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After moving above Sky Team to second in the “Big 3” of airline alliances, the next few years are more likely to be about staying put than targeting the top spot.
Joey Tyson, Skift | 1 year ago
Airline Weekly
Finnair still has a long road to recovery ahead as the pandemic and closure of Russian airspace fundamentally reshape the airline.
1 year ago
Business Travel
A new state-wide program predicts six community projects across rural Nevada will tap into the emerging blended travel market, and that convention delegates will welcome a break from the Strip's bright lights.
Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago
Finland's national carrier is not in the clear yet, but it is changing up strategies to meet a myriad of challenges head on, most significantly the blow from the impact of the Ukraine war.
Anne Kauranen, Reuters | 1 year ago
Airlines are investing billions of dollars in their premium offerings to meet recovering business and strong premium leisure travel demand.
2 years ago
In Skift's top stories this week, IAG is seeking more customers for its Avios currency, U.S. companies are substantially cutting business travel budgets and Hilton is again pushing sustainability to its corporate clients.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at cuts to corporate travel budgets, Finnair’s partnership to expand into Doha, and what Google won’t do to Airbnb.
The first piece of Finnair's new strategic direction is in place, a partnership with Qatar Airways. What could be next from the Nordic airline?
A logical tie-up from these oneworld airlines, and new northern gateways should generate some cash for both parties since the closure of Russian airspace.
Anne Kauranen, Reuters | 2 years ago
Finnair's shift in strategy is a sign the company doesn't see the flights between Europe and Asia that drove its pre-pandemic profitability returning anytime soon.