Finnair is the flag carrier of Finland and the largest airline in the Scandinavian nation. Founded in 1923 as Aero, the airline began using the name Finnair in its marketing in 1953, but the name change did not take place until 1968. When it first launched, the airline concentrated its network in domestic operations and slowly expanded to international service.
In 1956, Aero became the first Western airline to operate flights to Moscow after the war. The first long-haul flight was launched in 1969 to New York City, marking the airline’s entry into the United States market. Today, Finnair has a modern fleet that includes the Airbus A350 and its famous non-reclining business class seats.
As a member of the Oneworld alliance , passengers have access to extensive connectivity worldwide through Finnair and its partners. Using Helsinki, Finnair has become an important player in the market between Europe and Asia. According to data from Cirium , an aviation analytics firm, Finnair has four routes to the US in September.
All depart from Helsinki Airport and fly to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) serving New York City, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas/Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW). All of the airports on this list are hubs for Finnair’s American one world partner, American Airlines, allowing greater connectivity for its passengers.
Origin Destination Distance Helsinki Los Angeles 5,614 m.