Finnair's Miami Flights to continue in Winter 2004-2005

Finnair will once again provide services to Miami during the winter of 2004-2005.

Finnair said that the service that began for the 2003-2004 winter season in October 2003 has proved so popular that the decision was made to continue the route next winter. Finnair will operate the route from Helsinki using MD-11 aircraft from December 12, 2004 until March 31, 2005. The Florida region has many interesting attractions for visitors, and the exchange rate for the euro is very favourable against the US dollar.

"Our Miami route has received a very positive response during the current season from our customers in Finland, the rest of Scandinavia, and in the USA. The arrival of a sixth MD-11 aircraft in our fleet will add the needed capacity, making it possible to meet customer demand and continue with the Miami service next winter, too," says Mikko Perho, Senior Vice President, Finnair Marketing Division. Flights continue through the current winter season until March 28.

Miami is one of the best winter holiday destinations in the USA. There is something for everyone and the weather is generally excellent. Some of the best theme parks in the USA, including Disney World and SeaWorld, are within driving distance, and fabulous sandy beaches are close to Miami.

Florida is also the favourite family destination in the US. A Caribbean atmosphere awaits just a few hours away at Florida Keys, while many top class golf courses are also located in the State.

From Miami it's easy to continue to the Caribbean islands. There are onward, non-stop connecting flights to almost all the major islands from Miami, many of them provided by Finnair's oneworld alliance partner American Airlines. Miami is also the major US hub for traffic to South and Central America.

Before re-launching the route in winter 2003-2004, Finnair previously operated to Miami from 1992 to 1998 and to Fort Lauderdale, also in Florida, from 1998 to 2000.