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Finnair announced that Palta and the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (IAU) have reached a negotiation result, leading to the cancellation of all previously announced strikes and the resumption of normal flight operations. The announcement was made on X.
According to Finnair’s official press release, the agreement between Palta, representing service sector employers, and the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) concludes a period of uncertainty related to threatened labor action in July. The settlement ends the risk of work stoppages that had been scheduled to disrupt airport operations and air travel for thousands of passengers across Finland. Finnair highlighted that the result was achieved through constructive negotiation and thanked its customers for their understanding and patience throughout the dispute.
The strikes were originally planned for July 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25, involving key ground operations staff critical to Finnair’s daily schedule. During summer peak, Finnair operates more than 350 flights per day, and any industrial action could have caused widespread cancellations and travel disruptions for tens of thousands of customers. With the agreement reached, Finnair confirmed that its flight schedule has returned to normal and that all services will continue as planned for the remainder of the season.
