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Finnair, Finland's national airline, has been the official carrier of Santa Claus since its inaugural flight over the North Pole in 1983. The journey from Helsinki to Tokyo marked the beginning of a long-standing partnership that continues to this day.
Santa Claus is said to reside above the Arctic Circle in Finland's Lapland, near Korvatunturi Fell. This location is part of the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, home to the Sámi-speaking Indigenous peoples of Northern Europe.
At the core of Finnair's collaboration with Santa Claus is its involvement with the Santa Claus Foundation. This charitable organization aims to enhance children's well-being worldwide and promote Finland as Santa's homeland. This year, Finnair will fly Santa Claus to various destinations across Asia for visits to local schools and hospitals.
