US EditionFinnair Cancels 143 Flights Amid Union Action
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Finnair will cancel 143 flights on Tuesday, June 17, the airline said in a press release. The reason is that industrial action has been announced at Helsinki Airport following an ongoing dispute with the airline.
Finnair cancels 143 flights amid union action
Finnair will cancel 143 flights on Tuesday due to industrial action at Helsinki Airport, affecting around 6,500 passengers. The cancellations follow strike plans by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU), which will disrupt airport operations, particularly baggage handling. The airline said more cancellations could follow on Thursday.
According to the airline, it is likely that the labor disputes will also affect air traffic on Thursday.
Finnair cancel 143 flights due to industrial action at Helsinki Airport
The Finnish Aviation Union IAU has announced industrial action at Finnair’s home hub, Helsinki Airport, causing extensive disruptions to traffic on Tuesday, 17 June. The four-hour industrial actions target different work shifts and thus affect many functions essential also to Finnair’s flights throughout the day, such as ground handling operations and catering services. As industrial action will cause significant disruptions to the operation of …
The industrial action of the Aviation Union will cause extensive disruption to Finnair's air traffic next week.
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