The new Finnair short haul cabin on the E190 is all grey.

Press Release: Finnair unveils new short-haul cabin on Embraer 190

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Press Release hub banner blue with title in red white and blueFinnair has pulled back the curtain on its new short-haul cabin, as the airline continues to invest in its onboard experience.

The carrier’s first refurbished aircraft, the Embraer 190 registration OH-LKH, returned to service this week, from Exeter Airport in the UK, where the work took place.

As part of the refit, the Nordic airline has introduced new seats, lighting, and other touches to the aircraft, to bring it in line with the warm, comforting colours introduced on Finnair’s long-haul aircraft and lounges at Helsinki Airport.

The new cabin will offer customers the choice of two new seats, with the total number of seats remaining at 100.

Customers seated in rows 1-9, often dedicated to Finnair’s Business Class cabin, can enjoy newly designed seats with recline functionality and increased cushioning for improved onboard comfort.

A Finnair flight attendant in standing, smiling, in the new E190 cabin

Those travelling in rows 10-25, dedicated to Finnair’s Economy cabin, can also enjoy a new seat design aimed at maximising comfort on short hops across Europe, alongside other new features including the addition of LED lighting throughout the cabin.

Finnair E190 seats up close. The seats are light grey.

Finnair’s latest investment will see seven of its E190 aircraft refurbished this winter, with the remainder of the fleet of 12 aircraft having been completed by spring 2026.

As part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to reduce its environmental impact, the new cabin has also been designed to minimise weight, in turn reducing fuel burn and emissions.

Both the new Business Class and Economy seats are lighter than their predecessors, with the selected carpet also made of a lighter material, meaning each aircraft is approximately 150kg lighter than before.

The seatback of the Finnair E190 seat as well as the bulkhead are in all grey tones.

Eerika Enne, Finnair Head of Inflight Customer Experience, said: “After receiving positive feedback following the rollout of our new long-haul cabin, we wanted to invest in our regional aircraft to further improve comfort on flights within Europe.

“Our aim was to create a harmonious, fresh and inviting travel environment for our customers, with dark blue and grey colours and a hint of wooden laminate – colours our customers now associate with Finnair.

“We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our newly refurbished aircraft in the coming months, and with new lighter seats and cabins, we know these aircraft will help Finnair fly into the future.”

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The E190 jet, operated for Finnair by Nordic Regional Airlines, operates a range of the airline’s most popular domestic and European routes, including Edinburgh, Dublin and Manchester to Helsinki.

This investment comes hot on the heels of the airline’s long-haul product renewal, including brand-new Business Class, exciting new Premium Economy cabin, and refreshed Economy Class.

About Finnair:

Finnair is a network airline, specialising in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, North America and Europe. Finnair is one of the oldest operating airlines in the world, celebrating its centenary in 2023. Customers have chosen Finnair as the Best Airline in Northern Europe in the Skytrax Awards for 14 times in a row. Finnair is a member of the oneworld alliance. Finnair Plc’s shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.

All images credited to Finnair