Finnair fliers face disruption as workers strike
Flag carrier Finnair is warning passengers of disruption this week.
Several unions announced industrial action will take place on 27 March, between 2p.m. and 4p.m.
The industrial action, which the airline says is a political protest, will impact Helsinki Airport’s operation.
It will likely affect customer service operations, baggage handling, and other ground services, as well as some flights.
Finnair will cancel approximately 70 flights, it says.
These cancellations will affect about 6,500 Finnair passengers but says it will offer an alternative flight for customers.
“The effects of this industrial actions on our customers are unreasonable. Customers will have to change their travel plans when flights must be cancelled. We will do our very best to offer a suitable new routing,” says Jaakko Schildt, Chief Operating Officer.
Customers will be contacted with new routing options, which will be detailed in Finnair’s Manage booking service and mobile app.
Alternatively, customers can cancel their reservation and apply for a refund.
Customers travelling on 27 March are encouraged to check-in as early as possible, as baggage handling service will likely be impacted.
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