Tag: Finavia
Finavia reports a significant increase in turnover in 2022, but low passenger numbers will weaken the result for the year
Turnover increased by 105.3% to 298.4 million euros and the operating profit margin turned positive to 65.4 million euros, an increase of 340.8%. Despite the positive development, the company’s operating profit remained loss-making and was EUR 52.3 million in loss, although it is 60.0% better than a year earlier. Due to China’s COVID-19 restrictions and […]
Finavia’s summer 2023 flight list: Almost 150 direct flights around the world
Finnair increases flights to more than 50 European destinations and opens a new route to Bodø in Norway. Norwegian flies to 17 destinations in Europe, including Malaga and Alicante in Spain, Nice in France and Dubrovnik in Croatia. Ryanair flies to several destinations in Europe. Finnair is also increasing flights to Asia and the United […]
Finavia facilitates the security check of air passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
This update has speeded up security checks,” said Ari KumaraDirector of Finavia’s safety operations. By the summer of 2023, traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa airport will be even more effortless when Finavia will install even more ultra-modern security devices. These devices allow air passengers to carry liquid containers of up to 100 milliliters in their carry-on luggage. […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was awarded the best airport in Europe in its category
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has maintained its strong position among the world’s best airports year after year,” says Kimmo MäkiCEO of Finavia. The ASQ award (Airport Service Quality) is awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI), the international umbrella organization for airports. The awards were given to airports that were the best in their area and size […]
ACP strikes can also affect air traffic, says Finavia
Real-time information about flights arriving and departing from airports in different parts of the country can be found at on Finavia’s website. AKT began a series of strikes on Wednesday targeting three segments of the road transport sector – truck, tank and oil product transport – as well as stevedoring and terminal operations at ports. […]
Finavia’s environmental investments total almost 10 million euros
Water protection is important because by improving the management of stormwater flowing from the runway, the microbiome of the ditches and streams near the airports can be protected,” he says. Henry HansonDirector of Finavia. The Finnish Civil Aviation Authority’s infrastructure investments in 2023 will total more than 15 million euros, of which around 4 million […]
More and more Christmas tourists arrive in Lapland on scheduled flights
This can be seen in the willingness of airlines to start regular scheduled flights to Lapland. The scheduled flights reflect well the demand potential and attractiveness of the area. For those living in Lapland, scheduled flights mean direct and fast connections to destinations in Europe,” he says Jonna PietiläFinavia VP Lapland airports. According to preliminary […]
Finavia warns passengers to be prepared for long queues in Helsinki-Vantaa
Helsinki-Vantaa’s security checkpoints are overcrowded due to staff shortages.
YLE: Congestion at Helsinki-Vantaa airport will continue until the end of the week
“The waiting time varies depending on the busiest hours. Congestion is greatest in the morning between 5-8 am and in the afternoon between 2-6 pm. Then you should arrive at the airport on time.” Samuli Koskicommunications coordinator at Finavia, stated For YLE on Monday. The public broadcaster wrote that comments on social media suggested that […]
Eurowings and Air France will start direct flights from Düsseldorf and Paris to Kittila in December
– We are happy that both Air France and Eurowings are expanding their flight offer to Kittilä! Last year’s lively winter season and 2019’s higher number of charter flights showed that tourism in Lapland continues to grow, says Jani JolkkonenDirector of Finavia Airport Networks. Airlines have noticed an increase in demand from Central Europe to […]
Finland prevents dozens of Russian private flights from using Finnish airspace
In recent months, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has blocked around thirty business or private flights carrying Russian oligarchs or others subject to EU sanctions, says Ylen MOT’s investigative journalism unit. European Union prescribed A series of sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in February, including the entry of all […]
Sichuan Airlines continues flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chengdu
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has decided to allow flights from China to Finland not only from Shanghai but also from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. “We are very happy that Sichuan Airlines is returning to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The reopening of the route is an important step towards the recovery of China’s […]
The number of passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport increased by almost 600% in the first half of 2022
About 85 percent of passengers at the country’s largest airport traveled internationally. The most popular destinations were Germany, Spain, Sweden and Great Britain. Despite the increase in passenger numbers at Helsinki-Vantaa, the recovery has been slower than at many other European airports. According to Finavia, the reason is that the number of passengers transferring at […]
The Finnish aviation sector is making a strong comeback, the operator says
The Finnish aviation industry recovered well in the first half of this year, estimates the national airport operator Finavian. In January-June, approximately 6.6 million passengers traveled through Finnish airports, the company said in its statement on Tuesday. Compared to the first six months of 2021, the growth was 520 percent, or sixfold. However, passenger figures […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport turns 70 years old
