Finnair

One of the world's longest-established airlines, Finnair is the market leader in flights to and from Finland and offers many great value air fares for flights around the world.

The company was first established in 1923 and offers a diverse route network comprising of around 50 locations with long-haul destinations including New York, Singapore and Tokyo, as well as 16 domestic destinations within Finland.

It also operates leisure flights to more than 60 destinations, mainly holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean and South America.

The airline has a reputation as one of the most punctual flight operators in the industry and was Europe's most punctual airline in 2004, as well as being ranked top for business class on European routes.

It also won a German travel agency award for the best short and medium-haul operator this January, due to the high quality of in-flight meals, drinks and entertainment programmes, the friendliness of its crew, conditions onboard and its safety and punctuality.

It is currently in the middle of a process of fleet renewal which started in 1999, with the average age of an aircraft in the fleet just 4.4 years old.

The company has more than 69 aircraft, including Boeing MD-11s, Boeing 757s and Airbus A321, A320 and A319 models. It is currently in the process of replacing the Boeing MD-11 long-haul fleet with Airbus A340 and A350 models which have a kerosene consumption that is almost 30 per cent lower than the older aircraft as well as lower levels of emissions.

It will also be replacing its Boeing MD-80s aeroplanes with Embraer 170 aircraft, models which also have a more economical fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions. The new models will make Finnair's fleet one of the most modern in Europe.

It will also be replacing its Boeing MD-80s aeroplanes with Embraer 170 aircraft, models which also have a more economical fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

The new models will make Finnair's fleet one of the most modern in Europe. The company says that it aims to be the leading northern European airline and provide highly regarded and high quality services, citing a comprehensive route network, an efficient fleet and expert personnel as the cornerstones of future activity.

Flights operate from London, Edinburgh and Manchester in the UK, with new flights just beginning from Helsinki to Tuscany, Krakow, Geneva, Nagoya in Japan and due to begin to Kuala Lumpar next year.

Finnair Business Class
On the aircraft there are a number of opportunities for working during the flight, especially in Business Class, where the spacious seat, good legroom and tabletop create a personal and tranquil working space. A wide range of newspapers gives passengers the chance to keep abreast of the latest news and other topical events.

The seats of Boeing MD-11 aircraft are equipped with a power socket, providing power for a laptop computer. You can buy a Targus Universal Auto Air Power Adapter kit from the Finnair Tax-Free Plus shop at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and on long-haul routes. Computers can be used only when the "Fasten safety belt" sign has been switched off. Further information about the use of computers can be found in the Blue Wings magazine in your seat pocket.

On Boeing MD-11 aircraft there is a telefax at the Purser's workstation. The Purser can use this to send passengers' messages to the ground. It is not possible to receive faxes. The sending of faxes is priced at the same level as the use of the satellite telephones.

The reverse side of the entertainment system's hand control functions as a satellite telephone receiver. The telephone provides instructions in Finnish, Swedish and English. English-language telephone instructions can also be found from the entertainment system’s telephone menu and in the Blue Wings magazine.

In addition to the telephones at every seat in Business Class, there are several public phones in the doorway areas of the Boeing MD-11 aircraft. Telephone instructions are given in Blue Wings and in English on the wall next to the telephone. The telephone also provides instructions in Finnish, Swedish and English. On the aircraft, calls can be made on the satellite telephones to the ground using the credit cards.

Finnair Economy Class Finnair Aircraft

As an Economy Class passenger, you can also use the fax and wireless satellite telephones on Boeing MD-11 aircraft (see Business Class section above). Aircraft also stock a supply of writing paper, envelopes and pens, which are obtainable from the cabin crew on request