Finnair to cut back on Asian routes to accommodate A350 training
Finnair will suspend or cancel services on two Asian routes as it seeks to accommodate pilot training for its new Airbus A350s. The carrier plans to halt flights between Helsinki and Chongqing, China, from Jan 11 to May 2, 2017 as it ramps up its A350 fleet, which will become the carrier’s main long-haul aircraft. This requires A350 training for Finnair’s existing pool of A330 pilots. Training takes the flight deck crew away from normal duties, which puts a temporary strain on Finnair’s pilot resources. Some flights from Helsinki to Nagoya, Japan, will also be canceled in spring 2017. Finnair was the European launch customer for the A350 and will have 6 in service by the end of 2016. Other measures include a 2-month wet lease on Finnair’s Helsinki-New York JFK route. <br/>
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Finnair to cut back on Asian routes to accommodate A350 training
Finnair will suspend or cancel services on two Asian routes as it seeks to accommodate pilot training for its new Airbus A350s. The carrier plans to halt flights between Helsinki and Chongqing, China, from Jan 11 to May 2, 2017 as it ramps up its A350 fleet, which will become the carrier’s main long-haul aircraft. This requires A350 training for Finnair’s existing pool of A330 pilots. Training takes the flight deck crew away from normal duties, which puts a temporary strain on Finnair’s pilot resources. Some flights from Helsinki to Nagoya, Japan, will also be canceled in spring 2017. Finnair was the European launch customer for the A350 and will have 6 in service by the end of 2016. Other measures include a 2-month wet lease on Finnair’s Helsinki-New York JFK route. <br/>