In July 1952, Prime Minister Urho Kekkonen opened the new Helsinki-Vantaa Olympic transport for use for a month and a half. Construction of the airport continued after the Olympics. Air traffic at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport officially started on October 26, 1952. At first, only one runway was available. The first airport building was a wooden barracks, […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is streamlining operations into a single terminal
Since Tuesday, Helsinki-Vantaa check-in points, security checks and luggage have been centralized in one terminal. The state-owned airport operations company Finavia said that Terminals 1 and 2 and the gateway had been taken out of service. The old departure and arrival halls have been closed and converted into passenger and staff rooms. Passengers no longer […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport receives the prestigious airport industry award: The best airport in Northern Europe
I am glad that passengers appreciate the services of our airport and have trusted us even during the difficult COVID-19 season, ”says Ulla LettijeffFinavia Airport Director. There are hundreds of companies operating at Helsinki-Vantaa that employ thousands of people. Together, they have been involved in creating a smooth airport service that our customers appreciate, which […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport will undergo a historic change on June 21st
Getting around the airport is easier at one terminal. It also makes life easier for those who encounter or escort passengers. Services are centralized under one roof, making them even more accessible. Cars and taxis can now drive directly in front of the main doors to leave passengers. The terminal can be reached by elevator […]
Passengers are preparing for new airport delays as air traffic increases
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport operator Finavia warns again on Sunday about serious passenger delays. On Friday, some passengers had to queue for an hour for security checks. Congestion is likely to be at its worst in the afternoon, especially between 2pm and 4pm. The security check at Terminal 1 was closed from Sunday morning, so all passengers […]
Finnair is reducing summer flights to Japan and increasingly focusing on Western markets
The ban on flights imposed by Russia at the end of February on airlines in 36 countries, including Finland, will remain in force until the end of May, but Finnair is preparing for a long extension. The effects of the ban have been taken into account in both the company’s summer and winter schedules, he […]
Passengers board the flight despite a demonstration at Extinction Rebellion Airport
Finavia said on Saturday that it had not learned that any passengers had missed the flight due to Extinction Rebellion, or Elokapina climate activists blocking security checks at Terminal 2. About 50 activists tried to block the entrance for security checks at about 3 p.m. Saturday. According to Finavia, the airport authorities will respond by […]
A large-scale accident training will be held at Helsinki-Vantaa
At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, one of the largest major-accident training exercises ever will be held on Wednesday, with the participation of 15 different organizations and 450 people. "Normally, such a large exercise is held at the airport once a year. However, due to Covid, it was not possible to practice for a few years," said Jorma […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Covid Remnant, Aviation Return, and Yle’s Nazi Series Controversy
Finnish Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) spoke Helsingin Sanomat about the deteriorating Covid situation in Finland. The government’s coronavir virus working group met for the first time in four weeks on Tuesday. "Although no one suggested new restrictions, the general feeling of the meeting was worrying," said Linden. Currently, about […]
Helsinki-Vantaa’s travel experience will be completely renewed during the spring and summer
“Our entire development program is focused on positioning Helsinki-Vantaa’s services and passenger comfort among the best in the world. We have invested not only in streamlining exchange tourism but also in the comprehensive development of the customer experience. Opening a new, advanced security check and moving all flights under one roof is an important part […]
Snow on southern Finland on Monday, driving conditions dangerous
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the low-pressure front is expected to bring as much as 25 centimeters of snow to southern Finland on Monday and Tuesday. Snowfall is accompanied by strong east winds, which makes driving conditions particularly dangerous on the south coast. On Monday, temperatures will fluctuate between -3 and -7 degrees Celsius […]
Finland publishes a plan for electric aircraft routes in the Lapland region
An experimental project at Enontekiö Airport in northwestern Finland is testing the usability of electric aircraft to fly routes over a wider area of Lapland. "When an Enonteki employee leaves for Rovaniemi, the journey takes at least four hours by car, but flying by half an hour," CEO of Enontekiö Airport Marko Halla told Yle. […]
The snowstorm over the weekend will cause little damage
When on Saturday "Valtteri" the blizzard caused less damage than feared, and it will take days to remove the massive snowfall that disrupted public transport on Sunday. Road conditions are poor everywhere except Lapland. Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) said that there were possible disruptions to both tram and bus timetables on Sunday. The City of […]
The Lithuanian plane returns to Helsinki Airport on May Day after an engine failure
A potentially dangerous incident occurred at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Wednesday evening, when a twin-engine turboprop aircraft operated by Lithuanian Transaviabaltika had to return to the airport with one propulsion engine after departure to Savonlinna. Pilot Erwin Jonker told Helsingin Sanomat that the engine on the right had a malfunction shortly after take – off and […]
Strong signs of a recovery in tourism in northern Finland
According to preliminary statistics, the number of Christmas holidaymakers arriving in Lapland and the Kuusamo region is likely to rise to pre-Covid levels this year. Sian Porter arrived from London with his family to spend Christmas in Kuusamo. Because we are fully vaccinated, traveling is not a concern now. "We are not afraid of the […]
