Finnair, a network airline specializing in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe, is the only airline with year-round direct flights to Lapland.
Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto as CEO, effective by July 11, 2024, at the latest. Kuusisto, currently serving as CEO of Posti Group Corporation, brings a wealth of experience, having held senior leadership positions in Posti Group Corporation and Lindorff Group. Finnair is the sixth oldest airline in continuous operation and is consistently listed as one of the safest in the world. The company’s slogans are Designed for you and The Nordic Way.
”I am happy to welcome Turkka Kuusisto to take the helm of Finnair and drive the next phases of Finnair’s strategy. Finnair has restored its profitability after the historic double crisis, and the company is well positioned to continue to build a sustainable future, offering excellent connections via its Helsinki hub to both Finns and to customers traveling between Europe and Asia, the Middle East, and Americas. Turkka brings to Finnair his strong understanding of complex industries and his proven people leadership and strategy skills, which will benefit Finnair as Finnair now moves to the next phase in its strategy”, said Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae, Chair of the Board of Directors, Finnair.
Finnair, a network airline specializing in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe, is the only airline with year-round direct flights to Lapland. Sustainability is a core focus for Finnair, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by the end of 2045. As a member of the oneworld alliance, Finnair’s shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
”Finnair embodies to me Finnish spirit and global connections, and it has a long and unique heritage as a 100-year old airline. I am excited and humble to take on the role of CEO in this iconic company. Working side by side with all Finnair colleagues and carefully listening to our customers, I trust our joint journey will be a successful one”, said Turkka Kuusisto, CEO, Posti Group Corporation.
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Finnair is the flag carrier and largest full-service legacy airline of Finland, with headquarters in Vantaa on the grounds of Helsinki Airport, its hub. Finnair and its subsidiaries dominate both domestic and international air travel in Finland. Finnair and its subsidiaries dominate both domestic and international air travel in Finland. Its major shareholder is the government of Finland, which owns 55.9% of its shares. Finnair is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance.
Question- Who has been appointed as the CEO of Finnair?
Answer- Turkka Kuusisto.
Question- Which airline is the only one with year-round direct flights to Lapland?
Answer- Finnair.
Question- Where is Finnair’s headquarters located?
Answer- Vantaa, on the grounds of Helsinki Airport.
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