Overview

• Finnair temporarily suspended eight A321s after learning the cleaning method for seat covers had not been properly verified for fire safety.
• One of the grounded aircraft returned to service on Sunday with additional jets expected back after replacement seat covers are installed.
• Operational disruption has eased, with a report listing only two Finnair rotations canceled on Monday: AY803 Helsinki–Stockholm and AY1339 Helsinki–London Heathrow.
• To limit cancellations, Finnair has warned of aircraft swaps, possible overbooking, and some services operated by Lithuanian carrier DAT LT under wet lease.
• Reports indicated roughly 70 cancellations affecting close to 9,000 passengers, and the airline has reminded affected travelers of their EC 261/2004 rights.