The security guard is investigating the take-off accident at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
The plane on its way from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu in Eastern Finland had flight problems on Thursday night immediately after take-off and had to return to the airport. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. According to Finavia, the national airport operator, there was no danger to other aircraft. Finavia has not specified the […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport no longer checks the vaccination documents of all arrivals
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has introduced the so-called A green line to speed up the handling of fully vaccinated passengers as air traffic begins to normalize. Ritva Viljanen, The mayor of Vantaa, where the airport is located, said on Sunday that the express line was created for fully vaccinated people, who make up 80 to 90 percent […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is occasionally congested when traffic begins to recover
As the coverage of coronavirus vaccines increases, more and more Finns will book flights abroad this autumn. For example, many trips have been booked for the October school holiday season, says the national airline Finavia. Today, Helsinki-Vantaa has an average of 12,000–15,000 passengers a day. A year ago, there were only 2,000 to 3,000 passengers. […]
The number of passengers at Finnish airports continued to fall by almost 80%
The number of passengers traveling through Finnish airports decreased by 78.9 per cent in the first half of the year compared to January-June 2020, Finavia, the airport operator, said on Wednesday. The pandemic began to affect Finland in the middle of last year. During the first six months of this year, just over a million […]
Ryanair is planning several new routes from Helsinki to Tampere
The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced its intention to open new routes from Finnish cities Helsinki and Tampere to the United Kingdom and Europe this autumn. From the end of October to the beginning of November, the airline will start operating from Helsinki to London, Paris, Milan, Brussels, Riga, the Polish cities of Warsaw and […]
Finavia: Finland’s position as a hub for air traffic is threatened by questionable entry rules
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has requested feedback on a number of temporary amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act and the Penal Code, the purpose of which is to prevent new coronavirus alternatives from entering Finland. Its proposal would oblige arriving passengers to provide credible evidence of coronavirus vaccination, a negative coronavirus test […]
Finland’s strict quarantine rules are preventing the recovery of tourism, says Finnair’s CEO
“The quarantine requirement is a really significant obstacle to the recovery of tourism,” says Topair Manner, Finnair’s CEO. stated Helsingin Sanomat on Monday. In addition to the majority state-owned airline, the plea has been signed by Finavia, the Finnish Hospitality Association (Mara), Service Union United (PAM) and the cities of Espoo, Vantaa and Helsinki. At […]
Thursday’s papers: Vaccine strategies, career changes, airport expansion
Swedish newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet report government negotiations on the next steps planned to combat the coronavirus epidemic. The magazine writes that no later than Friday, a decision is expected on Parliament’s request to approve the implementation of the four parts of the Emergency Authorization Act. Two of these deal with specific powers in health care restructuring, […]
Finavia, a state-owned airport operator, is cutting 480 jobs
Due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis, the state-owned airport agency Finavia and its land and passenger transport subsidiary Airpro plan to renew their business, continue their work and reduce up to 480 jobs due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis. According to the companies, they have started co-operation negotiations on the plans […]
Finavia, the operator of the Finnish airport, wants to vacate almost 500 jobs
– The long-term layoffs that began in the spring have sought to preserve our jobs and special expertise in the aircraft industry. As the coronavirus crisis continues, it has become clear that there is no longer enough work for everyone. ” complained Finavia’s CEO Kimmo Mäki. Consultative consultations will be held separately in each organization […]
The Board is planning a rescue service of EUR 350 million for Finavia
The state intends to pump EUR 350 million to strengthen the capital base of the Finnish airport operator Finavia in order to combat the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for the company. The Committee of Ministers for Economic Policy has recommended that the government seek permission from Parliament to recapitalize, which is planned for next […]
The mask’s guidelines were tightened at Finnish airports and in parliament
The airport company Finavia and the Parliament House announced new instructions for using a face mask. On Tuesday, passengers and other people visiting the country’s airports must wear face masks at all times, according to the news agency STT. Finavia previously issued face mask recommendations in May. The company said it wanted to protect passengers […]
10k A job related to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is in danger, the mayor warns
Up to 10,000 employees with jobs at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport are at risk of becoming unemployed, Mayor of Vantaa Ritva Viljanen said on Friday and urged the Finnish state to support the airport. Last week, the national airline Finnair announced its intention to lay off almost 1,000 employees. Shortly afterwards, the airport’s ground handling company Swissport […]
Skopje passengers bring 17 new coronavirus infections to Turku
The number of Covid-19 cases exceeds 7,800 According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare, the number of coronavirus infections confirmed in the laboratory is currently 7,805, up from 29 from Tuesday to Wednesday. More than 130 infections were detected during the last seven-day follow-up period from 10 to 16 August, meaning 37 drops […]
