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Finnair Adds Seven European Routes and Lapland Nonstops, Sets 2029 Targets

The plan reflects a shift away from an Asia‑centric model toward diversified, margin‑focused growth.

Overview

  • Finnair will open seven European routes from Helsinki in summer 2026: Kuressaare, Luxembourg, Stavanger, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Turin and Umeå.
  • Three nonstop winter 2026 services will link Kittilä in Finnish Lapland with Brussels, Paris and Zurich.
  • Management targets a 6–8% EBIT margin by 2029, seeks €100 million in additional profit, and expects loyalty‑related non‑travel revenue to triple by then.
  • Capital spending of €2–2.5 billion through 2029 prioritises narrowbody renewal, with projected fleet growth of 10–20%.
  • Finnair reports Asia now accounts for 36% of revenue versus 49% in 2019, with European growth supported by expanded wet‑lease flying with Jettime.