01-Dec-2009 FINLAND :
As part of the Finnair Group's structural development, as of 1 December 2009 the Group's ground handling company Northport has agreed a transfer of business with the Barona Group in terms of its baggage and apron services at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Around 490 employees currently working in these operations will transfer to the service of Barona under their present terms of employment.
27-Nov-2009 FINLAND :
Pre-order sales expands to nearly all European flights. From January 12, 2010, a fee will be charged for all alcoholic drinks in Economy Class on Finnair's European flights.
16-Nov-2009 FINLAND :
Mika Vehviläinen, COO of Nokia Siemens Networks, has been named as Finnair's new CEO and takes up his new post on January 5, 2010.
28-Oct-2009 FINLAND :
The Secure Flight requirement of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) obliges airlines to collect Secure Flight passenger information from individuals travelling to/from/via the USA from 31 October.
27-Oct-2009 FINLAND :
On 25-Oct-2009, Finnair moved to its winter schedule. The route selection has been expanded through winter flights to Istanbul, and changes have also been made on other individual routes.
14-Oct-2009 FINLAND :
Finnair Catering Oy and four white-collar staff unions have today concluded a fixed-term stabilisation agreement. The agreement mainly covers the 2010 cost-cutting and personnel adjustment targets for Finnair Catering's white-collar staff. The targets are part of a previously announced cost-cutting programme.
02-Oct-2009 FINLAND :
Finnair has entered into a cooperation agreement with F-Secure, the information security company. From the beginning of November, Finnair Plus customers can use their points to enhance their information security at the Finnair Plus Shop website www.finnarplusshop.com. At the Finnair Plus Shop, purchases can be paid for with cash as well as a combination of points and cash.
21-Sep-2009 FINLAND :
Finnair Plc has resolved to issue a EUR 120 million domestic hybrid bond. The coupon rate of the bond is 9.00% per annum. The bond has no maturity but the company may call the bond after four years. The bond was oversubscribed.
