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Finnair has announced the cancellation of around 110 flights on May 30 due to ongoing strikes by Finland’s aviation union. The disruption is expected to impact approximately 8,000 passengers flying from or to Helsinki. Finnair has been in contract negotiations with its employees' union and warns that further disruptions could occur in early June if no agreement is reached.
The airline plans to provide alternative travel solutions for affected passengers, which can be accessed via its website or mobile applications. Jaakko Schildt, Finnair's Chief Operating Officer, stated: "We are deeply sorry that our customers' important travel plans are once again disrupted. We are doing everything we can to provide our customers with alternative routing as quickly as possible."
The strikes by the Finnish Aviation Union (Ilmailualan Unioni, IAU) will target different work shifts and affect essential operations at Helsinki Airport, such as ground handling and maintenance. Passengers traveling on May 30 are advised to check in advance, arrive on time, and carry essential items in their hand luggage.
