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Finnair cancels almost 300 flights in December: what is known

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Finnair cancels almost 300 flights in December: what is known

Finnair has announced large-scale flight cancellations during the December holiday season. Find out more about the reasons for the inconvenience and which destinations are affected

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European airline Finnair has announced that it will cancel more than 300 flights in December due to a pilot strike that coincides with the Christmas season. According to The Sun, the cancellation will affect popular winter destinations, including flights between Helsinki and the UK.


What are the reasons for the flight cancelations?


The strike, organized by the Finnair Pilots Association, is scheduled for December 9 and 13. The main demand of the pilots is a fair contract with the airline. As a result, more than 30 flights to and from the UK, including London, Manchester and Edinburgh, will be canceled.


List of canceled flights:


December 9


AY 1331, AY 1335, AY 1337, AY 1339, AY 1341, AY 1343: Helsinki - London

AY 1332, AY 1336, AY 1338, AY 1344: London - Helsinki

AY 1361, AY 1365: Helsinki - Manchester

AY 1362, AY 1366: Manchester - Helsinki


December 10


AY 1340, AY 1342: London - Helsinki




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December 13


Flights are similar to December 9, as well:

AY 1371: Helsinki - Edinburgh

AY 1372: Edinburgh - Helsinki


14 December


AY 1340, AY 1342: London - Helsinki


Jaakko Schildt, Chief Operating Officer of Finnair, emphasized that the company is doing everything possible to provide passengers with alternative flights. However, due to the scale of the cancellations, some customers may receive new dates that differ significantly from the original ones.


“Our customer service department will be overwhelmed, so we ask customers to be patient,” Schildt said.


How to protect yourself from financial losses?


It is important to have reliable insurance during the period of flight cancelations. Visit Ukraine offers medical insurance with extended worldwide coverage, which includes


• compensation for flight delays;

• reimbursement of accommodation costs while waiting;

• coverage of unforeseen expenses while traveling.


By choosing such an insurance package, you will protect yourself and your loved ones from unnecessary financial worries while traveling.


Apply for insurance in a few clicks and protect your plans for the holiday season!


Just a reminder!
 Earlier, we named 6 cosy locations in Ukraine where you should definitely go for Christmas with your family.


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What should the carrier do in case of flight cancellation?

1. First of all, provide information on what alternative ways to get to your destination exist. 2. Change the date of the trip to another one free of charge, if this option suits you. 3. Refund the cost of the ticket if no other options suit you.

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