Oneworld defends sightseeing flights as it commits to net zero by 2050
Oneworld this month became the first global airline alliance to commit to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, an announcement that ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Finnair
Airlines urge pre-flight COVID testing deployment as outlook dims
Facing an anemic outlook for international air travel recovery, a leading airline trade group is calling on governments to develop and deplo... Continue Reading
Press Release: Finnair to offer coronavirus testing for travellers
Finnair has started co-operation with private Finnish healthcare service company Terveystalo to offer its customers easy and fast access to ... Continue Reading
Press Release: oneworld commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
oneworld® member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to unite behind a ... Continue Reading
Reflecting on the best flight(s) I’ve ever taken
Like many folks in aviation, I’m often asked to describe the best flight I’ve been fortunate enough to take. The answer? It’s complicated, b... Continue Reading
Finnair goes local in designing and sourcing new Clean Kit and masks
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many consequences to aviation, and one has been a spike in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE),... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Airlines need to be clear about catering changes
COVID-19, and its effects on the aviation industry, are unprecedented. Airlines have been scrambling to continue flying while keeping passen... Continue Reading
Press Release: Magnetic MRO completes ATR program for Finnair
Magnetic MRO, a Total Technical Care and asset management organization, has announced the recent successful completion of an ATR program for... Continue Reading
Press Release: Finnair reopens Helsinki lounge; makes PaxEx changes
During the spring, Finnair made numerous changes to its services to support the health of customers and employees at the airport and on boar... Continue Reading
A toast to first class — and hope for its legacy
Writing about airline premium seats and service often feels like, quite literally, a first class problem. That’s especially the case during ... Continue Reading
Notes from first class for future #PaxEx design
After making the most of sweet spot redemptions in several frequent flyer mile programs recently, I got to thinking about how the lessons of... Continue Reading
New year, new sustainable goals in commercial aviation
If 2019 was the year of “Flight Shame”, 2020 may just be the year of “Flight Redemption” as airlines big and small roll out (or at least, pu... Continue Reading
Virgin retrofitting new A350 with redesigned table in business
No airline wants to start retrofits immediately after a new aircraft and new seat goes into service, but Virgin Atlantic is having to do so ... Continue Reading
Where supersupplier Safran sits as airframers go vertical
As recently as a year ago, the message from commercial aircraft manufacturers about the growing cadre of supplersuppliers was one of distrus... Continue Reading
Press Release: Finnair flies ‘Push for change’ biofuel flights from SFO
Finnair is flying the first biofuel flights backed by its “Push for change” carbon decreasing initiative this week. The first Finnair flight... Continue Reading