Tips for sustainability

Planning your trip

• ​Choose a direct route or one that's as short as possible. You can combine different forms of transit, for example, with our bus connection for Tampere and Turku.
• Take time to check which airlines have a fuel-efficient fleet and book your flights with them. Fuel efficiency is a direct way to decrease the environmental impact of aviation. Get to know the Finnair fleet and read more on fuel-efficient flights from Blue Wings.

Preparing for the journey

• Pack light,as every kilogram on board counts and has an impact on fuel burn. Check out our cabin crew tips for packing smart.
• Pre-order a meal and other products for your next flight. This helps us to reserve the optimal amount of meals and products onboard, which ultimately leads to less food waste and reduces the weight of the aircraft.
  • On flights where we serve complimentary meals, please let us know about your special diet in advance so we can have just the right meal for you and no meals go to waste.
  • Consider choosing a vegetarian option on your next flight.
• Bring your reusable water bottle with you to avoid having to buy and use single-use bottles at the airport, as well as on your trip. In our hub, Helsinki Airport, you will find several taps to fill your bottle with drinking water for free. Just remember the bottle must be empty in the security check.
• Remember to pack your headphones when flying on our long-haul flights. This little act can help reduce plastic waste from disposable headphones.

Arriving at the airport

• If possible, prefer paperless digital solutions, such as the Finnair app. On the Finnair app, after checking in online, you can access your mobile boarding pass and the digital Finnair Plus card without an internet connection. Just make sure to double-check that the airport you are passing through accepts mobile boarding passes – like our hub Helsinki Airport does.
• Sustainable travel starts when you step out of the house and start heading to the airport. Favour public transport to connect to the airport.
• Be on time so the flight can depart on time. Punctuality is essential to ensure safe and smooth air traffic, but catching up one minute in the air requires burning 100 kg of extra fuel.

After travelling

• If you're a Finnair Plus member, you can donate your Avios to help the cause of a charity organisation of your choice. See the options in Finnair Shop.