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Pegasus Adds Izmir – Scandinavia Routes in NS27

Published at 0500PDT / 1200GMT 23SEP26 Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines at the launch of Northern summer 2027 season plans to launch a pair of routes between Izmir and Scandinavia, including Helsinki and Stockholm. Planned operation as follows. Izmir – Helsinki eff 03APR27 1 weekly A320 (2 weekly from 02JUN27) PC5323 ADB0600 – 0930HEL 320 6 PC5323 ADB1150 – 1520HEL 320 3 PC5324 HEL1020 – 1350ADB 320 6 PC5324 HEL1605 – 1935ADB 320 3 Izmir – Stockholm Arlanda eff 28MAR27 1 weekly A320 PC5325 ADB1440 – 1740ARN 320 7 PC5326 ARN1825 – 2305ADB 320 7

AAeroRoutes•AeroRoutes - Jim Liu3h ago

Finnish Film Affair: Survival, Horror, Dystopian Pics Unpacked by Nordic Genre Lab Participants: ‘The Base of Nordic Talent Is Deep’

Home to some of the Nordics’ hottest genre talents making waves at top international festivals – Hanna Bergholm and Ilja Rautsi whose respective “Nightborn” and “Red Snow” were snagged by Shudder – Helsinki will no doubt vibrate this week to the beat of some of the most jaw-dropping and entertaining genre projects taking part in […]

VarietyVariety•Leo Barraclough9h ago
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British Airways Expands Finnair Codeshare From mid-Sep 2026

Published at 1000PDT / 1700GMT 22SEP26 British Airways earlier this month expanded codeshare partnership with Finnair, covering the latter’s additional European routes. Following codeshare routes went into effect since mid-September 2026. British Airways operated by Finnair Helsinki – Bergen Helsinki – Rovaniemi – Tromsø Helsinki – Stavanger Helsinki – Tromsø Helsinki – Turku

AAeroRoutes•AeroRoutes - Jim Liu22h ago
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‘Tango Metal’ Kickstarts Partnership Between Finland’s Helsinki-filmi and Iceland’s Glassriver (EXCLUSIVE)

In a move mirroring European indie producers’ look out for strong partners in an unstable market, Helsinki-filmi (“Tom of Finland,“ “The Summer Book,” “Codename: Annika”), one of the biggest content creators in Finland, and Glassriver (“As Long as I Live,” Black Sands”), one of the leading players in Iceland, have come together to co-produce a […]

VarietyVariety•Leo Barraclough22 Sept
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Sunclass Oct 2026 Helsinki – Europe A330neo Operations

Published at 2000PDT 19SEP26 / 0300GMT 20SEP26 Sunclass Airlines in October 2026 schedules Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on selected European routes to/from Helsinki on one-time basis. Planned operation as follows. Helsinki – Palma de Mallorca DK1362 HEL2005 – 2310PMI 339 09OCT26 DK1363 PMI2150 – 0250+1HEL 339 16OCT26 Helsinki – Tenerife South DK1372 HEL0730 – 1200TFS 339 11OCT26 DK1373 TFS1330 – 2145HEL 339 18OCT26

AAeroRoutes•AeroRoutes - Jim Liu20 Sept

Emiraes wraps up ATM 2026 with more than 30 partnerships

Emirates closed Arabian Travel Market 2026 having signed more than 30 agreements at the industry event, spanning tourism boards across 16 countries, and organisations at the centre of new customer segments and communities. Premium Economy is a standout draw The highlight of the airline's stand was its first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, shown publicly for the first time at ATM 2026. Thousands of visitors were able to sit in the seats and explore the latest functions and comfort in Premium Economy. It drew steady traffic throughout the show, with visitors also experiencing the A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, the Boeing 777 Game Changer First Class Suite, and A350 Business and Economy Class seats, which included the U-Dream headrest. Growing visitor flows through partnerships Emirates signed or renewed agreements with tourism authorities across Africa, Europe, Asia and the UAE, working to convert awareness in source markets into visitor arrivals and supporting travel ecosystems. In Africa, the airline signed new agreements with Kenya Tourism Board and Mozambique's ANDITUR. In Europe, Emirates signed with Visit Finland ahead of the 1 October Helsinki launch, Fjord Norway, Bologna Welcome and Parma Welcome, while Emirates Holidays partnered with the Spain Tourism Office. In West and Southeast Asia, agreements were reached with Tourism Malaysia, the Japan National Tourism Organization, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation, Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism and Culture, and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, and renewed its partnership with the Madagascar's Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. Closer to home, the airline renewed with Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority and signed with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. Tapping into new customer segments Several new agreements are creating inroads for the airline to tap into new travel segments beyond traditional leisure and corporate business. In education, the airline partnered with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority to support Dubai's ambition as a global study destination, and with ICEF, becoming a preferred global airline partner for education travel. In medical and wellness travel, an agreement with the Medical Tourism Association positions Emirates as the preferred airline for longevity and wellness travel alongside traditional medical travel. In sports, a partnership with Cutting Edge will build travel packages for fans attending major fixtures across cricket, football, motorsport, golf, tennis and more. The airline also moved deeper into marine crew travel through agreements with Cisalpina Tours International and MSC Cruises, covering seafarer rotations, dedicated crew fares and enhanced baggage allowances. Further agreements with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, the Finnish and Vietnamese Business Councils, Huawei, Dubai Duty Free, Alibaba Fliggy, DERTOUR Group, Emirates Islamic and Al Etihad Payments to bring Jaywan to Emirates bookings, extended the airline's reach across distinct communities and channels. Emirates and Kuwait Airways also signed to expand their interline partnership into a reciprocal codeshare. Recognitions and accolades During ATM, Emirates was recognised for product and service excellence, winning several global and local accolades. At the 2026 World Travel Awards Middle East, Emirates received four honours: Middle East’s Leading Airline – First Class 2026; Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand 2026; Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class 2026; and Middle East’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2026. The airline was also named Best Long-Haul Airline at the inaugural Independent Travel Awards 2026 and received the Al Rehla Golden Travel Award in the UAE. These recognitions underscore Emirates’ continued focus on product innovation, customer experience and connectivity, as the airline continues to work to further elevate its onboard and onground experiences. Emirates has experienced a strong recovery in demand following earlier disruption and is now operating at approximately 93% of its pre-disruption capacity. Against this backdrop, discussions at the event also reflected the broader outlook for Dubai’s tourism and aviation ecosystem.

