If you're one of the millions of people who feel anxious about boarding a plane, you're not alone. The fear of flying, or aviophobia, is a common phobia that can prevent some individuals from flying. Consequently, travelling to exotic destinations and experiencing new cultures may seem almost impossible.

Finnair updates its in-flight services on all flights on 19 April 2023. We will make some changes to the complimentary food and beverage service in Business Class on European flights and in all travel classes on long-haul flights. Also, the onboard menu available for purchase is updated with some new options.

If you haven't yet downloaded the Finnair app, make sure you do! The app has many great benefits that make preparing for your trip simple. Our Digital Channel Lead Ulla Mäki-Kahma lets us in on the five most important app features.

Our new travel class Premium Economy launched last year, and many of you have already experienced the comfort it offers. But there are facts about the cabin and its service you perhaps didn't happen to think about. Let's find out what these are.

Sandra Kurki, who uses a rollator as an aid, travelled twice to Alicante, Spain in the summer of 2022, first with her family and then alone. Travelling was pretty stressful for her at first but became easier with each flight. Sandra now shares her useful tips for other travellers with a rollator or other walking aid.

From exit row to extra legroom, we all have our own favourite seats in the aircraft. Here are the most popular seats on Finnair flights – and a couple of tips on how to ensure you'll get your favourite seat on board.

Many of us tend to take more baggage than usual on Christmas and winter travels. We might even pack some unusual items. Are you wondering how to pack your skis or ski wax? We collected five tips to help you and your baggage start your winter travels smoothly.

Finnair’s long haul transformation is set to revolutionise how our customers experience flying between Europe and Asia and the United States. A huge undertaking, the work took on added significance as Finnair looked to create something unique during the challenging months and years of the coronavirus pandemic.

Planning your next unforgettable holiday is easy with Finnair’s wide range of digital services. There are several services available on Finnair.com that will help you to easily plan your trip and also tailor your journey with travel extras.

The Finnair Business Lounge and Platinum Wing in the non-Schengen area at Helsinki Airport got a major upgrade a few years back. The spaces were designed to invite you to unwind and get comfortable before and in between your travels.

You can make your flight more comfortable when you upgrade your travel class. But how and where to make the upgrade? We have answers to your most frequent questions regarding upgrades.

Is your next holiday around the corner? If so, now is a perfect time to start preparing for your upcoming trip. When you make the preparations in advance and tailor your flight with our travel extras, you get to start your journey smoothly and more hassle-free.

Travelling with kids is fun – but with some planning and added extras you can make it a lot easier. Check out our five ways that keep the entire family happy.

Helsinki Airport, Finnair’s home in the North, has gone through a total transformation to offer you a seamless journey. Its stunning new terminal building is an ideal place to start and finish your journey, but it is also a perfect choice for connecting flights.

We regularly get questions about how seats are assigned onboard and what are the best ways to ensure you get your desired seat. Read our Q&A on the topic and keep our tips in mind next time you book.

Do I need a visa for my destination? How do I enter my name when booking a flight ticket? Travel documents raise questions. Here come the ten most common questions and answers. 

Finnair’s new in-flight entertainment system (IFE) has won an international Red Dot Award 2022 in the Brand and Communication Design category.

Finnair offers many digital services for our Plus members, and we are even developing new online features constantly. You can for example take care of your bookings, update your personal information, or use your Finnair Plus points online.

Pent-up travel demand and global labour shortages are causing congestion at many European airports. At some airports, there have been queues of up to several hours, for example at the security check. Preparation in advance and patience are your best travel companions when you are going on a flight.

Travelling with children might not be the easiest. The long waits and sitting in one place can take its toll. With a bit of preparation and our useful tips you can make things a bit more fun for the whole family.

Packing light or travelling with only a cabin bag has many benefits, from easier travel to less climate emissions! With our clever tips, you can feel like a true packing pro.

It is finally easier to hold on to your travel plans as the pandemic has moved to a new phase. However, many of us like having flexibility with travel plans. Valtteri Helve, Head of Finnair product offering, shares his tips for added flexibility when travelling with Finnair.

