage, service at FinnAir partners and accumulating miles per flight.

Baggage allowance

The standard requirements for dimensions (158 in the sum of three measurements) and weight apply here. Please note that 23 kg of free baggage is allowed per person (even in business class), or 32 kg if you buy extra weight. It is carefully packed: suitcases or bags checked in the baggage compartment must not be ripped open or contain obvious damage.

Check-in

Check-in starts 30 hours in advance and ends 45 minutes before the flight. The procedure can be completed both online and offline at the check-in desk at the airport of departure. Before check-in you need to prepare your passport and ticket.

FinnAir contacts

You can contact the airline through the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of the official website page. The link will ask you to choose a request form, call a contact number or write to the company’s chatbot.