Finnair plans to invest approximately €80 million (US$87.76 million) into a new cargo terminal at Helsinki Airport, near the airline’s technical operations area. Construction of the 377,000-square-foot facility is to begin immediately, with opening anticipated for spring 2017. To accommodate Finnair’s acquisition of the new A350XWB aircraft, the new terminal has been planned to handle approximately 50 per cent more capacity, which the new aircraft is expected to provide … [Read more...] about Finnair to build new cargo terminal
Juha Järvinen
Finnair joins IAG Cargo’s partner programme
Finnair Cargo has become the latest carrier to join IAG Cargo’s innovative Partner Plus programme, through which members agree to interline on each other’s metal on a commercially booked basis. Through this partnership, both IAG Cargo and Finnair are able to deliver enhanced network connectivity to their customers, who will also benefit through confirmed bookings and a higher on-load priority. Steve Gunning, CEO of IAG Cargo, commented: “Our Partner Plus programme is much … [Read more...] about Finnair joins IAG Cargo’s partner programme
Finnair joins IAG Cargo's partner programme
Finnair Cargo has become the latest carrier to join IAG Cargo’s innovative Partner Plus programme, through which members agree to interline on each other’s metal on a commercially booked basis. Through this partnership, both IAG Cargo and Finnair are able to deliver enhanced network connectivity to their customers, who will also benefit through confirmed bookings and a higher on-load priority. Steve Gunning, CEO of IAG Cargo, commented: “Our Partner Plus programme is much … [Read more...] about Finnair joins IAG Cargo's partner programme
Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
Antti Kuusenmäki will head Finnair Cargo, reporting to Juha Järvinen, Finnair SVP commercial, and managing director of Finnair Cargo. Finnair Cargo Oy is part of Finnair’s new Commercial Division including Finnair’s Commercial department as well as Finnair Travel Retail, Amadeus Finland, Suntours and SMT. As the head of cargo, Antti also joins the leadership team of Finnair’s Commercial Division. "Antti Kuusenmäki has extensive airline experience in both … [Read more...] about Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair