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Finnair has announced the cancellation of approximately 100 flights on May 5, 2025, due to industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union at Helsinki Airport.
According to Finnair’s official travel updates page, the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has declared a work stoppage at Helsinki Airport, affecting Finnair's ability to operate flights. The strike impacts several critical services, including customer service, baggage handling, aircraft maintenance, cargo logistics, and catering. Consequently, Finnair is canceling around 100 flights and advises customers to monitor their bookings online or via the Finnair app for updates and rebooking options.
As reported by Yle News, the strike by the Finnish Aviation Union is expected to affect approximately 7,500 passengers and involve about 600 ground service workers. Key services impacted include baggage loading, catering delivery, and maintenance work. This may result in flights departing without food service or with limited baggage. Finnair states it aims to operate some long-haul flights with adjusted services; however, short-haul flights will face significant disruption.
