Finnair is the largest Finnish airline and the national flag carrier. It has also been ranked the 3rd safest airline in the world. Finnair focuses on flights between Europe and Asia in order to connect Helsinki with up to 60 international destinations. The airline was founded in 1923 and conducted it's first flight from Helsinki to Tallinn. At that time airplanes had to land in water because airports weren't available yet in some cities. During World War II the airline fell into financial difficulties because air raids in Finland made the period very difficult for the airline. In the following years the fleet was expanded and today consists of around 70 aircraft with further expansion planned. The Finnair flight plan includes many Asian cities such as Beijing, Bangkok, Delhi and Mumbai. North American customers enjoy regular flights to New York City and seasonal service to Toronto. With around 9 million passengers carried a year, the company is one of the leading airlines in the world. The frequent flyer program is called Finnair Plus. Passengers may collect miles depending on the distance and class of flight flown. Once enough miles are collected they can be redeemed for upgrades. As a member of the oneworld alliance, Finnair also offers frequent flyer partnerships with partner companies such as American Airlines or British Airways.
Airline Information Finnair
- Founded: 1923
- Location: Vantaa, Finland
- Owner(s): Government of Finland (55,8%)
- Fleet Size: 65
- Number of Destinations: over 60
- Destinations: 15 domestic destinations, 55 international destinations focusing on Asia
- Average Aircraft Age: 6.2 years
- Type of Aircraft: Airbus A320-200 / A319-100, Embraer 170-100STD/LR
- Alliance: Oneworld
- Frequent Flyer Program: Finnair Plus
- Features: The airline has been ranked one of the safest airlines in the world with no hull-loss accident since 1953
Note: Information updated June 2010. Please visit the airline's official website for up to date information.