AeroDue Journal · Around the world
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Disruptions
Finnair has cancelled all of its flights to Tel Aviv until further notice, citing continuing uncertainty about the situation in Israel, according to a travel update on the Finnish airline's website last updated on 16 October 2026. The airline states that it does not fly to Tel Aviv or use Israeli airspace in the current situation.…
Airports
Helsinki Airport now has two Plaza Premium lounges side by side in its non-Schengen area near Gate 40, airport operator Finavia announced on 9 October 2026. The existing Plaza Premium…
Airports
Finavia, the operator of Finland's state airport network, said on 14 October 2026 that its Lapland airports are ready for the winter season, with passenger numbers expected to grow by…
Airlines & routes
Finavia airports will have 31 new routes this winter compared with last winter, the Finnish airport operator said on 8 October 2026. The international winter season runs from 25 October…
Airlines & routes
Emirates inaugurated its daily Dubai–Helsinki route on 2 October. According to the airline, the service provides a year-round direct connection between Finland and the United Arab…
Did you know? · Explainer
At Rovaniemi Airport in Finnish Lapland, the Arctic Circle is built into the terminal. According to Finavia, which operates the airport, the terminal ceiling features a 40-metre-long…
Did you know? · Explainer
The first passenger aircraft to land at Helsinki Airport arrived on 5 July 1952, carrying athletes and guests to the Summer Olympic Games in the Finnish capital. According to Finavia,…
Guides & analysis · Editorial interpretation
Passengers flying from Helsinki Airport should pack liquids in containers of no more than 100 ml. Finavia, which operates the airport, says that since 1 September 2024 EU rules have…