MBMobile Business•Emirates24717 Sept

Going for gold: an early autumn road trip across Finland’s sparkling lake district

On a self-drive break in search of Lake Saimaa’s autumn colours, we encountered blue skies, cosy lakeside cabins and saunas, great food – and lots of stubbornly green trees I wasn’t sure what to expect from an autumn trip to Finland, my first ever to the country, but spending an afternoon sprawled on a deck chair beneath blazing blue skies certainly wasn’t part of it. After a morning walking beneath the leafy canopy at the Mustila Arboretum – the oldest, most extensive botanical garden in the country – and a lunchtime wine-tasting (more of which later), my friend Sara and I pitched up at the Sahanlahti resort, deep in the Finnish Lakeland , only to find sun-drenched scenery that felt far more Mediterranean than Nordic. Sahanlahti was the second stop on a mid-September road trip from Helsinki to the shores of Lake Saimaa; a journey in search of ruska , the spectacular autumn colours that blaze for a few short weeks before the long Finnish winter sets in. However, on our opening drive east from the airport to the Radalla resort, set on Lake Urajärvi, most of the thousands of trees we drove past were resolutely green, with just the very tips of the leaves tinged with auburn, like a foliage balayage . Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Annabelle Thorpe7 Sept

Going for gold: an early autumn road trip across Finland’s sparkling lake district

On a self-drive break in search of Lake Saimaa’s autumn colours, we encountered blue skies, cosy lakeside cabins and saunas, great food – and lots of stubbornly green trees I wasn’t sure what to expect from an autumn trip to Finland, my first ever to the country, but spending an afternoon sprawled on a deck chair beneath blazing blue skies certainly wasn’t part of it. After a morning walking beneath the leafy canopy at the Mustila Arboretum – the oldest, most extensive botanical garden in the country – and a lunchtime wine-tasting (more of which later), my friend Sara and I pitched up at the Sahanlahti resort, deep in the Finnish Lakeland , only to find sun-drenched scenery that felt far more Mediterranean than Nordic. Sahanlahti was the second stop on a mid-September road trip from Helsinki to the shores of Lake Saimaa; a journey in search of ruska , the spectacular autumn colours that blaze for a few short weeks before the long Finnish winter sets in. However, on our opening drive east from the airport to the Radalla resort, set on Lake Urajärvi, most of the thousands of trees we drove past were resolutely green, with just the very tips of the leaves tinged with auburn, like a foliage balayage . Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Annabelle Thorpe7 Sept

Finnair launches September sale to the ‘World’s Happiest Country’ and beyond

Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, has launched its new September sale, offering customers in the UK and Ireland reduced fares across its European and Asian network. Those looking for a traditional Finnish experience in the ‘World’s Happiest Country’ this winter can enjoy one-way fares to the Finnish capital, Helsinki, from as little as £89 from London, £94 from Edinburgh, £99 from Manchester, or €79 from Dublin.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News2 Sept

Finnair invites travellers to experience the happiest country’s jam-packed summer season

Whether it be Swamp Soccer championships, Terassimölkky’s Mölkky World Championships, or world-class music festivals under the midnight sun, Finnair, Finland’s national carrier, is inviting passengers to discover Finland’s vibrant summer season. With up to 48 direct flights from the UK to Helsinki each week, it’s never been easier to experience Finland at its most joyful, and for travellers to dive head first into Finnish culture.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News29 Jul
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Luxair launches Helsinki–Luxembourg route with first scheduled Embraer E195-E2 service at Helsinki Airport

Luxair has inaugurated direct flights between Helsinki and Luxembourg, introducing a new twice-weekly connection that further expands Helsinki Airport’s European route network. The first flight departed on 2 July, with the new service operating every Monday and Thursday. The route is flown using the Embraer E195-E2, making it the first regular scheduled operation of the […]

Aviation24.beAviation24.be•André Orban3 Jul