Finnair starts digital transformation with IBM/Apple maintenance apps
In any airline, the opportunities for business improvement using new digital tools are numerous — larger, indeed, than the development pipel... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Finnair
From C-suite down, Finnair and its staff value social media
Finnair has long been at the forefront of airlines on social media, with successful online campaigns — both with and without the assistance ... Continue Reading
Finnair’s Nordic identity: more than Marimekko and Moomins
There are few airlines with as much design heritage as Finnair. Its easy to overuse the word iconic, from Tapio Wirkkala’s Ultima Thul... Continue Reading
Finnair’s Norra Embraer E-190: great Eurobiz, apart from the seats
It’s a commentary on the state of European business class when an 18”-wide seat, no neighbour, a tasty hot meal and some chilled Champagne i... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell Connected Aircraft software reduces fuel use
Honeywell is helping reduce fuel use on 71 aircraft for two national carriers through its Connected Aircraft GoDirect™ Fuel Efficiency soft... Continue Reading
Qantas redesigns iconic tableware for 787 generation
Sometimes, airlines create a classic when they and their designers create a new element of the inflight service. Perhaps the best example of... Continue Reading
Finnair sees inflight sales spike on China flights with Alipay via wifi
Finnair is seeing a 100% increase in inflight sales on its China flights after implementing real-time Alipay payment processing via inflight... Continue Reading
Press Release: Finnair CEO to be oneworld governing board chairman
Pekka Vauramo, Chief Executive of Finnair, has been nominated by the Governing Board of the oneworld® global airline alliance to serve as it... Continue Reading
British Airways meltdown; a penny wise, pound foolish
The statistics from British Airways’ meltdown this past weekend are pretty awful on their own. Thousands of flights were cancelled and... Continue Reading
Three airlines reveal their most stolen onboard items
Have you ever stashed an airline pillow under your arm while deplaning, or slipped a spoon into your suitcase? You’re not alone. Highly deta... Continue Reading
SAS cuts outstation contract lounge, fast track access
Beleaguered Scandinavian carrier SAS is removing airport lounge and fast track benefits from the top fares on a wide swathe of its European ... Continue Reading
OPINION: Why approving NAI’s permit is good for US airline industry
Predictably, most of the interview pitches I have received from PR people regarding the Department of Transportation’s final decision on 2 D... Continue Reading
How IATA World Passenger Symposium topics will affect travelers
A passenger-focused aviation conference that skips over seating? That's what we got at the 2016 IATA World Passenger Symposium in Dubai this... Continue Reading
Finnair, SAS talk ViaSat connectivity pick as competition hots up
Is it any wonder why Thales is getting more deeply involved in inflight connectivity? The French multinational company, which today announce... Continue Reading
Internet on Finnair A320 family expected to be akin to JetBlue Fly-Fi
Best known in aviation for providing high-speed Internet to JetBlue Airways, ViaSat is serving as the lead contractor for bringing inflight ... Continue Reading
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