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New life for old jets: How cabin refurbishments deliver on sustainability as well as comfort

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

Euronews

Finnair cancels 70 flights due to union strikes, affecting around 6,500 passengers

Airline boss described the industrial action as ‘unreasonable’

The Independent UK

Can Finnair’s new CEO navigate turbulence and take the airline higher?

Finnair has had to adapt to several challenges in the last five years, including the pandemic and then the war in Ukraine which closed Russian airspace—so how does its new CEO see the future of Finnair?

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How the war in Ukraine has made flying worse for the climate

Some long-haul flights connecting Europe and Asia are emitting 40% more CO₂ since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, my new study shows. The spike is largely due to airspace closures above conflict zones which are forcing airlines to seek alternative routes, significantly increasing flight times. Longer flights…

The Conversation

GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims

The flight had to be diverted to Poland after it faced issues with its GPS

The Independent UK

Finnair cancels almost 300 flights in run up to Christmas due to pilot strikes

Finnair said that around 33,000 of their customers will be affected

The Independent UK

As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting

It’s increasingly difficult for Western airlines to avoid contentious conflict zones even as Chinese ones swoop in.

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Divers find remains of Finnish WWII plane shot down by Soviets

Salvage team in Estonia says it located well-preserved parts and debris from the Junkers Ju 52 plane shot down in 1940.

Al Jazeera

Divers find remains of Finnish WWII plane that was shot down by Moscow with a US diplomat aboard

The World War II mystery of what happened to a Finnish passenger plane after it was shot down over the Baltic Sea by Soviet bombers appears to finally be solved more than eight decades later

The Independent UK

Russia accused of meddling in the GPS systems of Baltic Sea countries

Russia is being accused of jamming GPS signals across northern Europe, putting airlines on alert to possible flight disruptions. The rising frequency of these incidents is also shining a spotlight on recent trends in electronic warfare.

France 24

Finnair Implements Anonymous Passenger Weighing for Accurate Balance Calculations

Finnair has started a voluntary survey at Helsinki airport, asking passengers to weigh themselves along with their hand luggage, in order to gather accurat...

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European Airline Weighs People Along With Luggage Before Boarding; Here's Why

The airline has announced it will be carrying the process for the next three months.

International Business Times UK

Finnair starts weighing passengers as well as their carry-on luggage

Airline says the weigh-ins are voluntary and help better estimate weight distributions for flights

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: Labor MP breaks ranks over Gaza; search for missing Ballarat woman; and Finnair asks passengers to step on the scales

Labor MP Josh Wilson condemns Israeli’s military campaign in the Middle East as ‘unconscionable’

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Not just luggage: Finnish airline invites passengers to weigh in for flights

Finnair says trial is voluntary and will help estimate weight of planes’ cargo before takeoff

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Finnair marks a century of connecting horizons

Finnair celebrates its 100th anniversary with global festivities

The Guardian - UK

Was race the problem when BA denied me boarding?

I was the only one of our group not allowed on a connecting flight and BA won’t tell me why

The New Daily

Qantas beats off COVID blues with a million more seats and new routes

Qantas will boost its international network with extra flights, more aircraft and routes as it restores capacity in line with travel demand.

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Union fury as Qantas adds Finnish aircraft to fleet

Australia's pilots' union is furious over a Qantas decision to lease two Finnair aircraft and crews to supplement its international capacity.

Fortune

Air France-KLM CEO says China carriers have 'unfair advantage': Flying over Russia

European carriers have to skirt around Russia, adding hours to trips between Europe and Asia. Some Asian airlines don't have that restriction.

Daily Mirror

'I visited Helsinki and Tallinn in one long weekend - they're two different vibes'

Robin Cottle splits a break between stylish Helsinki in Finland and near neighbour Tallinn, Estonia, trying out the saunas, delicious reindeer meat and taking in the history

The Independent UK

Heathrow passengers warned of ‘disruption, delays and potential cancellations’ as 72 hour strike is called

10 airlines could be affected: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Egyptair, Finnair, Lufthansa, Qantas, Swiss and TAP Portugal.

Liverpool Echo

Finnair warns of travel disruption as around 100 flights cancelled

The airline operates flights to and from Manchester Airport

Daily Mirror

Heathrow strikes see Brits warned of 'serious delays' and told to stick to hand luggage

Heathrow Airport has been hit by strikes this morning as 350 Unite workers walk out other a pay disagreement with baggage handling firm Menzies likely to affect airlines such as American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Aer Lingus and Finnair

The Independent UK

Finland country guide: Everything you need to know before you go

This trendy Nordic nation packs in an outdoorsy design capital, tiny islands and serene lakes with cabins and pines ‒ not to mention Lapland’s snowscapes and Northern Lights

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