Articles tagged “finnair”

Finnair is trying to reinvent itself, in part by taking a hard look at 10 to 20 second-tier cities in China, as well as routes in other parts of Asia. What happens, though, when larger competitors get around to taking up some of the same opportunities?

It's a breathtaking lounge and bound to be popular with top-tier customers, possibly tempting enough to get others to fly more, in order to earn the privilege of letting off some steam between flights.

Finnair is the wildcard here. While not as big as BA, it's moves to become the preferred European carrier to Asia -- especially growing business centers in China -- may end up being the key to its long-term success.

The first-quarter loss was a meaningful one for Finnair, which had just posted its first profit in five years; however, regional demand will continue to climb and a Asian network should increase long-term profits.

Finnair’s new CEO has a solid grasp of Asia, where the airline has the greatest opportunity for growth. Finnair turned a profit for the first time in four years due to traffic in Asia and plans to focus on the market moving forward.

The majority of the airlines on this list were founded more recently than the U.S. airlines that were excluded, suggesting newer aircraft could contribute to the higher safety rating.

The unique floral design is refreshing for an airline and the new tableware adds a bright touch to the usually drab interior of aircraft.