Finnair To Cancel 70 Flights Due To Strike Action

Finnair has announced it will be forced to axe approximately 70 flights on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, as it prepares for industrial action.

Three trade unions, part of the Finnish Aviation Union and Finnish Transport Workers Union, have announced their intent to conduct industrial action.

The political industrial action will occur between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on March 27. However, it will impact the Finnish flag carrier and its operations on that day and continue to feel the effects in the following days.

Finnair expects 70 flights to be canceled; therefore, approximately 6,500 passengers will be affected by the strike.

Operations will be significantly impacted, specifically at the airline’s Helsinki hub. Affected roles include customer service personnel, baggage handlers, and other necessary ground service positions.

Unfortunately, strike action can considerably impact airlines, from a financial standpoint to customer reactions. While this two-hour strike is minimal, other carriers have seen substantial losses from frequent strike action that has unfolded and affected their business.

Finnair’s Chief Operating Officer calls the effects on its customer base completely unreasonable. Thousands are now forced to change their travel plans with very little notice.

Those customers affected by the cancellations are expected to hear something from Finnair in the coming days with all available options to resolve the cancellation or offloading being done.

Finnair says that they will look to offer new routes to customers; this will be visible in passengers’ Manage Booking services and also on the mobile app where their flight data is stored.

The company also adds that customers can cancel their reservation and apply for a refund if they see fit under the unused ticket option.

For those passengers who are expected not to be affected by the industrial action but are still flying on March 27, Finnair wants them to check in earlier and without more than enough time due to the complicated day of operations ahead.

Furthermore, customers are encouraged to keep essential items such as technology and medicines in their hand baggage, which can be carried on their person if operations are disrupted and baggage transfer is delayed.