Tag Archives: Finavia

Finavia Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions at All Airports by 2025: New Responsibility Program Details Path to Sustainable Air Travel

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the “Towards sustainable air travel” programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of 2025. “Finavia’s operations at all its airports have been carbon neutral since… Read the full news article

Finavia completes change negotiations at Savonlinna Airport following temporary suspension of state-purchased traffic

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport company Finavia has completed change negotiations with its personnel at Savonlinna Airport. The change negotiations, which began on 13 December, were caused by the temporary suspension of the state’s purchased traffic. The suspension of the state’s purchased traffic on 16 December 2022 ended purchased traffic… Read the full news article

Finavia names Jessica Diktonius as Communications and Marketing Director

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jessica Diktonius has been appointed as Finavia’s Communications and Marketing Director and a member of Finavia’s Executive Group from 1 March 2023. In her role, she will be responsible for Finavia’s communications, public relations and marketing. Jessica Diktonius has extensive experience in different roles in communications and… Read the full news article

Finavia adds three more taxi companies at Kuopio and Tampere-Pirkkala airports for smooth travel experience

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has signed contracts with three taxi companies that will provide transport services at Kuopio and Tampere-Pirkkala airports. The contracts will take effect on 1 February 2023. “We want to provide air passengers with a smooth travel experience and keep the service level as high as possible… Read the full news article

Finavia announces the appointment of Erka Koivunen as Chief Information Security Officer

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Erka Koivunen will start working as Chief Information Security Officer at the airport company Finavia on 9 January 2023. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of Finavia’s information security and data protection strategy as well as the cybersecurity system. Erka Koivunen has extensive and… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes Braathens Regional Airlines’ service to Bromma Stockholm Airport

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Swedish airline BRA, Braathens Regional Airlines, started a connection between Helsinki Airport and Bromma Stockholm Airport on September 12, 2022. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The connection between the two Nordic capitals is the company’s second international route after the pandemic and in line with BRA’s long-term strategy of expansion outside Sweden…. Read the full news article

Finavia to bring six new restaurants to Helsinki Airport through partnership with Select Service Partner Finland

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia is investing in a new food court in Helsinki Airport’s gate area together with the leading restaurant service provider Select Service Partner Finland. The food court, which will be completed in March 2023, will bring six new restaurants to Helsinki Airport. “Our passengers appreciate having a… Read the full news article

Finavia increases number of electric car charging stations at Helsinki Airport parking areas

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has increased the number of charging stations for electric cars in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars available for passengers in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. “There are charging stations in each of our parking halls,… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport celebrates its 70th anniversary

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Tomorrow, 5 July, it will be exactly 70 years since the first passenger aircraft landed at Helsinki Airport. It carried athletes and guests to the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. ​”In 70 years, Helsinki Airport has developed into a major European airport, known for its smooth operations… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes Finnair’s new Helsinki−Seattle route

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The opening of Finnair’s new Helsinki−Seattle route was celebrated at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday, 1 June, in a cheerful atmosphere. Finnair flies to its new destination three times a week. “We are very happy that this connection between Helsinki and Seattle has now been opened. This new… Read the full news article

Balmuir and Marimekko stores opens at Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of Finavia’s extensive development programme, the commercial selection of Helsinki Airport’s gate area will be renewed during the summer and autumn. Among the new stores are the Finnish brands Balmuir and Marimekko. – The brands represented at Helsinki Airport act as business cards for… Read the full news article

Finavia announces the opening of new restaurant world with six different kitchens at Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has been developing the restaurant services on offer in the new expanded terminal at Helsinki Airport. On 9 May, a restaurant world with six different kitchens opened in the new arrivals hall, serving all visitors to the airport. “The kitchens represent flavours from around the world…. Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes Icelandair’s direct route to Reykjavik

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Icelandair reopened the direct route from Helsinki Airport to Reykjavik on April 2, 2022. Passengers departing from Helsinki Airport will once again be able to travel with direct flights to Iceland, opening up a new, diverse range of routes to North America with a single connection via… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes Finnair’s new services to Dallas

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Celebration was in the air at Helsinki Airport when the first flight to Dallas was dispatched on Sunday 27 March. The route to the new destination in North America will be flown four times a week during the summer season. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — “We are glad that this long-awaited connection… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes Ryanair’s services to Spain, Italy and Croatia

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On Sunday 27 March, Ryanair began its summer flights to Alicante, Spain. Other opening routes for the summer season include direct connections to Venice in Italy, Barcelona Girona in Spain and Zadar in Croatia. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair’s summer season begins with opening routes to favourite destinations in southern Europe…. Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport announces opening of Runway Bar

