Which is your favourite Finnair destination and why?

1. Santorini on the edge of the caldera, is my favourite because of its wonderful architecture." - Susanna
2. "Madeira – there's a lot to see and do and Funchal is a perfect-sized city." - Aleksi
3. "Paris. It's a short and nice flight, and you arrive in the most beautiful city in the world." - Amanda
4. "The best destination is home! Abroad, it's warm and sunny during the winter, but it's always lovely to return home!" - Krista
5. "Osaka, from where I would continue to Kyoto. During the mid-90s, I was backpacking there, got to see the New Year's ceremonies and completely fell for the place." - Sari
6. "Israel, where I flew with blue and white wings in 1978. A small country, but something to see and experience for the rest of your life." - Helena
7. "Nice: a turquoise sea, beautiful buildings, warm weather, the world's best ice cream and great food and wine." - Sini
8. "Los Angeles, because it opens up opportunities for the dreamiest roadtrips – or you can hike by the Hollywood sign." - Maria

9. "Bangkok, the Asian pearl. Such a lively and beautiful city, and the climate and people are super." - Piia
10. "Kittilä. Finnish Lapland always has something to offer. Beautiful nature, downhill skiing, hiking, fishing…" -Kalle

What is your best tip for a long-haul flight?

11. "Bring woollen socks, a warm jacket, earplugs and a good pillow. Sufficient legroom is always a plus." - Tarja
12. "Put everything you need for your flight inside a small bag and place it in the seat pocket to have everything at hand." - Leila
13. "Drink lots of water slowly in small portions throughout the flight." - Mia
14. "Just take a sit-back-and-relax attitude and let the wings bring you to your destination." - Lotta

15. "Dress in all black, so you can watch movies without reflections." - Veera
16. "A sturdy, clip-on neck pillow, eye mask for sleeping and noise-cancelling headphones." - Petri
17. "The holiday starts when you leave home. On your flight, there is plenty of time for reading, sleeping, enjoying snacks." - Janne
18. "A pair of slippers makes you feel at home on a long-haul flight." - Dave
19. "Bring someone with you! A flight is best when you can enjoy it with a loved one." - Yusuf
20. "Get a window seat for more privacy and better sleep!" - Kaj

Finnair employee tips: Your favourite hidden gem abroad

21. "Nara, close to Osaka." - Ninni
22. "Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zürich!" - Pärisa
23. "Balos Lagoon in Crete, Greece." - Marianne
24. "Lantau Island near Hong Kong. A short boat ride to this monastery, featuring an impressive 34m tall Buddha statue." - Kari

25. "The Atacama Desert in Chile with its starry skies." - Carla
26. "The diverse and innovative food scene in Melbourne, Australia." - Vivi
27. "The Swabian Jura in Southern Germany. Take a train to Stuttgart from Frankfurt, the nearest Finnair destination." - Katrin
28. "Cala d’Or, Mallorca." - Viivi
29. "Seskärö in the Haparanda archipelago." - Mika
30. "Sausalito, a small town near San Francisco. Rent a bicycle, ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, and have a burger for lunch." - Petteri

What is your best tip for travelling with children?

31. "Activity books, raisin boxes and permission to watch their "own TV" for the whole flight." - Petra
32. "We used to get a new travel game and activity book. Time on board would fly." - Sanna
33. "Don't let them sleep just before the flight." - Satu
34. "Bring snacks your kid likes, a change of clothes and lots of entertainment!" - Anneli
35. "My child's highlight of the flight is to get to choose a treat from the trolley." - Milla
36. "Have pieces of painter's tape or post-it notes for a toddler. They entertain themselves." - Pia
37. "A lollipop for takeoffs and landings. Sucking it will ease the pressure in the ears." - Katja
38. "Make them interested in things in the airport and planes." - Kristupas

39. "Feed newborns after takeoff! It equalises their ear pressure and helps with sleep." - Jason
40. "Do not stress, it affects the child. Everything will go smoothly anyway." - Jan

What are the 3 things you won’t travel without?

41. "A brilliant travel companion, interesting destination and good sneakers." - Sirkka
42. "A water bottle, sunscreen and the mood for adventure." - Henna
43. "Sunscreen, flip-flops and my Kånken backpack." - Liisa
44. "A passport, travel insurance and a camera – they have been the same since 1975." - Antti
45. "Woollen socks, a backpack and good shoes." - Jutta
46. "A passport, credit card and curious mindset." - Leena
47. "My son, my camera, my bike." - James
48. "A toothbrush, camera and reading glasses." - Leila
49. "Noise-cancelling headphones, an eye mask and a book!" - Veera
50. "Happiness, a camera and an adventurous mood." - Paula

Tips from Finnairians: What is your best travel hack?

