Flyers can look forward to yet another distinctive Finnair travel experience as the airline today unveiled its improved Business Class and Premium Economy offering onboard. The new travel class will cover all Finnair Airbus A350 and A330 long-haul aircraft and will come with unique new Business Class, Premium Economy, and refreshed Economy Class.
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New features: Business Class
An exclusive space that you can make your own
· Spacious new Collins Aerospace AirLounge™ seat, takes inspiration from lounge furniture
· Seat ambiance designed to allow customers to make their own ‘nest’
· Personally-customed and in-seat lighting designed in partnership with Jetlite takes inspiration from Nordic nature, complete with the northern lights as the cabin is dimmed for sleep
· The Inflight Entertainment System to come with a new more user-friendly, customized interface and a wider 18-inch screen, making time onboard fly
· Ample stowage features within seat -for personal and electronic items, pillows and blankets
· USB A, USB C, PC power charging connectivity and wireless mobile charging options available along with internet connectivity for long-haul flights
Design collaborations, new meal concept in Nordic Style
· TheIittalaKuulas dining collection is designed by Harri Koskinen and inspired by the contemporary home environment - Lighter to support aircraft weight and CO2 reduction targets
· Renewed meal and beverage offerings, including an up to six-course meal in modern bistro-style and another lighter meal
· The Finnish fashion house, Marimekko has created unique pillows and a duvet for the Business Class, with Maija Isola’s iconic designs in soothing dark colors
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New features: Premium Economy
More space, more comfort
· 50% more space than Economy Class
· Optimized for enhanced comfort and ergonomics, featuring memory foam cushions, a deep 8” recline, waterfall leg rest and 6-way headrest
· Dedicated stowage for laptops and small personal items
· Large and sturdy single leaf meal tray for work and dining, as well as individual reading lights
· Features a redesigned in-flight entertainment system with 13” wide screens to make time onboard fly with blockbuster movies and top TV shows
· The Finnish fashion house, Marimekko has created unique pillows and woven blankets
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The new cabin classes, which will offer more legroom, luxurious seats and other services will make its debut this springfor Finnair customers travelling between New Delhi to Helsinki and onwards from 27th of March 2023.
The launch of the new Premium Economy cabin comes as a part of Finnair’s significant €200million investment in all long-haul aircraft to enhance the customer experience. Long-haul flights are key to Finnair’s strategy. The cabin renewal on the New Delhi route is in line with the airline’s rollout plan across Asian markets and will add to its already class-defining features and services.
Commenting on the upgrade, Mr. SakariRomu - General Manager, Finnair said, “Finnair is a brand built on Nordic roots and we take pride in being attuned to modern day travelers for whom comfort, and customized travel options are a key. We wanted to rethink business class and premium economy, allowing fliers more flexibility and comfort. Our investment to enhance the long-haul customer experience demonstrates the continuing commitment of the airline to deliver a premium experience to our customers in India.”
This year marks the 100th year of the carrier. Having started operations in 1923, the company has grown from a small airline to a strong and respected member of the international airline industry. The cabin upgrade is the airline’s attempt to offer premium offerings and enableconnections between India to over ten key destinations in Finland via-transfer based Helsinki hub.