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Timo Nyyssönen, the new bar’s Chief of Restaurant Operations, hopes that Runway Bar will become a meeting point for those passing through Helsinki Airport. Runway Bar opened in the new arrivals hall on 1 December 2021. “Our goal was to develop a bar concept that is built… Read the full news article

Finavia launches ticketless parking in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas

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From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance will be able to drive directly into all of Finavia’s parking… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport’s parking to become ticketless if booked in advance

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From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance will be able to drive directly into all of Finavia’s parking… Read the full news article

Rovaniemi Airport welcomed inaugural Easyjet flight from Milan

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rovaniemi celebrated another great route opening, as the first Easyjet flight from Milan Malpensa arrived at Rovaniemi Airport on 19 December 2021. The new connection is the first scheduled flight connection from Italy to Finnish Lapland. The first flight brought a special delivery to Rovaniemi. The Easyjet… Read the full news article

Finavia completes renovation of the Helsinki Airport air traffic area

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has completed the renovation of the Helsinki Airport air traffic area, which started in the summer of 2021 and cost EUR 7 million. The goal was to ensure smooth taxiing and apron operations of aircraft as well as further improve the management of stormwater. “Our aim… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes the inaugural Eurowings flight between Düsseldorf and Rovaniemi

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The first flight from Düsseldorf was celebrated at Rovaniemi Airport on Sunday 5 December. Eurowings operates the route between Düsseldorf, Germany, and Rovaniemi every Sunday during the winter season 5.12.2021–20.3.2022. “We are very pleased that we can now offer a direct Eurowings connection from Rovaniemi to Düsseldorf… Read the full news article

Finavia to open Helsinki Airport’s renewed Terminal 2 on 1 December

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia will open Helsinki Airport’s renewed Terminal 2 on 1 December. Terminal 2 has stunning departures and arrivals halls and a modern parking hall. The traffic arrangements of Terminal 2 will also be updated at the same time. The services of Terminal 1 will remain unchanged for… Read the full news article

Finavia announces the opening of new Terminal 2 extension at Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The new and shiny extension of Terminal 2 will open on 1 December 2021. In addition to the impressive main entrance and departures hall, the arrivals hall will also be opened. In the hall, the nature diorama Luoto welcomes passengers arriving in Finland. A travel centre linking… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes Air Leap’s direct route between Stockholm Arlanda and Turku

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — From 24 January, Air Leap will start a direct route between Stockholm Arlanda and Turku. Air Leap will operate the route with two daily round trips Monday to Friday and one direct flight from Turku to Stockholm on Saturday with return on Sunday. Air Leap has previously… Read the full news article

Finavia and The Nordic Investment Bank sign loan agreement to support Helsinki Airport expansion program

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia and The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have signed a 15-year loan agreement of EUR 25 million to finance the fourth and final phase of the strategic investment programme, which includes the extension of the Terminal 2 at Helsinki Airport. Helsinki Airport has been undergoing extensive work… Read the full news article

Finavia announces start of construction of Finland’s largest hotel located in the heart of Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — LAK Real Estate will start the construction of the largest hotel in Finland. Construction work will start in October 2021, and the hotel is expected to open right next to terminal 2 in 2024. The complex, operated by Nordic Choice Hotels, will provide a total of more… Read the full news article

Finavia announce the opening of P4 outdoor parking area in Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The new P4 outdoor parking area will serve air passengers near Helsinki Airport’s Terminal 2 from 27 September. The parking area will open to passengers before the start of the autumn holidays and is now taking advance bookings. “The new P4 outdoor parking area will make it… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes AirBaltic direct flights between Turku Airport and Riga

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Passenger traffic at Turku Airport is picking up speed during the autumn. Starting from today, September 2nd, AirBaltic operates direct flights between Turku and Riga. Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — “It is great news that airlines are coming back to the Turku Airport. AirBaltic’s direct route between Riga and Turku is very… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes Norwegian’s increased flights to Helsinki Airport in summer 2022

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Norwegian has announced that it will serve Scandinavia with a total of 115 weekly flights during summer season 2022. Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — “We are happy that Norwegian is planning more flights to Helsinki Airport in summer 2022. Before the corona pandemic, Norwegian was the second large airplane company by passenger… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Terminal 1 will be reopened in two stages: check-in services will open first, to be followed by security control procedures when the EU’s internal border controls are no longer in effect. T1 will now be reopened due to the additional space required by health security processes and… Read the full news article