Finnair's new long-haul experience has been designed with you, our customers, in mind. In the development a lot of focus was put into our new food and beverage concepts.

Renewing Finnair’s long haul cabin has been a huge undertaking. A project that started four years ago, it has required great collaboration between teams and individuals throughout the business. The result is a new look throughout, with a cutting edge Business Class cabin featuring our unique Air Lounge seat, an all new Premium Economy service offering and a beautifully updated Economy Class.

Finnair’s new look long haul cabin has been redesigned to make your in-flight experience better than ever. From a revolutionary new seat in Business Class to a sensational menu that puts the very best of Nordic cuisine at its heart, the renewed space is a labor of love and the result of years of collaborative work by teams from across the business. Here are five key changes you’ll notice next time you board a Finnair long haul flight.

Inside Finnair’s updated Airbus A330 and Airbus A350 fleet, Nordic heritage stands out. And not just because of Finnair’s long history, with our centenary approaching in 2023. This is a space that has been crafted in collaboration with the very best Finnish brands. One that is designed to offer an elevated long haul experience with comfort at its heart and a coziness that is quintessentially Nordic.

For those redesigning Finnair’s long-haul experience, the challenge was to create something that gave every space a Nordic feel, highlighting Finnair’s roots. This went beyond the creation of the impressive AirLounge seat in Business Class. It was about developing a unifying style, creating spaces and materials that utilised classic Nordic touches, alongside a menu that tapped into the region’s booming food and drink scene.

Finnair’s all new Business Class cabin, rolling out across our entire long haul fleet throughout 2022 and 2023, is a true game changer. With an incredible seat, gorgeous Nordic design and food inspired by our roots as well as our destinations, it’s set to be the ultimate way to travel between Europe, the USA and Asia. Here are five reasons why you should book a ticket now and get set to take to the skies.

Finnair’s new look long haul aircraft might feature one of the sharpest Business Class cabins in the sky. But that’s not to say you’ll be missing out if you opt to fly in our brand new Premium Economy and updated Economy Class cabins. Far from it. Creating a cabin that offers comfort and coziness to all has been the driving force behind the project.

The new Finnair long-haul experience - the renewed Business Class, totally new Premium Economy travel class and the refreshed Economy Class - will be first available on our Singapore route for the summer season from 11 May onwards until the end of October.

With its gorgeous Marimekko crafted textiles, Iittala tableware and sleek finishes, Finnair’s updated business class is a study in classic Nordic design. But what really sets it apart is the stunning new Business Class AirLounge seat created by Collins Aerospace.

Sitting comfortably in a cabin of its own between Business and Economy Class, our new Premium Economy cabin has cutting edge Nordic design at its heart.

Step onto our refreshed long haul fleet and you’ll find an all new Economy Class cabin with an airy Nordic design.

We have been hard at work creating an incredible new elevated long-haul experience, with a fully redesigned long-haul cabin set to roll out across our entire Airbus A350 and A330 fleet throughout 2022 and 2023.

As Finland’s foremost living designer, Harri Koskinen knows all about the beauty, form and functionality needed to create the very best in Nordic design. His Block lamp has been part of MoMA’s permanent collection since 2000, while his Muu chair won him the prestigious Compasso d’Oro Award in 2004.

Our new look for the long-haul cabin has been a team effort, with designers, engineers and crew coming together to create something completely new. But it’s not just about those inside Finnair. Partnerships with major Finnish brands have also played a major role.

Finnair app is a travel partner that makes your travel routines faster and easier. It helps you throughout your journey.

If you’re like most people, travelling for a holiday might be the highlight of the year for you. We’ve gathered five tips for you to enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

Save yourself some time and follow our tips to get through the airport with less stress.

Travelling with a full stomach is much more fun than the anger caused by hunger. It’s a good idea to keep your kids’ energy levels stable during the journey. Eating is also a good way to pass the time and create fun travel memories that last. Elina Wahlman from Finnair’s Customer Experience and Products team tells how she keeps her children’s tummies full when travelling.

