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Industrial action continues to disrupt Helsinki Airport, Finnair

Mohammad Niayesh
Last updated: 31 May 2025 22:38
By Mohammad Niayesh
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Finnair, flag carrying arline of Finland, is still grappling with significant operational challenges due to industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport. The latest waves of strikes, stemming from an unresolved wage dispute with the employers’ association Palta, has led to the cancellation of approximately 110 flights on May 30 2025, impacting around 8,000 passengers. Further flight cancellations are anticipated, with 50 flights already canceled for June 2 and additional disruptions expected on June 4. These work stoppages, lasting four hours each, target critical operations such as ground handling and aircraft maintenance, contributing to widespread and ongoing travel disruptions.

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Industrial actionEntitlements and compensation for passengersLooking forward
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Industrial action

The industrial action has created a ripple effect across Finnair’s network, including routes to UK airports like Edinburgh, Manchester, and London Heathrow. On May 30, the airline proactively offered passengers the chance to reschedule flights or request refunds for unused tickets. Finnair’s Chief Operating Officer, Jaakko Schildt, expreessed regret, stating:

“We are deeply sorry that our customers’ important travel plans are disrupted. We are working to provide alternative routing as quickly as possible.”

Affected passengers are being contacted via email or SMS with rebooking options and advised to check in early, update contact details, and carry essentials in hand luggage due to potential baggage handling delays.

Finnair flights cancelled
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Entitlements and compensation for passengers

Under European regulation EC 261/2004, passengers impacted by flight cancellations are entitled to Duty of Care, including meals and accomodations for significant delays. If the strikes involve Finnair’s employees, passengers may claim compensation of €250-€600, depending on flight distance. Hhowever, disruptions caused by third-party staff like ground handlers are considered ‘extraordinary circumstances’, exempting airlines from compensation but not from providing refunds or alternative routing.

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Looking forward

The wage dispute fueling these strikes remains unresolved, with the IAU rejecting recent proposals and citing stagnant wage growth compared to other industries. Further work stoppages are planned for June 11, potentially meaning further travel disruptions. Finnair urges passengers to monitor updates via its website or mobile app and to retain receipts for expenses incurred.

Do let us know if you’ve experienced any disruptions from these strikes.

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