Finnair Expands Light Tickets to Europe and Middle East

From 5 May 2015, Finnair’s Light ticket type, a hand-baggage only fare, will be offered on flights throughout Finnair’s network in Europe and the Middle East, with the exception of Russia.

Light is the lowest-fare option in Finnair’s ticket type offering. All other ticket types continue to include checked baggage.

“Since we introduced Light fares on domestic, Scandinavian and Baltic routes last March, we have seen a positive reaction from customers who tend to travel without checked baggage, particularly from travellers on short trips,” said Tomi Hänninen, Vice President, Revenue Management and Pricing. “We are hopeful that by extending this offering in more markets, Finnair’s range of ticket types offers a suitable option for every type of traveller.”

Finnair Plus Platinum, Gold and Silver members, as well as members of equivalent oneworld loyalty programs in the Emerald or Sapphire tiers, are entitled to one extra piece of checked baggage in addition to that which is provided by their ticket type. Thus, those frequent flyers can check one bag free of charge while flying with Light tickets.

If needed, checked baggage can be purchased in advance or at the airport. The prepayment baggage charge is considerably lower than the airport baggage charge.

Light tickets are not currently offered on long-haul intercontinental flights.