Finnair's main environmental goal is to go carbon neutral by the end of 2045. This requires a comprehensive review of various areas of sustainability. One of the focus points for developments has been inflight food and drink, where the aim is to reduce packaging and food waste. Several improvements towards these goals will take place in the fall of 2021 when inflight menus are renewed.

The food at Finnair is well known for its high-quality Nordic specialties and local ingredients. The refreshed Business Class menu still highlights these elements but to boost the Scandi flavors Finnair has now looked towards the tastes of Japan and makes the most of local delicacies in the destination countries.

1 September onwards, Finnair refreshes meal and drink service onboard all its flights, and we’re also bringing back our Nordic Kitchen onboard menu.

Many people are currently concerned about the safety of travelling. How big is the risk of getting a coronavirus infection while flying if another person with a coronavirus infection is on the same flight?

This summer, Finnair is trialling IATA Travel Pass, an easy-to-use mobile app for managing coronavirus related travel documents. We are trialling the solution on our flights between Helsinki and London in both directions 14 July - 11 August 2021.

Once vaccination coverage increases in Finland and around the world this spring and summer, many people will want to start planning future holidays. Before we reach global herd immunity, it’s crucial to remember the principles of safe travel. Read on for a medical expert’s tips for ensuring you have a healthy and safe holiday.

While travel has been heavily restricted since March 2020, sometimes taking a flight is unavoidable. So, what precautions do you need on a trip with children during the coronavirus pandemic?

Whether it’s wearing masks or ensuring effective ventilation, Finnair is committed to flying in the most corona secure way possible. And that’s why our meal service has been adapted to keep both crew and customers safe at all times.

Finland provides the ultimate getaway–from–it–all experience. And whether you’re plotting a city break in Helsinki or a back–to–nature adventure high above the Arctic Circle, a few words of Finnish will go a long way towards turning a good trip into a great one.

The Finnish travel industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 season was supposed to be the busiest ever in Lapland, until Covid-19 struck. According to current estimates, it’s going to take from four to five years before travel in Lapland resumes back to the 2019 figures.

Whether it’s politicians meeting counterparts overseas, businesses ensuring continuity of deals and systems face–to–face, family members connecting with each other or tourists immersing themselves in a different culture, travel remains vitally important. In an increasingly polarized world, travel helps build deeper human connections and greater understanding. But in today’s environment, with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind, travel also comes with responsibility.

How does it feel to fly after a long break brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic? What do the on-board safety measures feel like? We interviewed some of our passengers who flew recently.

As of 25 April, you are no longer required to wear a mask on Finnair flights, unless it is specifically required by the authorities in your destination or origin country. You can, of course, choose to wear a mask as masks are proven to give excellent protection, even if others around you are not using masks.

Have you got concerns about flying due to the COVID–19 pandemic? The good news is that thanks to efficient air ventilation and filtering, airplanes are an unlikely place to catch viruses.

Many people are planning their future travels as restrictions are lifted, but some may still be concerned. Read about the new measures we’re introducing to make sure your flight is safe.

Increased attention on cleanliness and hygiene has put many travellers on alert against germs and bacteria while travelling during the coronavirus epidemic. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is a priority for us.

Like father, like son. Meet two Finnair pilots who take to the skies together on and off duty.

Balancing your daily dose of work, rest, and wellbeing is challenging when your office for the day is a plane. Here are three productivity tips for maximising your time en-route.

Worried about missing your connecting flight? Helsinki Airport has some of the shortest transfer times in Europe! Here are four tips for a hassle-free flight connection at Finnair’s hub.

When it comes to packing light and tight, flight attendants do know best. Cabin crew member Elina Poutanen has a set routine and shares her four tips for fitting it all into a carry-on.

Business Class passengers are in for a treat on Finnair’s long-haul international flights. Here’s a look at the new amenity kit, which is available on Airbus A350 and Airbus A330 aircraft.

Finnair pilot Jussi Ekman addresses the topic of fear.