Government to Fully Fund Regional Flights Despite Losses

Government to fully fund regional flights despite losses

The Finnish government will continue to finance regional flights between Helsinki and five provincial airports in full, Transport Minister Lulu Ranne (Finns) announced on Monday. The decision reverses the government’s earlier position. Last month, Ranne said local municipalities would be expected to help fund the unprofitable routes. Now, the state will pay the entire cost of operations.

Previously, the state wanted municipalities to pay for part of the flights.