Finnair is to expand its long-haul network from its Helsinki hub to destinations in the US and Asia.
The network expansion will see the airline serve its largest schedule of flights to the US and will see flights to Asia at their highest level since 2019.
The Nordic carrier’s relaunched route to Nagoya will see services double, increasing from two to four weekly flights. The airline will also expand its Japan network by providing daily flights to operate to both Tokyo-Haneda and Tokyo-Narita airports by next summer. Additionally, Finnair's Helsinki to Shanghai service is also set to increase from three to four weekly flights.
Along with expansion in Asia - starting summer 2025 - Finnair will offer up to 11 weekly flights to Dallas, marking an 83% increase from the current six weekly flights. The carrier’s popular route to Los Angeles will also see an increase, with flights increasing from three to five per week during the summer period.
Operations to Chicago are also set to expand to a daily service, up from the current five per week. Seattle will also receive two extra flights during peak periods, increasing operations to five weekly flights in 2025.
“Our customers have always valued our seamless connections to Asia, so to be expanding our presence in both China and Japan - including on our newest route to Nagoya - shows the continued trust in Finnair as a leading long-haul carrier," said Anssi Partanen, Finnair market director Europe. “And with the World Expo set to be held in Japan next year, we know these extra flights will prove more popular than ever.”
This expansion comes as Finnair is set to commence an increase in its Heathrow to Helsinki route from four to six times per day from October 27, 2024.