Finnair Using Airbus A350 for Hong Kong Flights

Finnair is now using its new Airbus A350 XWB on flights between Helsinki and Hong Kong.

Together with Shanghai, Bangkok, and Beijing, Hong Kong is among the first destinations to experience the Finnair A350 aircraft in long haul operations.

Finnair expects to have 7 aircraft by the end of 2016, and intends to double Asian traffic by 2020.

“This is the biggest investment in Finnair history. Being among the first airlines to order, we expect the investment to enable growth both in our passenger services as well as in cargo traffic. Time has proven that the market believes in this concept since the first A350 arrives in Asia, and the experience is more than satisfactory, in terms of reliability, performance and customer experience,” said Lars Olofsson, Sales Director, Greater China, Finnair. “As one of the most important routes, we are excited to see the strong growth in the Hong Kong market.”

Finnair's Airbus A350 features large panoramic windows, in-flight Wi-Fi, a brand new entertainment system and a tailored signature menu.

“With the Finnair A350, we want to offer the best experience of Nordic hospitality. Our aim has been to consider every little detail, from the personalized service by our cabin crew to the details of the cabin design. We hope the escalating product and service will offer Hong Kong travelers the most pleasant trip to Europe,” said Maarit Keränen, Head of Inflight Service, Finnair. “To better serve the taste buds of Hong Kong passengers, we created the new menu in partnership with Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa of FINDS Restaurant & Bar in Hong Kong. This is the first Asian-based chef cooperation for Finnair. With this cooperation, we want to honor our Nordic roots, and bring the best of Nordic flavours to the customers of our Hong Kong route from Asia to Europe.”

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