51. "Bring your own water bottle when you travel. After the security checkpoint, you can refill it." - Jennifer
52. "Bring along a power bank. Not all devices can be charged on board." - Nina
53. "Be nice to your fellow travellers and cabin crew, and they'll be nice to you, too." - Mikael

54. "If you cannot close the blackout curtains of your hotel room properly, use a trouser hanger with two clips to close it." - Kati
55. "Download your destination's map on your phone so you can navigate without internet connection." - Vivi
56. "I love going on food walking tours in new destinations." - Heidi
57. "Take your holiday off-season – it's less crowded at the destination and on the flight." - Ada
58. "Always bring a change of clothes in your carry-on, just in case!" - Anna
59. "Invest in a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones." - Joonas
60. "Change to solid shampoo and conditioner bars when travelling. They are easier in a carry-on." - Emma

What is the most delicious meal you've enjoyed abroad?

61. "Grilled seafood skewers in a market hall in Cordoba, Spain, with a glass of white wine." - Tuula
62. “Octopus-flavoured takoyaki in Osaka by the canal. A memorable snack!” - Hans

63. "Fish & chips at Fat Mermaid in Nice." - Sini
64. "Hot pan in Thailand. Incredible scents and flavours combined in a gorgeous-looking meal." - Miia
65. "A hot dog bought on the streets of New York." - Erkki
66. "Longhorn beef burger served on a metal plate in Meers Store and Restaurant, Oklahoma." - Eila
67. "Satay from a street bar in Singapore, near Lau Pa Sat market." - Niels
68. "A steaming bowl of ramen in Fukuoka." - Päivi
69. "Sweet and sour pork from 99 Buona Visa Kitchen in Singapore." - Lovisa
70. "Finnish salmon soup at Seahorse in Helsinki." -Tsang

What is your best tip for travelling light?

71. "Only pack clothes that go together, similar colours and styles." - Anneli
72. "Don't pack brand new shoes when you're going to bring your comfortable old ones just in case anyway." - Dimitri
73. "Bring clothes only for some 3–4 days and wash them during travel." - Onc
74. "Plan outfits in advance and around one or two pieces that can be altered with accessories." - Venla
75. "Buy a smaller suitcase, and plan versatile clothing that is easy to mix and match." - Eerika

76. "Don't leave your packing for the night before. You usually take things you won't need and forget the things you do need." - Dimitri
77. "Share things like sunscreen, shampoo, lotion, straightener with your companion." - Kristiina
78. "Pack all of your cosmetics into small travel-sized packages and just the amount you'll need." - Johanna
79. "Prepare realistically, not for everything. If you need something warm during a beach holiday, you'll find it at the store. " - Dimitri
80. "Choose light fabrics, like silk or viscose, for your shirts and dresses." - Päivi

How do you imagine the future of aviation to look like?

81. "Flying should be a fun experience. Maybe even an in-flight sauna." - Adeel
82. "An aircraft that uses electricity instead of kerosene." - Gavin
83. "More sustainable and more of an eye for comfort." - Nicole
84. "Air traffic control communications linked to in-flight entertainment for aviation geeks." - Calvin
85. "The Airbus A380 in the Finnair livery." - Harsh
86. "Automated seats, guiding lights, and new designs in the cabin." - Kun
87. "Cosy and above all sustainable." - Katja
88. "CO2 neutral and a glass bottom in aircraft." - Tom
89. "Hydrogen is the future." - Jan-Erik
90. "Hopefully, we'll have smooth railway connections directly to airports in Finland too." - Sanna

Your most memorable once-in-a-lifetime travel experience?

91. "Our honeymoon in the Bahamas. Flights in Business Class. Seeing the turquoise ocean and white sand." - Laura
92. "Swimming with turtles, rays and colourful fish in Seychelles." - Sonja

93. "The East Coast of Australia with a campervan. I even skydived!" - Iisa
94. "I was brought to tears on Dalsnibba in Norway looking over Geiranger Fjord." - Kati
95. "Trekking to Everest Base Camp with my dad when he turned 60." - Yussaf
96. "Our trip to Iceland. We headed to the Blue Lagoon straight from the airport to relax and swim." - Outi
97. "A rainbow over a volcano in Easter Island – pure magic!" - Sue
98. "In Crete, the waiter invited us to his home where his grandmother cooked us fresh lobster." - Eeva
99. "My recent trip to Finland to meet my in-laws and seeing snow for the first time in my life." - Russel
100. "A challenging work assignment ended in December 1996. I'll never forget the Christmas meal in Business Class. With Finnair, I felt like I was already back at home." - Peter

Thank you for participating and celebrating with us this year – we hope to see you on our flights during the next 100 years as well!

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